Er is a super great place to share information, opinions and and experiences about moving into the best part of life.
The cordiality of the discussions and the moderation of the threads makes it easy to share without the destructive rancor that has come to be the hallmark of so many online forums. While we may diverge on subjects of importance, and drift off into fun topics, the congeniality of the members keeps us coming back.
That said, while I know that many members DO post in other forums, I wonder if you do?
I post on a number of forums... some of them devoted to retirement, though none quite so friendly as ER. At the other end of the spectrum, some political discussion, and a few devoted to philosophy. Believe it or not, there are some "old persons" forums that tend to share memories as well as commiseration on frailties.
Sounds like a full time job, but it's not. It's way to shorten a long winter, and to keep the senses active... an alternative to the glassy stare at the the TV. Unfortunately, age begins to limit physical activity levels. Some older persons that I observe in the "clubhouse" of our CCRC have allowed their physical limitations to spill over into a mental lethargy. Hopefully the internet will provide younger generations a means to stay in defacto contact with society as they grow older.
Back to the question... "Do you post on different forums?"
The cordiality of the discussions and the moderation of the threads makes it easy to share without the destructive rancor that has come to be the hallmark of so many online forums. While we may diverge on subjects of importance, and drift off into fun topics, the congeniality of the members keeps us coming back.
That said, while I know that many members DO post in other forums, I wonder if you do?
I post on a number of forums... some of them devoted to retirement, though none quite so friendly as ER. At the other end of the spectrum, some political discussion, and a few devoted to philosophy. Believe it or not, there are some "old persons" forums that tend to share memories as well as commiseration on frailties.
Sounds like a full time job, but it's not. It's way to shorten a long winter, and to keep the senses active... an alternative to the glassy stare at the the TV. Unfortunately, age begins to limit physical activity levels. Some older persons that I observe in the "clubhouse" of our CCRC have allowed their physical limitations to spill over into a mental lethargy. Hopefully the internet will provide younger generations a means to stay in defacto contact with society as they grow older.
Back to the question... "Do you post on different forums?"
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