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re: Why do old people suck at computers?
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:23 am to BulldogXero
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:23 am to BulldogXero
Diffrent school I guess. Not that Microsoft wasn't out or anything. But yes I do remember not printing out a thing, unless it was a picture or something to illustrate the paper. We did make our own Power Points, but it was said that if it was typed they didn't know if you wrote it or someone else.
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Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:24 am to BulldogXero
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old people" who "suck" at computers don't necessarily bother me. My dad drives a machine for a logging company and my mother was a self employed business owner.
Not talking about these people
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I get annoyed by people (not just the old) who literally sit in front of a computer 8 hours a day yet can't do basic tasks like open a web browser or click on the start menu nor do they understand simple concepts like downloading files or copy/paste.
This is what I mean. You have a computer in front of you. You have google and YouTube. Figure it out yourself. They don’t even try
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:25 am to cahoots
My dad is 78. Had one of the first computers available. All of his retired colleagues were writing programs for their own applications 35 years ago with little to no instruction.
I know plenty of "young people" that are computer illiterate.
So I guess my point is, stop making shitty threads.
I know plenty of "young people" that are computer illiterate.
So I guess my point is, stop making shitty threads.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:27 am to ElroyJetSon
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Why do young people suck at typewriters?
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Or cursive writing. lol
Because obsolete technology and writing styles are comparable to current and widespread technology.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:28 am to JamesLang
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My dad is 78. Had one of the first computers available. All of his retired colleagues were writing programs for their own applications 35 years ago with little to no instruction.
I know plenty of "young people" that are computer illiterate.
So I guess my point is, stop making shitty threads.
Shitty anecdotal evidence. By and large younger people are far better at using computers than older generations. Like it's not even close.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:28 am to TH03
You really are an insufferable count.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:30 am to JamesLang
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You really are an insufferable count.
That's a bit dramatic. How in the world was my post insufferable or cüntish?
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:33 am to TH03
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How in the world was my post insufferable or cüntish?
I said you, not your post.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:35 am to TH03
quote:Link?
By and large younger people are far better at using computers than older generations.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:36 am to cahoots
I actually got mad at one of my people for suggesting we should not push an excel workbook I created because “not everyone has developed excel skills.”
bullshite. If you’ve worked in any industry within the last 25 years, you’ve used excel. I don’t care if your 80, you should be able to enter simple information into a spreadsheet. I’m not asking to write VB scripts.
I used to send workbooks with locked fields out to subs for their pay applications. If you’re familiar with the AIA docs, it was basically that. Invariably my admin would spend time every month walking people thorough how to enter data into a spreadsheet. Sweet Jesus how do you run a business in the 21st century without being able to use basic modern computer skills?
bullshite. If you’ve worked in any industry within the last 25 years, you’ve used excel. I don’t care if your 80, you should be able to enter simple information into a spreadsheet. I’m not asking to write VB scripts.
I used to send workbooks with locked fields out to subs for their pay applications. If you’re familiar with the AIA docs, it was basically that. Invariably my admin would spend time every month walking people thorough how to enter data into a spreadsheet. Sweet Jesus how do you run a business in the 21st century without being able to use basic modern computer skills?
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:37 am to JamesLang
Oh so you're just a baby. Got it.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:38 am to cahoots
why do you young people suck at work--like in having a work ethic!
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:40 am to RealityTiger
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By and large younger people are far better at using computers than older generations.
Link?
Seriously? I need a link for this?
Here's the average age of silicon valley developers for one. The vast majority are 20-29 and the average age is 28.
LINK
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:40 am to cici
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why do you young people suck at work--like in having a work ethic!
We don't, grandpa.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:42 am to TH03
Well yeah, because you were all
Or can you not give one? I don't know what that stupid bullshite is that you called a link...like that has anything to do with providing evidence...
quote:, so since we're not allowed to give anecdotal examples of how this OP is an over-generalization, I would like to see black and white link that backed up your remark.
Shitty anecdotal evidence.
Or can you not give one? I don't know what that stupid bullshite is that you called a link...like that has anything to do with providing evidence...
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:45 am to RealityTiger
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so since we're not allowed to give anecdotal examples of how this OP is an over-generalization, I would like to see black and white link that backed up your remark.
Like the link I provided?
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Or can you not give one? I don't know what that stupid bullshite is that you called a link...like that has anything to do with providing evidence...
Oh okay, you're just a clown. Got it. I gave you a link when I really didn't need to.
People who grew up with this technology are better at adapting to and using new technology as it comes. It's absurd that you're trying to imply younger generations on the whole are not vasty better at using this than past generations. Utterly absurd.
Also I'm not quite sure you know what anecdotal means.
This post was edited on 5/11/18 at 8:48 am
Posted on 5/11/18 at 8:56 am to TH03
quote:That's a black and white concrete example of evidence? Really?
Like the link I provided?
quote:And you're a dumbass who thinks he's brilliant.
Oh okay, you're just a clown.
quote:Right, and it was bullshite. All that tells me is the average age of developers in silicon valley. How does that say anything about "old people suck at computers"? Do you really want to hang your hat on that being a link that provides evidence? Really?
I gave you a link when I really didn't need to.
quote:No shite. But there's a difference between being "better at adapting to and using new technology" and "old people suck at computers".
People who grew up with this technology are better at adapting to and using new technology as it comes.
quote:Let's see,
Also I'm not quite sure you know what anecdotal means.
quote:Yep, checks out with my definition. Next?
not necessarily true or reliable, based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
This post was edited on 5/11/18 at 9:01 am
Posted on 5/11/18 at 9:01 am to RealityTiger
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That's a black and white concrete example of evidence? Really?
Yes? It shows that the majority of developers in silcon valley are the younger generations...
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Right, and it was bullshite.
To you. You're being intellectually dishonest in order to be right.
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No shite. But there's a difference between being "better at adapting to and using new technology" and "old people suck at computers".
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The former was my post, the latter was OP. Try not to mix that up. My original post was "By and large younger people are far better at using computers than older generations. Like it's not even close." I didn't say old people suck at computers, OP did.
And since you're still struggling with the word anecdotal:
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not necessarily true or reliable, based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
I used no personal accounts and provided the developer age bracket facts, so thanks.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 9:03 am to cahoots
quote:Because we know how to fix cars and lawnmowers. You have to choose one or the other.
Old people, why do you suck at computers?
Posted on 5/11/18 at 9:08 am to TH03
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It shows that the majority of developers in silcon valley are the younger generations...
No, it tells us the average age of a developer in silicon valley. That's it. You're connecting a lot of dots in between and being
quote:to quote you.
intellectually dishonest in order to be right.
Anyway, just playing devil's advocate here. I was bored and wanted to e-fight somebody.
Funny thing is, I agree with you.
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