Fifty Plus (50+) - You can join a social group!!!!!

YOU CAN JOIN A SOCIAL GROUP!!!!!

Click on your name and look at the lower right side of the page, and YOU CAN JOIN A SOCIAL GROUP!!

OK, 50+'rs, help me out here.

We need to think of what "social groups" are appropriate for 50+'rs.

I would think NOT "social diseases" but one never knows.

How about some titles for 50+ "social groups!"

http://www.bikeforums.net/group.php

.25 a dance!

Bingo!

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Sorry, this is worth a serious reply.

I'm a member of Ravelry.com, a fantastic, large on-line community of knitters, crocheters and spinners (of yarn, not bikes). It has groups and friends and more, like what BF is adding now. Based on the groups I've seen there, I might suggest for here:

50+ 'Bent Riders
50+ Racers
Bike 'n Knit (for cyclists who are also knitters)


I've run out of ideas and these names aren't especially creative but this gives you an idea. Ravelry includes groups for discussion of favorite TV shows, religious groups, political persuasion, recipes, you name it.

Curmudgeons, Retro Grouches...

Okay, seriously? Here's your chance, DF, for that 65+ group. ;)

Curmudgeons, Retro Grouches...

Okay, seriously? Here's your chance, DF, for that 65+ group. ;)

Not fair.

My first post was purposely neutral (well, almost neutral) on purpose.

I was interested in how it would be taken!


YOU CAN JOIN A SOCIAL GROUP!!!!!

Click on your name and look at the lower right side of the page, and YOU CAN JOIN A SOCIAL GROUP!!

OK, 50+'rs, help me out here.

We need to think of what "social groups" are appropriate for 50+'rs.

I would think NOT "social diseases" but one never knows.

How about some titles for 50+ "social groups!"

http://www.bikeforums.net/group.php

YOU CAN JOIN A SOCIAL GROUP!!!!!

...or not.

Is there a social group for people (like me) who are too dumb to understand what this thread is even talking about?

Didn't think so...I'm gonna go eat some pie all by myself.

Is there a social group for people (like me) who are too dumb to understand what this thread is even talking about?

Didn't think so...I'm gonna go eat some pie all by myself.

There are some folks in front of the curve, some with the curve, and some behind the curve!

Sigh! :eek:

I thought the 50+ Forum WAS a social group. Sort of Foo for the Geritol generation. :)

I thought the 50+ Forum WAS a social group. Sort of Foo for the Geritol generation. :)

Thank you. For a while I wondered if I was too dense and missing an inside
joke here or something. Then my cynical side started taking over but you
beat me to the punch. Now I'm just enjoying the irony of social groups
needing to join a social group. I love it.

Not fair.

I was interested in how it would be taken!

It wouldn't be taken far, we'd have to stop for a nap.

Not fair.

My first post was purposely neutral (well, almost neutral) on purpose.

I was interested in how it would be taken!

Neutral? Your original post was dripping with so much sarcasm I nearly slipped and fell on the floor.

So I reply in kind and I'm not fair?

Get over yourself DF.

The hermit - solo riders only please - and highest membership total = 1.

Neutral? Your original post was dripping with so much sarcasm I nearly slipped and fell on the floor.

So I reply in kind and I'm not fair?

Get over yourself DF.


I used to be able to get over myself, but it throws my back out now!

:popcorn

Bike 'n Knit (for cyclists who are also knitters)



This is one I can't join. My friends tried to teach me to knit...said it would be relaxing. After a couple weeks all I wanted to do was stab someone with those needles:twitchy:

This is one I can't join. My friends tried to teach me to knit...said it would be relaxing. After a couple weeks all I wanted to do was stab someone with those needles:twitchy:

Ackkkk! Me too! Except that I gave up on the 2nd day. :lol:

This is one I can't join. My friends tried to teach me to knit...said it would be relaxing. After a couple weeks all I wanted to do was stab someone with those needles:twitchy:

I like doing something while I watch TV or vanpool and I especially like the creations. That said.... I understand the frustration though. I've had many a night when I thought I'd sit and relax and knit while watching TV, only to knit a few rows, rip them out, start over, knit some more, rip it out, start over............ and 2 hours late I got NOTHING done. I've put it away in the closet, only to pull it out a day or two later and begin again. I've really wanted to do this for many years after seeing the beautiful projects others created. It's a little like clipless riding -- it takes practice, practice, practice. I will not quit! :)

I didn't see Club Tombay, I should think that would be a worthy group.

There are some folks in front of the curve, some with the curve, and some behind the curve!

Sigh! :eek:

crap... there's a curve?!

The random post generator sez:

Some people make it happen, some people let it happen, and some people wonder what happened.

Do they actually sell Geritol anymore? What's the new Geritol paradigm? The new anti aging thing?

Sorry, this is worth a serious reply.

I'm a member of Ravelry.com, a fantastic, large on-line community of knitters, crocheters and spinners (of yarn, not bikes). It has groups and friends and more, like what BF is adding now. Based on the groups I've seen there, I might suggest for here:

50+ 'Bent Riders
50+ Racers
Bike 'n Knit (for cyclists who are also knitters)


I've run out of ideas and these names aren't especially creative but this gives you an idea. Ravelry includes groups for discussion of favorite TV shows, religious groups, political persuasion, recipes, you name it.

