modestobulldog Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46133262 A Dutch "positivity trainer" has launched a legal battle to change his age and boost his dating prospects. Emile Ratelband, 69, wants to shift his birthday from 11 March 1949 to 11 March 1969, comparing the change to identifying as being transgender. "We live in a time when you can change your name and change your gender. Why can't I decide my own age?" he said. Mr Ratelband argues he feels discriminated against because of his age, and that it was affecting his employment chances and his success rate on the dating app, Tinder. "When I'm 69, I am limited. If I'm 49, then I can buy a new house, drive a different car. I can take up more work," he said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalCoug Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 If that’s how he self-identifies then who are we to argue???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokebball Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 minute ago, modestobulldog said: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46133262 A Dutch "positivity trainer" has launched a legal battle to change his age and boost his dating prospects. Emile Ratelband, 69, wants to shift his birthday from 11 March 1949 to 11 March 1969, comparing the change to identifying as being transgender. "We live in a time when you can change your name and change your gender. Why can't I decide my own age?" he said. Mr Ratelband argues he feels discriminated against because of his age, and that it was affecting his employment chances and his success rate on the dating app, Tinder. "When I'm 69, I am limited. If I'm 49, then I can buy a new house, drive a different car. I can take up more work," he said. Why the hell not? Quote The World Needs More Cowboys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aslowhiteguy Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I will reserve judgement until I find out what bathroom h/she wants to use. 1 2 Quote "Don't underestimate Joe Biden's ability to F@*k things up." Barack Obama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokebball Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 24 minutes ago, NorCalCoug said: If that’s how he self-identifies then who are we to argue???? I'm told to grow up all the time! Quote The World Needs More Cowboys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smltwnrckr Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 26 minutes ago, NorCalCoug said: If that’s how he self-identifies then who are we to argue???? I think the more important question is how does it impact you if he changes his age or whatever he's trying to do? If anything, if this was in the US, it would prevent him from receiving social security benefits for another 20 years. I suppose in this situation you'd have to let insurance companies assess his risk based on his actual age, but beyond that, who cares? Quote Planning is an exercise of power, and in a modern state much real power is suffused with boredom. The agents of planning are usually boring; the planning process is boring; the implementation of plans is always boring. In a democracy boredom works for bureaucracies and corporations as smell works for skunk. It keeps danger away. Power does not have to be exercised behind the scenes. It can be open. The audience is asleep. The modern world is forged amidst our inattention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smltwnrckr Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Joe from WY said: If you disagree with him you're probably a racist. is his name Zwarte Piet? Quote Planning is an exercise of power, and in a modern state much real power is suffused with boredom. The agents of planning are usually boring; the planning process is boring; the implementation of plans is always boring. In a democracy boredom works for bureaucracies and corporations as smell works for skunk. It keeps danger away. Power does not have to be exercised behind the scenes. It can be open. The audience is asleep. The modern world is forged amidst our inattention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadaFan Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Well, if that’s the case I’m now 74 and officially retired! Party at mi casa bitches! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokebball Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 13 minutes ago, NevadaFan said: Well, if that’s the case I’m now 74 and officially retired! Party at mi casa bitches! Address please Quote The World Needs More Cowboys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modestobulldog Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 20 minutes ago, smltwnrckr said: if this was in the US, it would prevent him from receiving social security benefits for another 20 years. If he is successful on the dating apps, who cares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalCoug Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 23 minutes ago, smltwnrckr said: I think the more important question is how does it impact you if he changes his age or whatever he's trying to do? If anything, if this was in the US, it would prevent him from receiving social security benefits for another 20 years. I suppose in this situation you'd have to let insurance companies assess his risk based on his actual age, but beyond that, who cares? It gives me stomach pains from laughing so hard at this stupid shit and the idiots that make excuses for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smltwnrckr Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, NorCalCoug said: It gives me stomach pains from laughing so hard at this stupid shit and the idiots that make excuses for it. how is it an excuse to ask you why anyone including myself your yourself should care at all about this? Quote Planning is an exercise of power, and in a modern state much real power is suffused with boredom. The agents of planning are usually boring; the planning process is boring; the implementation of plans is always boring. In a democracy boredom works for bureaucracies and corporations as smell works for skunk. It keeps danger away. Power does not have to be exercised behind the scenes. It can be open. The audience is asleep. The modern world is forged amidst our inattention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smltwnrckr Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, modestobulldog said: If he is successful on the dating apps, who cares? the balls don't lie. any success will be limited and short-lasting. 1 Quote Planning is an exercise of power, and in a modern state much real power is suffused with boredom. The agents of planning are usually boring; the planning process is boring; the implementation of plans is always boring. In a democracy boredom works for bureaucracies and corporations as smell works for skunk. It keeps danger away. Power does not have to be exercised behind the scenes. It can be open. The audience is asleep. The modern world is forged amidst our inattention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalCoug Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, smltwnrckr said: how is it an excuse to ask you why anyone including myself your yourself should care at all about this? Right, should’ve said “condone this lunacy”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smltwnrckr Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 minute ago, NorCalCoug said: Right, should’ve said “condone this idiocy”. You have yet to explain how this negatively impacts you, or anyone else for that matter. Quote Planning is an exercise of power, and in a modern state much real power is suffused with boredom. The agents of planning are usually boring; the planning process is boring; the implementation of plans is always boring. In a democracy boredom works for bureaucracies and corporations as smell works for skunk. It keeps danger away. Power does not have to be exercised behind the scenes. It can be open. The audience is asleep. The modern world is forged amidst our inattention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aslowhiteguy Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 43 minutes ago, Aslowhiteguy said: I will reserve judgement until I find out which bathroom h/she wants to use. Quote "Don't underestimate Joe Biden's ability to F@*k things up." Barack Obama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modestobulldog Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 24 minutes ago, NevadaFan said: Well, if that’s the case I’m now 74 and officially retired! Party at mi casa bitches! Why not be bi-generational, collect the checks and the chicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalCoug Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 minute ago, smltwnrckr said: You have yet to explain how this negatively impacts you, or anyone else for that matter. I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aslowhiteguy Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 31 minutes ago, Joe from WY said: If you disagree with him you're probably a racist. And a sexist homophobe. Quote "Don't underestimate Joe Biden's ability to F@*k things up." Barack Obama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smltwnrckr Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 minute ago, NorCalCoug said: I did. My bad. I thought I might get a real answer. Quote Planning is an exercise of power, and in a modern state much real power is suffused with boredom. The agents of planning are usually boring; the planning process is boring; the implementation of plans is always boring. In a democracy boredom works for bureaucracies and corporations as smell works for skunk. It keeps danger away. Power does not have to be exercised behind the scenes. It can be open. The audience is asleep. The modern world is forged amidst our inattention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...