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Jack
10-16-2010, 07:41 PM
With all the young people we now seem to have either joining the Forum or being mentioned by worried parents, should there be a "Strictly Under 20's Section"? Would it be used? Would it be invaded by well meaning old fogies? Any thoughts please.

elephant
10-16-2010, 09:26 PM
It would be nice for them to have a site only for "20's." They of course would be welcome to come on over to the over than "20" site meaning us! Us older people have so much info regarding Wegeners disease, but the younger crowd might just want to talk with someone more their age.

Sangye
10-16-2010, 11:50 PM
I'd love for them to have their own section to use as they like. Other than Andrew, of course, I suggest a "no exceptions" policy to invasions by older members. We all see how quickly we lose control.... :blushing:

Jack
10-17-2010, 12:15 AM
We need some input to this thread from the members who might use such a section. It is difficult for older members to second guess what need exists, or not as the case may be.

malin
10-17-2010, 12:15 AM
I like the idea but under 20's might be a bit too young... althought there's a few under 20's here, it might be better with something like under 25's?

Haha I don't know, I might just be "greedy".... you've all made me feel ooooold and I'm only 22! :P

Geoff
10-17-2010, 12:28 AM
I agree with Malin in that 25 is a more realistic age but being a 'frustrated teenager' myself (fast approaching another significant birthday with a zero attached) I would miss the fresh vitality of the younger section if their postings were off limits to me!
Perhaps the answer would be that only they could post in that section, but that anyone could view? I now feel like a sneeky parent Ha Ha!

Jack
10-17-2010, 12:39 AM
Beware! Geoff's a stalker. :scared:


:wink1:

Sangye
10-17-2010, 12:43 AM
I envisioned a section where the "too-old's" could read but not post. For private conversations, they'd have to use private messages or emails.

Jack
10-17-2010, 12:55 AM
Yes, that is what I had in mind too, but I'm concerned that there may not be a demand for such a section from those intended to use it.

Geoff
10-17-2010, 01:02 AM
I guess the answer would be to float the idea and then see if it was used? (looking askew at Andrew with my eyes on stalks)

Jack
10-17-2010, 01:45 AM
with my eyes on stalks
That's a new symptom for the book. Damn Wegener's! :laugh:

Doug
10-17-2010, 02:02 AM
You mean we missed that one, Jack?

Geoff
10-17-2010, 07:01 AM
You lookin' at me?...... I SAY YOU LOOKIN' AT ME!!!!!!!!

freakyschizogirl
10-17-2010, 07:16 AM
I like the idea but under 20's might be a bit too young... althought there's a few under 20's here, it might be better with something like under 25's?

Haha I don't know, I might just be "greedy".... you've all made me feel ooooold and I'm only 22! :P

I'm glad you said that Malin. I was feeling old and left out too!!

Could ya not do several age related posts?? Teens, 20's - 30's etc?

Sangye
10-17-2010, 08:54 AM
I want a section for 46-about-to-turn-47. It can include those with eyes on stalks. :biggrin1:

freakyschizogirl
10-17-2010, 08:55 AM
thats very specific Sangye!!

marta
10-17-2010, 09:02 AM
We're unique and rare enough as it is, why segregate even further. I find that (although I act like I'm 15) being 44 I learn plenty from young people and I'm sure the reverse is true. We all bring very different and unique perspectives to this that are all invaluable, and all of us benefit enourmously from listening and sharing with everyone else. I think that having a section that is young Weggie specific is great so that it is easy for people to find (just under the headings) but having restrictions and permissions set up on it is going a little overboard. Do we really need to police ourselves like that? There's always Poutin to set us back on track anyways.

pberggren1
10-17-2010, 12:57 PM
We're unique and rare enough as it is, why segregate even further. I find that (although I act like I'm 15) being 44 I learn plenty from young people and I'm sure the reverse is true. We all bring very different and unique perspectives to this that are all invaluable, and all of us benefit enourmously from listening and sharing with everyone else. I think that having a section that is young Weggie specific is great so that it is easy for people to find (just under the headings) but having restrictions and permissions set up on it is going a little overboard. Do we really need to police ourselves like that? There's always Poutin to set us back on track anyways.

