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OKNancy

(41,832 posts)
Fri Mar 15, 2013, 02:21 PM Mar 2013

What do you Boomers in this group think about asking Skinner

to combine our group with the seniors group?
It seems that looking at the topics we talk about, we have many similar concerns.

One member pointed out that we boomers could get lots of good advice from the older members.
This would be especially beneficial when we discuss Medicare choices, Social Security, retirement, etc.

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What do you Boomers in this group think about asking Skinner (Original Post) OKNancy Mar 2013 OP
makes sense to me shanti Mar 2013 #1
If another person asks if I want the seniors' discount I'm going to... El Supremo Mar 2013 #2
this has nothing to do with a senior discount OKNancy Mar 2013 #3
When am I ever serious? El Supremo Mar 2013 #4
OK annabanana Mar 2013 #6
I think it's a good idea.. annabanana Mar 2013 #5
Mr Banana's pension will only SheilaT Jan 2015 #23
I would like it... pipi_k Mar 2013 #7
There's a senors group? SheilaT Mar 2013 #8
yes. If you look at the posts, there is no differentiation. ellenrr Mar 2013 #9
I don't think there would be a problem with cross-posting ConcernedCanuk Mar 2013 #10
He would do it if we asked. He has said he OKNancy Mar 2013 #11
I think you missed my point - YOU can cross-post ConcernedCanuk Mar 2013 #12
Late weighing in...but I think it is a great idea. MADem Apr 2013 #13
Or... pipi_k Apr 2013 #15
Se-boom, se-boom,Ya-da-da Da-da-da Da-da-da Da, se-boom, se-boom....! MADem Apr 2013 #16
Good choice pipi_k Apr 2013 #17
I think it might be simpler to cross-post to the seniors group now and then. ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #14
kicking up this post ellenrr Jun 2013 #18
Another kick. mimi85 Feb 2014 #19
I'll kick too, even though I'm on the opposite side of the fence in terms of combining. MADem Feb 2014 #20
I agree the groups should be combined. Lasher Feb 2014 #21
yes olddots Jan 2015 #22
Makes sense to me - LiberalElite Feb 2015 #24

shanti

(21,670 posts)
1. makes sense to me
Fri Mar 15, 2013, 02:47 PM
Mar 2013

and i have also posted in the seniors group, because, well....we boomers are, or are quickly becoming, SENIORS! 55 is also when the senior discounts usually start kicking in.

annabanana

(52,791 posts)
5. I think it's a good idea..
Fri Mar 15, 2013, 04:18 PM
Mar 2013

Medicare confuses the hell out of me. And I think Mr Banana's pension might complicate my social security

. . ... Besides, at the age of 63, this Boomer is saying "potayto - potahto", if you know what I mean.

 

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)
23. Mr Banana's pension will only
Sat Jan 31, 2015, 10:51 PM
Jan 2015

impact your social security if your combined income makes part of your SS taxable. Other than that, his pension is one thing, and your Social Security is another.

If you have a social security office near you, it's worthwhile to go in there and discuss it with them. Or you can go on-line. The http://www.ssa.gov/ website has much good information.

pipi_k

(21,020 posts)
7. I would like it...
Fri Mar 15, 2013, 10:58 PM
Mar 2013

very much.

Hanging out with people older than I am would make me feel younger...



Only kidding!

Seriously, I think we all have pretty much the same concerns...or will have.

The only difference might be things that are generation specific, like with us Baby Boomers also being referred to as "The Woodstock Generation" but that doesn't mean the Seniors wouldn't be interested as well.

I know I'm always interested in things from their generation.



 

ConcernedCanuk

(13,509 posts)
10. I don't think there would be a problem with cross-posting
Thu Mar 28, 2013, 01:53 PM
Mar 2013

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After all, DU has over 200,000 members - Skinner is a busy man,

and I been here for ten years, I think he's doing a good job!



OKNancy

(41,832 posts)
11. He would do it if we asked. He has said he
Thu Mar 28, 2013, 03:19 PM
Mar 2013

wants to combine and/or get rid of some of the slower groups. Better to combine than get the ax.
I've been here twelve years, and I too think he is doing a great job.

 

ConcernedCanuk

(13,509 posts)
12. I think you missed my point - YOU can cross-post
Thu Mar 28, 2013, 03:53 PM
Mar 2013

..
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into a different forum/group, as long as it does not disrupt the integrity of the group/forum

For instance - referring to a humor group in LBN is not acceptable.

But referring a picture from the Humor Group to the Lounge, or vice versa , would be ok.

If in doubt, 2 choices I suggest - just ask in the Lounge, or if you are not comfortable with that, go to "Ask the Administrators" link right below the DU Lounge menu.

As for getting rid of the "slower" groups - I disagree

Think about it - "Loners" are just that - I could go on and on about the different groups/forums,

but one of the most successful attributes of DU is/has been it's willingness to support participants that are not in a political meld . .

Start chopping those select groups, they will go elsewhere

That's my take on it anyways . .

CC


MADem

(135,425 posts)
13. Late weighing in...but I think it is a great idea.
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 03:00 PM
Apr 2013

Boomers and Seniors...or Seniors and Boomers.

Let's face facts, if we hang around long enough, we'll all be seniors--should we be so lucky.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
16. Se-boom, se-boom,Ya-da-da Da-da-da Da-da-da Da, se-boom, se-boom....!
Thu Apr 11, 2013, 03:26 PM
Apr 2013

Great theme song for the group! Just a wee change to this, and we're there...! Life COULD be a dream!!!

 

ConcernedCanuk

(13,509 posts)
14. I think it might be simpler to cross-post to the seniors group now and then.
Wed Apr 10, 2013, 10:22 PM
Apr 2013

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Let them know we are on the "same page" sorta thing.

Skinner be a busy man . . .

CC

MADem

(135,425 posts)
20. I'll kick too, even though I'm on the opposite side of the fence in terms of combining.
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 08:38 AM
Feb 2014

Nothing wrong with the younger whippersnappers helping the older seniors, and the seniors imparting their wisdom to the youngest of the boomers--who are over the half-century mark.

Pretty much all of the boomers are in the unrelenting marketing sights of AARP, or will be very, very soon!!!

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