To start a thread for grumpy old ladies who think things aren't what they used to be

[susanstryingterm]

I'm probably a bit older than the average age on here, and totally emphasised with someone who said, in slightly despairing tones on a thread yesterday 'I sometimes think nobody knows how to behave anymore'.

So:

I think children should stand up for older (60+) people on public transport.
I think weddings should be a 'cut your cloth to suit your measure' exercise.
I think children should be called in by 9pm at latest during the Summer, so that neighbours can get some consideration.

I saw the thread title and was just coming on for a light-hearted grumble about the LOUD MUSIC in bars these days - and the fact that they now all are bars, no proper pubs

But then saw some of the posts. Thread's taken a slightly different turn hasn't it.

Fair enough loafline. But the clue was in the title. If you don't want to join in there's no pressure. But why come on ruining it for everyone else?

Yes, it has taken a different turn.

All those light hearted posts about extravagent weddings, loud music an facebook have somehow been twisted into a PC debate by the younger brigade.

What they need is a good disco and some cola flavoured lip gloss to cheer them up.

I do miss the delusional old days.

Yeah, you Debbie Downer Loaf (that's a current saying isn't it)

No wisdom with age then we're just husks.... menopause saw to that! I still look in my knickers now and again thinking they may be a bit, err, needing a liner... nope

I miss the days when people had a sense of humour and could laugh and reminisce together without being accused of racism, child hating, homophobic and disablist tendencies.

I was born with a plastic spoon in myyyyy mouth.

Absolutely Ballet, taking a picture of your child in a setting playing with others is the worst thing you could ever do! how damn sad is that. Im scared of even saying someone has blonde hair anymore in case they thought they had barely brown. Im scared of even going there in the ever changing vocab where special needs is concerned.

Ridiculous.

Oh I can certainly ponder how we have become over invested in our kids but I am genuinely happy that people are now more able to live in the lifestyle they choose without being attacked verbally or physically by bigots - if that restricts your pathetic sense of humour, good!

Seriously loafline. Where did anyone say they couldn't. We're talking about the small everyday things that bother us and that we don't think are positive progress and having a light hearted discussiona about it because if we didn't laugh we'd cry.

You need to accept that sometimes people need to laugh and take a light hearted approach to things. I've had a very worrying day and this thread brightened it up.

But you've killed it stone dead now. It's all very well being PC, but refusing to let people be light hearted and have fun is actually quite damaging. I hope you never get a job in an old folks' home. They'd all be reaching for the sleeping pills by the time you'd done your work.

I miss the days when people had a sense of humour and could laugh and reminisce together without being accused of racism, child hating, homophobic and disablist tendencies.

Im scared of even going there in the ever changing vocab where special needs is concerned.

Is that a joke?

Im so glad I have found a place for a quick vent.

SELFIES.
Teenage girls on Facebook with a pouty pouty big kiss face. Sometimes with a friend trying to outpout each other.
Awful
Provocative and frankly, tarty...
Glad thats off my chest

I think you've made two separate posts look like one there bialy. Any particular reason?

Yes I know they were two posts (by different posters). I should have said "were those a joke" then.

No reason for the conflation there, except that they were seemingly in the same vein. My question remains though.

50, eh. Well thank christ for that, I have another 4 years to enjoy enjoying life, before whinging about the world moving on, often for the better.

What I find is that people are so feeble these days. No inner strength about them. They go to pieces at the slightest thing and seem to be unable to accept the more distasteful things in life. No moral fibre.

People don't accept death these days either. They become furious when you try to gently explain that their 90 odd year old parent is nearing the end of their life. They blame you and demand endless medical interventions. For goodness sake, death is natural, it's part of the life cycle. I know they're upset, but really, you expect your ancient relative to outlive you?

I also hate seeing Year 6 children being walked right into school by their parents or grandparents. Ffs, totally unnecessary They can manage perfectly once they're in about Year 4.

Loaf, I think you are missing the point of the thread. No one wants to go back to attitudes of the 80's ( sexist, racist, homophobic, ageist, etc, all the others)

Why throw the baby out with the bathwater.?? Respect others, be reasonable and considerate.

Remember kindness, consideration for others (curbing your swearing) remembering your manners. None of this is rocket science. Teach it in secondary schools.

No spitting, no swearing, filthy dog fouling, no littering, no urinating, no stroppy girl/boy shop attendants, stupid music while on hold ( I thought I liked "I Just Haven't Met You Yet", but no. Not after 2hrs 36 mins. No.

This litter dropping nonsense, really??? You lost the capacity to carry your litter 100m, WHAT, because your arms are folded???

Get over youselves. Everyone knows better. Stop whingeing, grow up.

Oops, I've posted a year too early

I'll come back later, thread might have cheered up by then.

i miss the days when people had a sense of humour and could laugh and reminisce together without being accused of racism, child hating, homophobic and disablist tendencies.

Come on then- what jokes would you be telling which would get you accused of that unfairly then? Am intrigued.

Im scared of even going there in the ever changing vocab where special needs is concerned.

Oh no, what a hardship for you.

Re selfies - it's not "tarty", it's natural teenage experimentation, we all do daft things as teenagers.

Wow I will have to start getting judgy very fast if I am going to have to hold opinions like this in 7 years.

Well I can remember when this thread used to be fun ..........

Just my opinion and that is that teenagers - and anyone pouting in a selfie- ridiculous concept anyway - looks repulsive and yes, I do think it's tarty! I thought this was a place to express an opinion and not be purloined- loads of other views on this thread that don't make me irritated but I don't feel the need to challenge- dissapointing you did :)