The Generation Gap on DU is real

[keopeli]

47. This is one of the most divisive posts I've ever seen on DU. That "gap" is only real in your mind.

Every Democrat is welcome here. Plus, we don't wear our age on our sleeve (profile) generally.

Little kids have surgery, too.

I have never seen a DU post that is outright dismissive of climate change. In fact, it's just the opposite.

"New slang"? "New social media"? "New social norms"? "New laws"? "New tech"? What the heck does this even mean? If anything, we DUers help people who ask for assistance with these things. And we don't care how old the people asking/answering are!

What is an "old boomer type of post?" A "reminiscence thread" is awesome, young or old! Who here does not want to learn from folks with first-hand experience?

Don't even get me started on "incorrect memory posts".

DU has some of the best written essays, perspectives, opinions, commentary, etc. When I read any of these awesome posts, all I can think of is how fortunate we are to have such talent being shared freely among each other. I have never once, after reading an awesome discussion, asked myself, "I wonder how old the OP is?" Not once. You know why? Because I don't care.

If Jimmy Carter posted tomorrow about our housing crisis and Habitat for Humanity, it would not enter my mind to consider why he failed to say anything about climate change, much less that he's 99 after all, so he must not care what is happening to the planet.

My suggestion is to open yourself up to the panoply of different voices, opinions, and experiences here and, if you have a passion, share it with us. We will support you and encourage you. Explore the many topical discussion boards here. There is something for everyone. Most of all, lift each other up. That is model behavior on DU and we all need it during these challenging times.

PS - Don't forget to enjoy and share some cat posts, too, just for fun!