How are you affording this?

[freakydeaky1]

The linchpin of your reasoning for declining to address my points is that you are "gen x" and not a baby boomer. 99% of the stuff I said also applies to Gen X, and you are clearly on the older side of the Gen X spectrum, its pretty clear by how you conduct yourself and your post history.

I also see from you post history, that you often make condescending and passive-aggressive statements, and then pretend to be a 'nice guy' when anyone responds with pushback or a different perspective. Please stop pretending to be a 'nice guy' when your behavior is actually the opposite."

Just say you don't feel like having this discussion or ignore me.
But next time you make statements implying that your generation and the way you were raised makes you superior to others, don't be surprised when you get pushback.

awww tysm

you stalked my post history to gather even more ammo to lick shots, again? After all that?

….don’t even know what that implies about your state of mind, but I’m a bit worried now. Are you gonna track down my personal info next?

I said clearly I wasn’t informed enough to debate generational financial impacts, but if it makes this stop - i’ll take the hit, it’s all my fault and all the other previous generations before the current for the tough spot young people are in today, by being wise about investing for the future early in our careers (i never owned a house either) and not having anything remotely like we have today as far as media and the internet machine and the kinds of careers it has created, and the housing bubble too I think. Sorry if you read that as condescending but I’m not going back to reread what I already know is way above my pay grade to debate.

I never intended to imply that my generation was superior to another, just the ways things went for me, vs some of what I see now from the cheap seats, and never did I speak for an entire generation. Despite your attack of my character and “your stuff” that you seem to be projecting onto some sentiments and thoughts I’ve shared here in the past - which really means nothing about today - I am confident in who I am and my intentions and don’t need anyone else to validate that, and no insults or name calling can change that.

Despite the past shortcomings you didn’t bother to highlight with any specificity and really have no bearing on anything really - just words on a page with zero actual attunement or emotional context - I disagree with your assessment. I whole heartedly and authentically strive to be kind, empathetic, generous, compassionate, courteous and considerate to everyone everywhere, try it sometime.

Really baffled at how upset you got about all this and how much you want to gripe at me, and I’m sorry if I was the root cause of it all - as I said before, I was just sharing my experience for the original OP who asked for how I can afford it. How it made this leap into crazy town is beyond my comprehension.

And really sorry everyone else for dragging you all through the mud, I was really trying to smooth things over but I just kept making it worse somehow. 🤷‍♂️

 

[JulBa]

you stalked my post history to gather even more ammo to lick shots, again? After all that?

….don’t even know what that implies about your state of mind, but I’m a bit worried now. Are you gonna track down my personal info next?

I said clearly I wasn’t informed enough to debate generational financial impacts, but if it makes this stop - i’ll take the hit, it’s all my fault and all the other previous generations before the current for the tough spot young people are in today, by being wise about investing for the future early in our careers (i never owned a house either) and not having anything remotely like we have today as far as media and the internet machine and the kinds of careers it has created, and the housing bubble too I think. Sorry if you read that as condescending but I’m not going back to reread what I already know is way above my pay grade to debate.

I never intended to imply that my generation was superior to another, just the ways things went for me, vs some of what I see now from the cheap seats, and never did I speak for an entire generation. Despite your attack of my character and “your stuff” that you seem to be projecting onto some sentiments and thoughts I’ve shared here in the past - which really means nothing about today - I am confident in who I am and my intentions and don’t need anyone else to validate that, and no insults or name calling can change that.

Despite the past shortcomings you didn’t bother to highlight with any specificity and really have no bearing on anything really - just words on a page with zero actual attunement or emotional context - I disagree with your assessment. I whole heartedly and authentically strive to be kind, empathetic, generous, compassionate, courteous and considerate to everyone everywhere, try it sometime.

Really baffled at how upset you got about all this and how much you want to gripe at me, and I’m sorry if I was the root cause of it all - as I said before, I was just sharing my experience for the original OP who asked for how I can afford it. How it made this leap into crazy town is beyond my comprehension.

And really sorry everyone else for dragging you all through the mud, I was really trying to smooth things over but I just kept making it worse somehow. 🤷‍♂️

Whu u guys fighting

 

[freakydeaky1]

Whu u guys fighting

Fuck if I know, it’s so stupid, but speaking for myself only, it totally comes from early childhood and being raised by parents who never made us feel heard or encouraged us kids express our feelings, and so as an adult I can’t resist trying to avoid being misunderstood. My inner dialog involves a lot of “rehearsing” which can be maddening.

My first post was meant to answer the original OP, the next that started the whole thing was just to poke at my post and nothing to do with the OP, and here we are….

I apologize for my part in this whole silly mess, and I feel that I attempted to repair the rift and quash the whole thing, but it didn’t work, and I couldn’t let it go this time.

I have an undeniable desire to defend my character when it’s being questioned. 🕺

 

[westwoody]

Learn to recognise trolls. Some posters just argue for the sake of arguing. They thrive on attention. Don’t give it to them.
Some are legitimate. Nothing you say will change their opinion. Further arguing achieves nothing except raising your blood pressure.

 

[masterpoonhunter]

Learn to recognise trolls. Some posters just argue for the sake of arguing. They thrive on attention. Don’t give it to them.
Some are legitimate. Nothing you say will change their opinion. Further arguing achieves nothing except raising your blood pressure.

And THAT is why that ignore button gets a decent work out at my end.

 

[Equity Market investor]

Then why are you responding? You hinted in #71 above that you were done with arguing and yet you're continuing? Move on or use the " ignore" option. It's simple.

