What's up with ppl in their 30s?

**Trudes** · 5th February 2009, 10:18

**cowboyz** · 5th February 2009, 10:22

those were the days. I remember when I was a little girl.

**Tank** · 5th February 2009, 10:30

Originally Posted by Tank

I predict PD within the first page.

Me was well wrong.

**cowboyz** · 5th February 2009, 10:32

Originally Posted by Tank

Me was well wrong.

few years ago this would have been PD'd due to this being a motorcyclist website in all, but these days this material is considered quality....................

**Bass** · 5th February 2009, 10:33

Originally Posted by kezzafish

But isn't it arrogant of those trying to hand out the learn to expect me to listen? Shouldn't i learn the same way they and all before them did... my way?

Perhaps, but it's the way it's always been.
If you have the time to do some research, you will discover that there are articles throughout recorded history (written mostly from the older point of view) bewailing the generation gap.
Because they are from the older point of view, they complain about the idiocy/irresponsibility of youth and the impending collapse of civilisation (as it was known at the time), because the young are incapable of carrying it forward.
Actually, I exaggerate a little here, but the oldest one I have read dated to the time of Augustus Caesar.
So what you are complaining about may be real, but there's nothing new about it.

**slofox** · 5th February 2009, 10:36

Originally Posted by Bass

Simple really.
The 30's are trying to give you the benefit of their experience.
The 40's have given up cos they realise they are talking to a brick wall.

And the 60's realise they know diddly squat anyway.....

Originally Posted by cowboyz

For some 60 is a good score and for others it is way too low. I think I will aim for a lot higher than that.

I would have aimed higher but I chose the wrong ancestors..the genetic code is flawed and terminal conditions make their presence felt.....

**Maha** · 5th February 2009, 10:36

Originally Posted by cowboyz

few years ago this would have been PD'd due to this being a motorcyclist website in all, but these days this material is considered quality....................

Kiwibiker is more than just a motorcycle website, but better not open up that can of worms..

**slofox** · 5th February 2009, 14:39

Originally Posted by Bass

Perhaps, but it's the way it's always been.
If you have the time to do some research, you will discover that there are articles throughout recorded history (written mostly from the older point of view) bewailing the generation gap.
Because they are from the older point of view, they complain about the idiocy/irresponsibility of youth and the impending collapse of civilisation (as it was known at the time), because the young are incapable of carrying it forward.
Actually, I exaggerate a little here, but the oldest one I have read dated to the time of Augustus Caesar.
So what you are complaining about may be real, but there's nothing new about it.

Like these famous quotes?

"What is happening to our young
people? They disrespect their elders, they disobey their parents. They
ignore the law. They riot in the streets inflamed with wild notions.
Their morals are decaying. What is to become of them?"

"The children now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for
authority, they show disrespect to their elders.... They no longer
rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents,
chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their
legs, and are tyrants over their teachers."

"The young people of today think of nothing but themselves. They have
no reverence for parents or old age. They are impatient of all
restraint. They talk as if they alone knew everything and what passes
for wisdom with us is foolishness with them. As for girls, they are
forward, immodest and unwomanly in speech, behaviour and dress."

Some dispute as to who actually said what but take your pick of Socrates, Plato or Aristotle....

**Swoop** · 5th February 2009, 14:52

Go to your local retirement home and have a chat with the folks there. You will learn quite a lot.
Those folks have "been there and done that".

Originally Posted by cowboyz

few years ago this would have been PD'd due to this being a motorcyclist website in all, but these days this material is considered quality....................

Yeah. Fuckin' threads on flyspray now!
WTF??

**The Stranger:Me** · 5th February 2009, 15:20

Originally Posted by carver

constantly talking down to you, trying to prove something, telling you that you know nothing.

people in their 40's and older dont seem to be like this, i have seen it in males and females, so what makes em think their shit dont stink?

its just from what i see BTW

People in thier 30s tend to think they have worked life out and everything is clear cut and black and white. They go on thinking their way is the only way. It has to be doesn't it? Why else would you trudge round that tread mill day in day out working for the man, paying your taxes etc etc it requires blind faith - faith that what you are doing is the right thing and the right way to do it. They lack the experience to realise otherwise.

