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To think MN posts should show the age bracket of the poster?

214 replies

WhiteNoiseBlur · 03/09/2025 06:05

I think it would be really useful if the age bracket of each poster was included next to their username, e.g. WhiteNoiseBlur (35-45). Just so people’s opinions could be put slightly into context! What do you think?

OP posts:
GleisZwei · 03/09/2025 06:29

WhiteNoiseBlur · 03/09/2025 06:21

i just think it would be interesting! When I read a post, more often than not I wonder how old that poster is. I don’t tend to wonder about their ethnicity or location or anything like that. For example there was a post the other day about some shoes - the poster was wondering if they were ugly/frumpy etc. For a 20 year old, they were pretty frumpy. For a 65 year old, not so much. That’s just a silly for instance that I’ll get piled on for but..I’m just interested!

Frumpy is a horrible word.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 03/09/2025 06:30

GleisZwei · 03/09/2025 06:29

Frumpy is a horrible word.

I rather like the word 'frumpy' (as a word).

Must be my age showing 🤣

fairydustt · 03/09/2025 06:31

I don’t think it’s necessary but I must say I there have been some opinions I’ve expressed where people assume that I am middle aged when actually I’m 30 lol it’s bizarre how people think that everyone of a certain age must think the same (all Gen Z and millennials are woke snowflakes and all boomers are clueless dinosaurs)

purpleme12 · 03/09/2025 06:33

No

I don't get why we need that at all

WhiteNoiseBlur · 03/09/2025 06:34

I’ve seen lots of posts where people respond to the OP with “with respect OP, how old are you?” Implying that age is actually quite relevant to understanding their situation. Oh well - it was just a thought! Maybe it would be fun to have it as a “click to reveal” option to see if you can guess right 😂

OP posts:
Zempy · 03/09/2025 06:38

I think this would increase ageism.

If I think my age is relevant, I will sometimes mention it in a post.

Imagineallthepuppies · 03/09/2025 06:42

I want to know poster’s favourite colour when they talk about finances and I feel that knowing which season they prefer makes a massive difference when talking about weaning.
Not forgetting hair colour on the weight loss boards! How are we supposed to answer without this??

If it’s relevant just ask.

Letsgoroundagainnow · 03/09/2025 06:44

No need to know IMO.

SaidAHipHopTheHippieToTheHippie · 03/09/2025 06:46

Voting preferences?

B1anche · 03/09/2025 06:53

Totally agree. Perhaps include bra size and inside leg measurement too...

PamIsAVolleyballChamp · 03/09/2025 06:57

Can't believe noone else's has said clearly dress size and weight should be shared .....

IsItSnowing · 03/09/2025 07:00

How about hair colour, height, weight?

PamIsAVolleyballChamp · 03/09/2025 07:02

Oooo and where you shop waitress vs aldi!

EmeraldShamrock000 · 03/09/2025 07:02

Silly idea.
In the next decade it'll be name, gender preference, age bracket, more labels.

vodkaredbullgirl · 03/09/2025 07:04

At 102 years old, you been ridiculous 😆

Needlenardlenoo · 03/09/2025 07:05

Hahaha

LhudeSingCuccu · 03/09/2025 07:05

Yes, let’s have BMI and highest level of education while we are it.

🙄

Needlenardlenoo · 03/09/2025 07:05

PamIsAVolleyballChamp · 03/09/2025 07:02

Oooo and where you shop waitress vs aldi!

Nooo too controversial.

ClassicalQueen · 03/09/2025 07:07

Sure. Lets also add:
Ethnicity
Home town
Annual income
Social Class
Bra size
Waist size

whimsicallyprickly · 03/09/2025 07:07

WhiteNoiseBlur · 03/09/2025 06:34

I’ve seen lots of posts where people respond to the OP with “with respect OP, how old are you?” Implying that age is actually quite relevant to understanding their situation. Oh well - it was just a thought! Maybe it would be fun to have it as a “click to reveal” option to see if you can guess right 😂

It might increase the boomer bashing 😬😬

Jaws2025 · 03/09/2025 07:08

Shoes on/shoes off.
And where you keep your toaster.

Springtimehere · 03/09/2025 07:09

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ARandomWomanAge45to55 · 03/09/2025 07:09

Nah ... 😄

Ddakji · 03/09/2025 07:10

Lots of the usual stupid responses but while I don’t think it’s a good idea, the OP is right in that it does get asked quite a lot in threads, and a growing number of posters (OPs) include it in their OP.

whimsicallyprickly · 03/09/2025 07:10

Jaws2025 · 03/09/2025 07:08

Shoes on/shoes off.
And where you keep your toaster.

Oh my! Is the toaster storage place controversial?