I assume you mean Mr. Putin? Don't forget I have a Bat cape in my closet.

pberggren1
10-17-2010, 12:58 PM
Or we could have a thread for handsome, smart, funny, loving 34 year old males.

Sangye
10-17-2010, 01:25 PM
Or we could have a thread for handsome, smart, funny, loving 34 year old males.
Good idea! Does anyone know of any? LOL-- just kidding you handsome, funny, loving 34 yrs old male. :flapper:

Jack
10-17-2010, 07:18 PM
My own view on this is that a young person's section would probably not get used very much and if it did it would not operate as intended. Trying to guess what is acceptable to teenagers is a losing game and the fact that none have replied to this thread that (as far as I'm aware) is probably some indication of the level of interest.
As for imposing rules and regulations, this is the best self regulated site I have ever used and it would be nice to keep it that way. :)

Elena
10-17-2010, 11:13 PM
I think a under 25s sections sounds like a good idea! Though it doesn't seem like there is very many of us and so I don't know how much it's going to get used.

Sangye
10-18-2010, 01:26 AM
My reason for suggesting a no-intruders policy was to give the younger members their own space, not to "police" anyone. My experience with teens is that they aren't likely to use something like that if they think older members are going to constantly butt in and give their opinions. What would be the point? You might as well just start a regular thread like the one we did a few weeks ago, where older members couldn't resist taking it over.

Elena
10-18-2010, 01:34 AM
If an under 25's section isn't popular enough, maybe there is a way to make it easier to find other members by age? 'Cause right now I find it very hard to figure out how old people are, and therefore hard to find others my age.

JanW
10-18-2010, 01:48 AM
I agree with Sangye -- if there is a young person's thread, I do think it would have to carry a rule that no one over a certain age could participate -- not even to say "You go!" or whatever us 'olds' say that we think is hip ;-).

I think the 'youngs' deserve their own space. There issues are quite different than someone like me who came to this midlife, already well established professionally with a spouse and kids of my own, and at a time, when, let's face it, you have often encountered peers who have faced down their own serious, life threatening illnesses.

Jack
10-18-2010, 02:00 AM
Maybe the real test is to create the section and see how it goes after a month or two. I can't see that there is anything to be lost by trying.

Andrew?

Sangye
10-18-2010, 02:03 AM
I was thinking that, too. "Build it and they will come." Or not! :biggrin1:

pberggren1
10-18-2010, 08:11 AM
But if the thread is created I would be tempted to at least read it and maybe sometimes contact some of the youngsters by e-mail or private message.

Sangye
10-18-2010, 09:00 AM
I don't think there's anything wrong with reading it or contacting them privately in regards to it. To me the issue was not to intrude on their back and forth conversations.

jola57
10-19-2010, 06:50 PM
I agree with Sangye, but also I don't even think that anyone should interfere. The young have a language of their own and will feel better being able to express themselves freely without us gramps intervening. So "paws off" should apply. No "talking" unless invited by the youngsers to do so. Peeking permitted - but no voice

andrew
10-19-2010, 09:45 PM
Or we could have a thread for handsome, smart, funny, loving 34 year old males.

Nah, we don't have any.

andrew
10-19-2010, 10:12 PM
A good idea IMO. I think it would have a lot of benefit assuming there are enough of you young-uns out there that post regularly OR would be encouraged to post if there was such a section. I don't see the need to restrict it by user permissions just yet but I will feel the need if there are too many interruptions from old people :)

There was another gem of an idea alluding to a list of under-25's. Might be something that I can make more visible and searchable in profiles should people wish to make their age visible.

Ok we'll give it a go for a while and see how it flys.

