How Does SeniorForums fit in your life?

I joined when I first retired (on disability) at 62 or so. I wanted a forum of my peers who could help me "learn" to be retired...and to share ideas, and info and just fun with people who had been there and done that. I do not post daily, but visit several times a day
 

For quite a time I was searching for a "seniors forum" until I found this one, which I like very much. Being a senior and living alone is not easy, so I find this forum a very good company. I can interact with other seniors with similar issues as I have and find solutions, suggestions, also laugh, great humour and somehow company. I keep myself pretty busy and don't have much time to be on, but try to read almost every day and find nice and interesting posts
about a variety of topics. And most important it makes me feel "not so alone":)
 
I log on every 1-3 days or so. I think some of the topics are interesting, and I think it gives me a small sense of connection. I'd hoped that I could make a friend or two from here and find some common interests, but in the months that I've been here it hasn't happened yet.

I hope that you have a good experience on here and able to socialize and make some connections. All the best.
 
Wes said:
I guess I am asking a basic question that may have been asked before. But, I am new and asking for some basic guidance. I could spend all day on the site. I have both the time and interest, and unfortunately, need as well because I am very lonely. So what I am asking for is some perspective or guidance on the use for membership on the Forum.
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I love that you asked that question! I'll be interested in the replies.
 
Mel N. Choly said:
I log on every 1-3 days or so. I think some of the topics are interesting, and I think it gives me a small sense of connection. I'd hoped that I could make a friend or two from here and find some common interests, but in the months that I've been here it hasn't happened yet.

I hope that you have a good experience on here and able to socialize and make some connections. All the best.
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Well, I think you're nice as I'm sure others do. Stick with us. Mel (cute name).

A few get bored because politics are not allowed and they're looking for a rip-snortin' keyboard war.
Others feel disappointed realizing this is not a dating site.

We do seek good friends, someone to share daily things with and as an antidote to loneliness. We share helpful info as well; music, art and humor. There are military threads, sports and lots more.
 
Will also add, I appreciate the way the forum has been moderated with balance keeping those overly politically oriented in check that otherwise tend to emotionally bash by name or group, while allowing a reasonable amount of discussion with political aspects if posed indirectly.

Also appreciate how those emotional on hot topics are in check that otherwise tend to name call and provoke flaming.
 
Murrmurr said:
I visit SF soon after I get up in the morning, while I wait for my meds to kick in. Then again whenever I take a break from chores, and sometimes again just before or after dinner, and finally, when I can't sleep.

It fills the hours when I would otherwise be sitting on my arse grumbling between cigarettes.
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why grumbling between ciggies Frank...have you rationed yourself ?
 
Mel N. Choly said:
I log on every 1-3 days or so. I think some of the topics are interesting, and I think it gives me a small sense of connection. I'd hoped that I could make a friend or two from here and find some common interests, but in the months that I've been here it hasn't happened yet.

I hope that you have a good experience on here and able to socialize and make some connections. All the best.
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you'll make friends soon enough, once you start talking about your hobbies and likes and dislikes.. you'll soon find kindred spirits.. it takes time for people to get to know you :D I wouldn't say people are unfriendly here I've been here 10 years , and I've got one friend now so that's good ... :sneaky::D
 
I enjoy passing time here interacting with the fun members. I don't get out a lot so it's a place for me to socialize. Now that it's so cold I get out even less. Some of the members bring a smile to my face which I greatly need a lot of the time. I skip around the different forums here looking for topics that interest me and start some threads on occasion.
 
It is fun and provides connection when RL is off line. That is pretty much all the time now. Given my wife's multiple medical issues we are in perpetual lock down, rarely sharing exhalations with others indoors or close together outdoors. But even before the pandemic I've always appreciated the pace of forum discussions: just listen or contribute when the impulse is strong enough. As an added bonus there isn't the need to say the first thing that comes to mind and there is time to come back to it after 'sleeping on it'. This is the main forum I visit these days though I have also kept up with pen friends, though rarely more than one at a time.
 
RadishRose said:
Others feel disappointed realizing this is not a dating site.
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I think most of us can agree that it isn't the best use of the site, but unless we take a pretty narrow and bizarre view of what "social" means I'm not sure how we can say that.

There is nothing in the terms and rules here prohibiting such activity, and women sure do contact guys here with such aims as I found to my own chagrin. Apparently the site is notorious for such instances, though many prefer to sweep it under the rug and pretend that it doesn't go on except at the point in time when it boils over.

I'm not sure why honest actors couldn't engage in this without trouble, but it would be healthiest for them to take it far away from here as soon as possible. Tolerance seems low and judgement levels very high. Toxicity and jealousy lie very near the surface,

Meanwhile, there is a prohibition here about racism, yet I've seen it over and over here and even called it out a time or two. "No politics" is a rule, yet thread after thread here touts a very hot apartheid situation in the world.

Sour pickles live in glass houses, and should know better than to cast stones. A little tolerance hardly seems unwarranted.
 
hollydolly said:
you'll make friends soon enough, once you start talking about your hobbies and likes and dislikes.. you'll soon find kindred spirits.. it takes time for people to get to know you :D I wouldn't say people are unfriendly here I've been here 10 years , and I've got one friend now so that's good ... :sneaky::D
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One?! So modest. You're the easiest person here to talk with.
 
dilettante said:
I think most of us can agree that it isn't the best use of the site, but unless we take a pretty narrow and bizarre view of what "social" means I'm not sure how we can say that.

There is nothing in the terms and rules here prohibiting such activity, and women sure do contact guys here with such aims as I found to my own chagrin. Apparently the site is notorious for such instances, though many prefer to sweep it under the rug and pretend that it doesn't go on except at the point in time when it boils over.

I'm not sure why honest actors couldn't engage in this without trouble, but it would be healthiest for them to take it far away from here as soon as possible. Tolerance seems low and judgement levels very high. Toxicity and jealousy lie very near the surface,

Meanwhile, there is a prohibition here about racism, yet I've seen it over and over here and even called it out a time or two. "No politics" is a rule, yet thread after thread here touts a very hot apartheid situation in the world.

Sour pickles live in glass houses, and should know better than to cast stones. A little tolerance hardly seems unwarranted.
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you're not very happy here are you ? Perhaps our forum isn't for you.. might be best for you to go and find somewhere that suits all your criteria.. (y)
 
hollydolly said:
why grumbling between ciggies Frank...have you rationed yourself ?
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The grumbling is about not getting my pain med. There's a shortage here ...an intentional shortage executed by the Drug Enforcement Admin (DEA).

I've taken Norco since 2016 and it works pretty well; better than any other drug my Dr has Rx'ed. But the DEA did it's thing and no one knows when or if my pharmacy will have some again. Meanwhile, I've been given a drug that doesn't do much at all for pain except make me too addled and stupid to care and I hate that so I don't take it and I just sit and I hurt all day...

Oops. Sorry, that was just me grumbling. I should go have a smoke. 🤪
 
Murrmurr said:
The grumbling is about not getting my pain med. There's a shortage here ...an intentional shortage executed by the Drug Enforcement Admin (DEA).

I've taken Norco since 2016 and it works pretty well; better than any other drug my Dr has Rx'ed. But the DEA did it's thing and no one knows when or if my pharmacy will have some again. Meanwhile, I've been given a drug that doesn't do much at all for pain except make me too addled and stupid to care and I hate that so I don't take it and I just sit and I hurt all day...

Oops. Sorry, that was just me grumbling. I should go have a smoke. 🤪
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No frank, bless you... I know you're in Pain... but I was asking if you'd rationed your cigarettes...
 
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