When my Grandfather used to visit us it was a joy just to have him, but he could not see very well so we would find him lodged in doorways, feeling the wood all the way around the door, his way of identifying where he was by feel, not sight.

But the Stepmother from hell would ridicule him for being old..constantly.

As those younger will do, figuring elders have outlasted their usefulness.

And right now, I can see polarizing between generations, particularly politically, but also in things like neighborhoods, social events, etc.

We could use the Japanese sense of honor.

You are very successful ;-)

I like the way the Japanese honor their aging
population.

They understand the wisdom those people have
earned.

The age does not matter so much as the knowledge
they share.

We tend to shove them out the door to make way
for newer people.

We roll our eyes at their frailty, slow to realize
that is us in a few.

Hahahahahahaha

Yup.
They still had their dignity ;-)

Jerome is a loudmouth!

No kidding.
I used to go to the gym regularly and there is
nothing more grotesque than an older guy with
all his business hanging out of too-small shorts
AND thinking that is sexy.

The women all looked great ;-)
(In the corner with you, toasting to alternative
and valuable opinions.)

To authenticate the value of it.

Except, scammers DO NOT PAY, they do not have to
that is the beauty of it for them.

Otherwise, you have a point.

You must exercise due diligence.

It is pretty much an anonymous venue so scammers
feel invited to spread their evil.

You might try enjoining the Forums where identities
tend to be revealed.

If they seem too good to be true that is your
instinct coming to the fore.

Well, duh ;-)

Here on M2 that would be a 'Nudge' which you access from their profile page.

Long gone.

Welcome after all these years ;-)

Well said.

It seems natural that everyone would want to know
what the other did for a living, fairly soon into
any relationship.

After that I do not think money should be a topic,
one can do the math from the occupation.

I would be more worried if they did not work
at all.

Or if one or the other had a feverish delight
in your personal business.

But if ANYONE ever asks for money, their reason
for being on the site becomes more than clear.

Be wise.

Ooooo, I like this ;-)

And as that number climbs be prepared to seem
useless to a large segment of society.

It is going to be 'you' against 'them'.

As you gain in knowledge, they lose their tact.

I fear you will be greatly disappointed when it
occurs to you that All chat apps have scammers.

And here, the scammers do not cost more ;-)

You cannot have discreet sex in the desert.
Heard of drones?
Peek-a-boo.

We are doing yard art at the present and Amazon
has a LOT. Just always be sure to read ALL
the reviews that is where the real info is...
on any product.