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[AnnieA]

I don't see that anyone summarily dismissed you. The term is often used politically. But it has a broader social application than politics alone as the OP and others have pointed out in the thread.

Annie, where on this thread has that ever been addressed? If not not for DaveA, I would say never. When someone addresses anyone as a "snowflake" it is often meant to say that you liberal folks are a bunch of crybabies, as in let them eat cake. You have yours and anybody who doesn't have theirs are just plain old losers. On yes indeed, there is a political component to calling someone a "snowflake". Just because you haven't seen it, that makes it untrue? I have come to really despise that term because I have seen it numerous times on forums and on news items and have been called that.

Confused by the response... I did say it's often used politically in post 48 while also stressing that it does have broader meaning. And I didn't realize that others not addressing your political line of thinking made you feel summarily dismissed. I'm guessing that part of your not getting much response is that people were trying to stay away from political discussions per forum rules. Holly, as OP, meant a different usage than political and clarified that in subsequent posts.

I still say as in post 5 that the root of most of its uses stem from emotional meltdowns ..."an overly sensitive person who "melts"(has a meltdown) when faced with criticism, opposing views etc." or plain 'ole doesn't get their way as @applecruncher pointed out.

 

[Rosemarie]

Thanks Rosemarie for the compliment. I will try not to let it go to my head. LOL Since retirement I have also spend a lot of money on traveling: Africa, winters in Europe, Texas, Mexico, trips out to Newfoundland, Maritimes, Quebec & hoping to do Alaska & the Yukon in summer of 2020. I really feel sorry for fellow pensioners who I see go to the casinos on bus trips & waste their money. Every morning I strum my guitar & sing those lovely old songs that will never be old to me. There is so much to do in retirement I am surprised that more people don't look around & get going. For those with nothing to do, I say go to your local library. There is a huge amount of interesting books, music & videos out there to borrow for "free". Life is short; must get going!

Good for you!
I think this is what retirement should be about,; catching up with all the things you didn't have time for while earning a crust.
Of course, we have to remember that many people are restricted by their circumstances.
I know it sounds selfish, but I'm very glad that my family emigrated and I am not now burdened with caring for my mother.