50+ Quilters
50+ Safety
50+ Singing Cyclists
Vintage Vintage Riders

Thank you. For a while I wondered if I was too dense and missing an inside
joke here or something. Then my cynical side started taking over but you
beat me to the punch. Now I'm just enjoying the irony of social groups
needing to join a social group. I love it.

Good point!

50+ Cross Stitchers
50+ Rubber Stampers

I will try to give a serious answer:
My computer Favorites Center has a list of Blogs and links which I need to follow. Many daily.
Financials dominate and a few what could be called social. Many of these social groups are niche groups. Very specialized.
The BF 50+ is such a group. I can get biking related answers as well as communicate with bikers on a broad range of issue but remember that it is bikers I am talking to.
Let us say that I want to discuss the economy. Would I not be better served to address a more general audience? Getting an opinion from an audience preselected may not be good.

As a card carrying Marxist (Groucho), I can't join any club that would have me as a member.

I used to be able to get over myself!

Evidence, please.

A social group can keep people out*. You could finally have your 65+ group with not a single person underage, DnvrFox.

I totally don't get this thread.

How about a social group for '50+ whose spouse is a cycling nut and we aren't quite as crazy, but still get out there every once in a while, but we're really here just to socialise'?

How about a social group for '50+ whose spouse is a cycling nut and we aren't quite as crazy, but still get out there every once in a while, but we're really here just to socialise'?

Sammilove, what's that little jersey by your name? And also, do you have samoyeds?

Sammilove, what's that little jersey by your name? And also, do you have samoyeds?

That's the new Titanium level membership.

No, no samoyeds, the 'Sammi Love' is for my cat, Sammi. She's the gorgous red headed knockout in my avatar :thumb: .

Titanium club is a yellow jersey, as well as being $25 a year?!?

Now I really don't get it.

I'd be in for a bike and knit group though. Provided it's not both at the same time, and provided I don't have to pay $25 a year for the privilege. I mean that's more than 25 Canabucks now and all.

That's the new Titanium level membership.

No, no samoyeds, the 'Sammi Love' is for my cat, Sammi. She's the gorgous red headed knockout in my avatar :thumb: .

Sammilove, you are an early adopter of that jersey. Were you a red star before that? Why did you decide to become a titanium member?

As a card carrying Marxist (Groucho), I can't join any club that would have me as a member.

I think you're really a Grouchist.

Sammilove, you are an early adopter of that jersey. Were you a red star before that? Why did you decide to become a titanium member?

Titanium is $25 PER YEAR and has its own forum, I think they have free coffee and an executive washroom.

Red Star is $25 once, and, well, you know how much trouble that has gotten you into!

What I don't get is why they did it, other than to boost the revenue stream, and create the situation where Red Star members can be "motivated" to upgrade. There's a thread somewhere that explains it.

A social group can keep people out*. You could finally have your 65+ group with not a single person underage, DnvrFox.


Really - Blackballing - like a fraternity of sorority in college?

No thanks.

That's the new Titanium level membership.

No, no samoyeds, the 'Sammi Love' is for my cat, Sammi. She's the gorgous red headed knockout in my avatar :thumb: .

Sammi, what do you get with the cool shirt?

Titanium is $25 PER YEAR and has its own forum, I think they have free coffee and an executive washroom.

Red Star is $25 once, and, well, you know how much trouble that has gotten you into!

What I don't get is why they did it, other than to boost the revenue stream, and create the situation where Red Star members can be "motivated" to upgrade. There's a thread somewhere that explains it.
No red star, no bird and no t-shirt here - I am just a mooching cheap a--.

How about a social group for people who don't like social groups? There would be no meetings, no discussions, and membership would be limited to those who didn't join.

How about a social group for people who don't like social groups? There would be no meetings, no discussions, and membership would be limited to those who didn't join.

I like it - if you ever read a post or write a post you are immediately removed from the membership roster.

Sammilove, you are an early adopter of that jersey. Were you a red star before that? Why did you decide to become a titanium member?

I was not a red star member. Actually, my wife (the spouse who's the fanatic) bought it for me. I haven't noticed much difference except for the difference in thread tools. It seems that I have the ability to 'ignore' forums, and I can 'ignore' specific threads as well. I'm not sure how that works. I'm going to explore more and see what makes it worth $25 a year.

I like it - if you ever read a post or write a post you are immediately removed from the membership roster.

It's my own version of Russell's paradox (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell%27s_paradox). :)

It's my own version of Russell's paradox (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell%27s_paradox). :)

I read through that. Now I have a headache.

I seriously do not understand the need for social groups. If I have something to post, I'll post it in the appropriate forum. What else do I need? If they make it exclusive to certain members, paying or social groups, then I'll just take my posts elsewhere. It all rings too much of high school for me.

Just remember this, without our posts this site is worth nothing and will get no advertising revenue. So shouldn't they pay us? If not pay us with cash, then at least make the site as user friendly as they can and offer all services for free.

I seriously do not understand the need for social groups. If I have something to post, I'll post it in the appropriate forum. What else do I need? If they make it exclusive to certain members, paying or social groups, then I'll just take my posts elsewhere. It all rings too much of high school for me.

Just remember this, without our posts this site is worth nothing and will get no advertising revenue. So shouldn't they pay us? If not pay us with cash, then at least make the site as user friendly as they can and offer all services for free.

You Hit it Right on The Head.

So, are these social groups like Cults?