Fuck if I know, it’s so stupid, but speaking for myself only, it totally comes from early childhood and being raised by parents who never made us feel heard or encouraged us kids express our feelings, and so as an adult I can’t resist trying to avoid being misunderstood. My inner dialog involves a lot of “rehearsing” which can be maddening.

My first post was meant to answer the original OP, the next that started the whole thing was just to poke at my post and nothing to do with the OP, and here we are….

I apologize for my part in this whole silly mess, and I feel that I attempted to repair the rift and quash the whole thing, but it didn’t work, and I couldn’t let it go this time.

I have an undeniable desire to defend my character when it’s being questioned. 🕺

 

[$Mansion]

Learn to recognise trolls. Some posters just argue for the sake of arguing. They thrive on attention. Don’t give it to them.
Some are legitimate. Nothing you say will change their opinion. Further arguing achieves nothing except raising your blood pressure.

And THAT is why that ignore button gets a decent work out at my end.

Yes, and also recognize that there are trolls on here who either aren't aware they are trolls or are in denial that they are trolls.

 

[Equity Market investor]

100% agree with this. There's also a lot of posters here who take this way out of content. They'll read some comment and take it into a whole other direction in hopes to start something lol. If I see that. I just laughed and move on. Internet arguing never ends so, why bother. And like Westwoody said.... your not going to change their mind. For some people, this here is a past time, so they have to fill their time.

Learn to recognise trolls. Some posters just argue for the sake of arguing. They thrive on attention. Don’t give it to them.
Some are legitimate. Nothing you say will change their opinion. Further arguing achieves nothing except raising your blood pressure.

 

[maniacalone]

Baby Boomers are fond of reminiscing about the good old days and how they had it tougher than the current generation. However, the reality is that their time was marked by many advantages that are no longer available today. For instance:

• You could get a well-paying job without a high school diploma
• Regular raises were common
• Housing was more affordable, often achievable with only one income
• Life was less hectic and stressful
• Workloads were less intense, and overtime was paid with extra benefits
• The cost of important things, like education, was significantly lower

Additionally, credit scores didn't exist, and elected officials didn't prioritize corporate interests over workers' rights. Politicians werent selling our natural resources rights to foreign countries. People from foreign dictatorships werent as easily able to launder their money here and buy up all the resources, land and houses. . Women weren't yet fully integrated into the workforce, which meant there was less competition for jobs and wages. This led to a smaller workforce with higher wages, but once women entered the workforce en masse, wages stagnated and w rates rose.

It's worth noting that Baby Boomers have had to deal with higher unemployment rates themselves, which makes their criticism of younger generations' work ethic seem hypocritical. But why do they refuse to acknowledge these advantages? Perhaps it's because doing so would also require them to admit that they collectively mismanaged the country's economy, leaving a debt burden for future generations. Instead of facing their own responsibility, they'd rather shift the blame to younger generations.

Were there problems when boomers were young? Sure. But boomers made it infinitely worse for everyone after them.
I could go on and on. but you probably will ignore this, and rather pretend you are some financial genius because you know how to invest in the S&P 500.

(btw despite my username, I do not have a trustfund)

Solid post. I am yet to see anyone challenge a single point he made. Only thing I might add would be that the power and strength of unionized labour for the boomers was much more protective and unified. Now unions simply exist to collect dues for their own benefit and to line politicians pockets.

 

[zippy45]

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-...hood-today-compares-with-prior-generations-2/
Basically from what I can gather younger people who aren't educated have it worse than previous generations but many more are educated now than in the past.
Women in general seem to be doing much better than previous generations

 

[Equity Market investor]

Couldn't agree more with you on your comment. Growing up, I was surrounded by a union worker environment. Family, relatives and friends all had union jobs. I would say from 1990 backwards....unions had strength and balls. Today, not so much.

For example, a close friend of mine works for the city of Vancouver and when they began their strike at the time of the winter Olympics ( 2010). They had city by their balls if they wanted. But at the last minute, someone upstairs caved and suddenly the strike ended. The end result wasn't close to what they wanted at that time. My friend told me later on that many workers were upset at the settlement. I don't mean to derail this thread but that came to mind when you mentioned unions. But yes, different era now.

Now unions simply exist to collect dues for their own benefit and to line politicians pockets.

 

[Pumped]

True that. It’s an expensive hobby. Best ways to afford this Hobby in my opinion are :-

1. Don’t get Married.

Or get married for the right reasons to the right person. I have many friends who have long-term marriages that they make work. And it is work. Anyone, particularly men, who think you meet someone and its all wine, roses and great sex is in for a whole lot of pain.

One friend went through a separation and lost half of everything he had and got nothing from her but the joy of seeing her gone. Stupidly ended up with someone else right away and is now going through another separation and is coughing up half of what little he has left.

And for what?

I'm not anti-marriage, I'm anti-moron. If you can't be alone for ten minutes that's the absolute worst reason to get married. Unfortunately, loneliness is often the number one reason or believing a relationship is an easy path to sex.

Sex should be part of a healthy relationship, but how many people are actually that mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy to achieve that?

My buddy could have dove long and deep into this hobby and still been ahead financially for decades for what it cost him to be in two relationships that brought him nothing but misery.

 

[angry anderson]

The kids have to do without sometimes. They will understand when they're older.

 

[VanCityNewb]

Well this whole thread has been a rollercoaster of emotions

 

[Ickypootang]

My buddy could have dove long and deep into this hobby and still been ahead financially for decades for what it cost him to be in two relationships that brought him nothing but misery.

Not to derail but I read love dong ha ha ha...

 

[Forum mod]

Well this whole thread has been a rollercoaster of emotions

this has become a trainwreck and it's time to put it out of everyone's misery. Closed.