YEC kids

Hey TC, welcome back. It's been awhile.I seem to remember you started out here in a somewhat similar if less strident vein, but got way better over time. It might be worthwhile for you to clue in some of the new folks (like prophecyexclaimed, etc) on the best way to interact on these fora. Especially coming from a young YEC like themselves, with god-like Moderator powers no less, you might be a good role model for them to emulate.Of course, I'd prefer it if they weren't quite so stubborn as you are...

Speak for yourself. Some of us old farts have been grumpy old men since we were teenagers. I travel a lot (mostly international, which is even worse), and haven't noticed being any more grumpy afterwards than beforehand. OTOH, I can't imagine anyone who isn't already on the list for a rest home for the terminally stupid - of any age - who would tweak ANY salesperson's nose in a store. No matter how cute the salesperson might be. That's taking condescension to pathological extremes, IMO.My only irritation with the "younger set" comes from dealing with a certain subspecies of that ilk. Percy, I'm sure you know the type: the salesclerk in the computer store or wherever who treats a certain age group (like, anyone over 30) as being already senile and ready for assisted living. I usually lose my temper and say something along the lines of "A) it's not the years, it's the mileage, Junior. And B) I already know more about this sh*t than you in your dead-end, minimum-wage job will ever learn. Now show me the two pieces of hardware I asked for or get someone who can." For some reason, I never get any discounts in those places...