Rules:
1. No posting by fogies except me if the need arises e.g. keeping order and general moderation rather than input into conversation - Beware the Putinator!!! Note that I will be quite strict with this and posts from over 25's will be deleted. That of course assumes that I can work out who's over 25 LOL!!
2. Enjoy!

I'll make up other rules as the need arises :)

andrew
10-19-2010, 10:13 PM
Oh wait!!!

I need a name for the section. It has to be better than "Under 25's Section" :)

Anyone is free to suggest a name. All entries will be considered and the Putinator will be the judge.

Jack
10-19-2010, 10:18 PM
I think this will require a million pound budget, a focus group and a steering committee. :thumbsup:

(and then we can decide to call it the Under 25's Section ;) )

andrew
10-19-2010, 10:20 PM
Don't forget the sub-committee filled with minority groups to keep them quiet :)

Jack
10-19-2010, 11:29 PM
I think we qualify as our own minority group. :biggrin1:

freakyschizogirl
10-20-2010, 01:40 AM
Why dont ya call it the young and restless?? lol

whats wrong with calling it under 25's??

elephant
10-20-2010, 02:59 AM
While your at it call us" The over 25 , old and breathless!" :lol:Just Kidding.

freakyschizogirl
10-20-2010, 03:00 AM
lol @ elephant.

Jack
10-20-2010, 07:05 AM
"All the Young Dudes"

:thumbup:

Or is that just showing my age?

andrew
10-20-2010, 09:16 AM
Why dont ya call it the young and restless?? lol

whats wrong with calling it under 25's??

Nothing I guess, I just thought that a more creative name might work better and I think 'young and restless' is a good one :)


While your at it call us" The over 25 , old and breathless!" :lol:Just Kidding.

HAHA very apt!!

freakyschizogirl
10-21-2010, 05:08 AM
What about Fogies out, lol.

eileenv
10-21-2010, 05:31 AM
Oh iv'e had a laugh reading all this and i needed to laugh!! as i'm approaching the wrong end of fifty it would be nice for the young ones to have there own site, nothing ventured nothing gained as they say.

julia
10-21-2010, 06:35 AM
As I read these posts I imagine the younger ones with their computer savy have figured out a way to talk with each other and have not bothered to tell us.:rolleyes1:

Jack
10-21-2010, 06:46 AM
That is one thing that bothers me about the proposal. We are not exactly being bombarded with posts from teenagers asking for their own space. Perhaps there is no requirement? There are already several Wegener's groups on Facebook that probably fill the need.

Sangye
10-21-2010, 01:20 PM
As I read these posts I imagine the younger ones with their computer savy have figured out a way to talk with each other and have not bothered to tell us.:rolleyes1:
ROTFL :laugh::laugh:

freakyschizogirl
10-21-2010, 11:07 PM
There are already several Wegener's groups on Facebook that probably fill the need.

Jack's been on Facebook!! lol


Personally, as a youngen(25) i dont mind have the fogies interrupting.

Youth needs experience like experience needs youth. And i value anyone's opinion.

Jack
10-21-2010, 11:50 PM
Facebook? Sadly not. I just asked my daughter to look it up for me. :)

freakyschizogirl
10-22-2010, 03:57 AM
lol aww Jack facebook is universal and not hard to use...:thumbsup:

Palmyra
10-22-2010, 05:13 AM
freakyschizogirl.....if you could get my daughter to join up, I would LOVE it. She is 24, and most decidedly "Young and Restless"......tappering on pred right now :-)

jeriorleans
10-22-2010, 01:16 PM
There is a wegener's site for teens on facebook and on yahoo. My son has no interest. I think at that age they would rather ignore the disease than talk about it.

Jack
10-22-2010, 07:28 PM
I think you may be right. I asked my daughter what she would do in this position and she said she would have no interest in joining a group. She would be perfectly happy to stick with the friends she already has. I think this reflects the desire to be as "normal" as possible.

elephant
10-22-2010, 09:21 PM
I agree, when your a teen with a chronic disease you strive to be as normal as possible.