Take our recent argument on financing motorcycles here on KB. The guy arguing with me (not that I know his age) had only his experiences as a frame of reference and clearly couldn't concieve of circumstances beyond his black and white world. This is typical for 30s

As you get older, you start to realise that different things work for different people and accept that there are no absolutes and become more tollerant of different possibilities. You see those you thought would surely fail survive and are forced to accept that there is another way, there are other options. In short you become more open minded.

For the record - you sir are a good bastard and will go far, so keep ignoring the advice of (and stirring the fuck out of) those that tell you otherwise.

**carver** · 5th February 2009, 16:24

Originally Posted by portokiwi

Yes carver my wife still thinks you are hot in that vid.

just wish she would stop calling out your name during sex

haha, i would bling you if i could.

no women would find that hot, sidewinder, however -does.

Originally Posted by Bren

What the freak are ya talkin bout, we dont boss people about, or talk people down...Get a life and dont be so paranoid ya friggin sh*thead!

haha, it is true though eh

Originally Posted by The Stranger

People in thier 30s tend to think they have worked life out and everything is clear cut and black and white. They go on thinking their way is the only way. It has to be doesn't it? Why else would you trudge round that tread mill day in day out working for the man, paying your taxes etc etc it requires blind faith - faith that what you are doing is the right thing and the right way to do it. They lack the experience to realise otherwise.

Take our recent argument on financing motorcycles here on KB. The guy arguing with me (not that I know his age) had only his experiences as a frame of reference and clearly couldn't concieve of circumstances beyond his black and white world. This is typical for 30s

As you get older, you start to realise that different things work for different people and accept that there are no absolutes and become more tollerant of different possibilities. You see those you thought would surely fail survive and are forced to accept that there is another way, there are other options. In short you become more open minded.

For the record - you sir are a good bastard and will go far, so keep ignoring the advice of (and stirring the fuck out of) those that tell you otherwise.

haha, your too kind, thank you.

i feel i have already been through the black and white stage, and due to many events i already seen that their are many "alternatives" to the mainstream lifestyle and its way of thinking.
this of course involves questioning ones motives and thinking critically from your own and a "outside" perspectives.
to put simply, you have to think "i could be wrong" when debating something and stay open to that thought.
your fully correct with the black and white concept, and i believe the close ,minded will never see the many opportunities that are in front of them

**ZephyrMark2** · 5th February 2009, 16:27

I'm turning 30 Tomorrow!!!!

Sorry in advance to being a know-it-all!

**cowboyz** · 5th February 2009, 16:31

Originally Posted by ZephyrMark2

I'm turning 30 Tomorrow!!!!

Sorry in advance to being a know-it-all!

welcome to the decade of enlightenment.

Originally Posted by The Stranger

People in thier 30s tend to think they have worked life out and everything is clear cut and black and white. They go on thinking their way is the only way. It has to be doesn't it? Why else would you trudge round that tread mill day in day out working for the man, paying your taxes etc etc it requires blind faith - faith that what you are doing is the right thing and the right way to do it. They lack the experience to realise otherwise.

Take our recent argument on financing motorcycles here on KB. The guy arguing with me (not that I know his age) had only his experiences as a frame of reference and clearly couldn't concieve of circumstances beyond his black and white world. This is typical for 30s

As you get older, you start to realise that different things work for different people and accept that there are no absolutes and become more tollerant of different possibilities. You see those you thought would surely fail survive and are forced to accept that there is another way, there are other options. In short you become more open minded.

For the record - you sir are a good bastard and will go far, so keep ignoring the advice of (and stirring the fuck out of) those that tell you otherwise.

what a crock. My way is the only way.

Signed 34yr old

**Badjelly** · 5th February 2009, 16:33

Originally Posted by The Stranger

People in thier 30s tend to think they have worked life out and everything is clear cut and black and white....

But hang on. On a couple of occasions you have accused me on KB of being unwilling to accept new ideas. And I'm 53! When am I going to assume the wisdom and sagacity that befits my years?

Actually I think you're right about the 30 yr olds (if nothing else).