gerryfuss 0 #1 October 22, 2003 I've noticed some people discussing this issue. Some say yes others say no. I say lets put it to a vote. Whats wrong with age being an optional option in your profile? I say Yes as you can see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #2 October 22, 2003 why not, I have nothing to hide, I'm 24 (the age I look), and also 7 (my mental age), so a total of 31---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #3 October 22, 2003 Of course it should be. So should zodiac sign, shoe size, marital status, race, IQ, eye color, salary, kind of car you drive, favorite color, and most important piercings - where and how many. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #4 October 22, 2003 QuoteOf course it should be. So should zodiac sign, shoe size, marital status, race, IQ, eye color, salary, kind of car you drive, favorite color, and most important piercings - where and how many. OMG! No Way!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonSanta 0 #5 October 22, 2003 Yeah, we need more ways of boxing people into nice fitting categories. My, am I in a splendid mood today... Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #6 October 22, 2003 QuoteMy, am I in a splendid mood today... Yeah me too...can you tell?! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 22 #7 October 22, 2003 whuffo? either u r young and stupid or a boring old fart - so where's the differnce?The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #8 October 22, 2003 If this were a dating website I'd say yes. But last time I checked dropzone.com was a skydiving related website... and age has very little to do with skydiving. Well, other than to show how long someone has been in the sport.... What we need in our profiles is our skydiving age. Not our physical age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #9 October 22, 2003 Age is a very basic profile entry, I don't know why people are fighting it so much. I agree though that at least our skydiving age should be in our profiles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #10 October 22, 2003 QuoteIf this were a dating website I'd say yes. So... you are going with a "yes"? Weight and height would be good too. BTW, who is collecting pimp fees for HH these days? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #11 October 22, 2003 You forgot a few, sunny. Here's what we really need in our profiles - age, sex (yes or no), marital status, zodiac sign, IQ, race, shoe size, piercings (where and how many), female cup size, male condom size, favorite color, height, weight, favorite salad dressing, helmet, salary, altimeter, audible, camera(s), dbox or open mount, favorite sex position, mothers maiden name, driver's license number, favorite type of cookie, cat or dog person, number of children and their ages, type of car we drive, list of guns we own, and which intoxicants we imbibe in (if any). Did I miss anything? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #12 October 22, 2003 Why is age an important factor for skydiving?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #13 October 22, 2003 Is that a personal attack. I am not a boring old fart.-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerryfuss 0 #14 October 22, 2003 I agree years in the sport would be a good category to have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #15 October 22, 2003 QuoteIs that a personal attack. I am not a boring old fart. Nobody said you were boring. I think looks should be on the profile. Rate it 1-to-10. I am much better looking on the internet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #16 October 22, 2003 QuoteIf this were a dating website I'd say yes. But last time I checked dropzone.com was a skydiving related website... and age has very little to do with skydiving. Well, other than to show how long someone has been in the sport.... What we need in our profiles is our skydiving age. Not our physical age. Agreed. I don't think that someones age should make a difference, and sometimes when you read it, you form an opinion based on age. Shouldn't matter, age is not a factor. I like the skydiving age thing. I always wonder when looking at profiles, what year they got into the sport. That would be good info. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #17 October 22, 2003 QuoteIf this were a dating website I'd say yes. But last time I checked dropzone.com was a skydiving related website... and age has very little to do with skydiving. Well, other than to show how long someone has been in the sport.... What we need in our profiles is our skydiving age. Not our physical age. Last year my mother was somewhat shocked when she found out that triathlon participants usually get marked on the leg with their age. It hasn't progressed to marking marital status too, but give it time. There are a few reasons why physical age could be relevent, but yeah, skydiving age makes more sense. Could have a field for date of first jump and let it do the math. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunsetjim 0 #18 October 22, 2003 I say yes - absolutely - make it an option. if you want to share your age, share your age. if you don't want to - don't fill anything in. seems ridiculously simple to me. jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somethinelse 0 #19 October 22, 2003 It's cool to be able to be part of discussions or give input without my age being a preconcieved factor. Just like to put in or not put in a picture next to your sign on name here... I like having no preconcieved ideas of WHO or WHAT I am JUST because I may happen to be from a different generation than you. But because of that very thing- there's lots of times when I can contribute or understand because I have "BEEN THERE & DONE THAT!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #20 October 22, 2003 QuoteI say yes - absolutely - make it an option. if you want to share your age, share your age. if you don't want to - don't fill anything in. seems ridiculously simple to me. Maybe i'm wrong, but i didn't think it was "ridiculously simple" for HH to add things into the profile. If people are really wanting to tell everyone their age they can type the info into the "other interests" section of the profile. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunsetjim 0 #21 October 23, 2003 in response to: " . . . Maybe i'm wrong, but i didn't think it was "ridiculously simple" for HH to add things into the profile . . . " sorry - a) what does HH mean? (my mind working very slow right now i guess) and b) my ridiculously simple comment referrred to the whole discussion, not the actual action of inputting information into a profile. do i think age should be a mandatory field? NO, absolutely not. do i think it should be an optional field - therein lies the ridiculous simplicity. BTW - i also very much dig the skydiving age question. that would be good to know. but also something i would make optional, you know? Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #22 October 23, 2003 How about a section where you can say anything you want in X many words?"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #23 October 23, 2003 Okay all those things but also you missed: Favorite books, musician, type of grass (as in Saint Augustine Grass, et al. not that other kind ya freaks), what cartoon character you most admire and why, number of fingers/toes, high school/college transcripts, political affiliations, oh yeah and the ever important favorite aircraft to jump from, yeah that should definitely be on there because someone might like to jump off the Wright Flyer and well we want to avoid them for sure. Hmm oh yeah and favorite wine to go with portabella mushrooms and chocolate cake. Yeah that is key. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #24 October 23, 2003 QuoteCould have a field for date of first jump and let it do the math. Mmm. Lets see now... My daughter did her 1st jump at 7, and my dad at 62... So how would that math help you? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pa2themd 0 #25 October 23, 2003 I honestly don't think it is such a big deal, make it optional!! U don't see people fighting as to whether we must insert our ICQ number, hell I don't care whether people know how old I am...whether it relates to skydiving or not! As for DZ.com being about skydiving yes it is, but there are also very general threads from sex to gardening to what shud I wear on my date...guys lighten up!! "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