Sangye
10-23-2010, 12:17 AM
Okay, so all agreed that the kids don't give a hoot about us? :laugh:

pberggren1
11-20-2010, 04:32 PM
I have noticed the last few months that there have been alot of new members joining but I find most of them are junior members.

elephant
11-20-2010, 11:42 PM
I think that is great, the younger ones have joined, we are a fun and knowledgeable group!

Ginger
02-25-2011, 04:29 PM
I would definatley love that! i just hooked up with another wegggie on facebook whos 16 and im 15 and we had ALOT to talk about :)

pberggren1
02-25-2011, 04:54 PM
That is awesome Ginger that you were able to talk to someone your own age on FB about Wegs and stuff.

hilhoff
02-25-2011, 06:47 PM
it doesnt bother me to talk to anyone older than me, but it is nicer finding someone closer to my own age to chat with.

pberggren1
02-25-2011, 08:05 PM
it doesnt bother me to talk to anyone older than me, but it is nicer finding someone closer to my own age to chat with.

How old are you? I am only 34.

freakyschizogirl
02-25-2011, 10:04 PM
I'm 25 and i'll chat with anyone!! lol

Sangye
02-26-2011, 01:40 AM
How old are you? I am only 34.
LOL Phil, when you were 18, how old did 34 seem to you? Old. Really old. Older than you'd ever get. :w00t:

I'm 47. Ancient. :tongue1:

Daggar
02-26-2011, 04:38 AM
Great idea Jack! I believe they'd be more likely to use it if they knew it was restricted to their age group. I'm not sure if 20 would be the right number -- a 25 year old like "freakyschizogirl" may be able to give them some much needed info due to experience so they know what to watch for and expect in the future. Still a great idea but maybe a lot of work for Andrew.

freakyschizogirl
02-26-2011, 05:43 AM
Yes Daggar you're right there....when i was a teenager 25 was middle aged! :hug2::hug3:

pberggren1
02-26-2011, 10:29 AM
I spent most of my youth around people in their 70's to 90's so I never really felt like 30 or 50 was old. My parents are in their 60's and I don't feel that is old. My Grandma is 91 next week.

hilhoff
02-27-2011, 02:17 PM
im 20, going to be 21 in july.

Brooke
03-01-2011, 03:16 AM
I will be 30 in April!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NicShaf
03-01-2011, 10:19 AM
I think the idea of having a spot in everyone’s' profile to display age (if they want) would be great. I often check profiles after reading a post, just out of curiosity. We all have Wegs in common, but other than that, we are all in very different places in our lives. I have found it comforting when I read a post from someone who is my age or in a similar life situation...it makes me feel less alone being a young person with Wegs...I'm in the under 30 crowd.

pberggren1
03-02-2011, 01:04 PM
Oh, to be 30 again! lol

Geoff
03-04-2011, 12:14 AM
I will be 30 in April!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Brooke....Double that age for me in April (Ouch) but with a mental age of a 5 year old!!!

Sangye
03-04-2011, 02:53 AM
LOL You mean like you're just learning to tie your shoes, Geoff? :laugh::blink:

freakyschizogirl
03-04-2011, 04:45 AM
I think having an age display would be helpful, i too find it comforting to see people's ages. But i've always been told it rude to ask a woman her age, so for women this should be an option extra! :tongue1:

NicShaf
03-04-2011, 05:55 AM
I added my DOB to my bio...until there is a specific section, this could work.

DEE
03-04-2011, 07:36 AM
Sam if you look on Calandar above next to new posts quite a few have theie age on thier birthday dates . if that helps you

Geoff
03-04-2011, 11:47 PM
LOL You mean like you're just learning to tie your shoes, Geoff? :laugh::blink:
Not quite yet...I'm still struggling with the velcro strips.

Sam, I know what you mean about getting some comfort from other sufferers age. I met a lovely 70 year old lady who had been diagnosed 18 years ago. She was bright and 'sparkly'. She gave me hope and encouragement.