Have you been on Reddit recently?

Oh he's an adorable little thing isn't he with his friendly face and welcoming wave.

You read a few subreddits, see how welcoming and kind people are, and think, "Yeah, I could be a part of this."

No don't go in, it's dark and judgy and ageist inside.

Never in my life have I seen so many people who think so highly of themselves, even though they are terrified of their own shadows and need to ask complete strangers how to live. AIO, AITA, should I leave, blah blah blah. I'm anxious, I'm scared, what should I do.

But whoa betide you say or do something they don't agree with (even down to what font people use) they stand and point and laugh at you, accuse you of being a "Facebook Mom" or a "Boomer" like it's a disease.

You are not allowed to like something they don't, have an opposing opinion to them or try and have a sensible discussion about something. They will just shout louder and longer till you have had enough or are too tired of conversing with a brick wall.

The major trope that is rolled out is the "phobia" you're homophobic, transphobic etc etc if you even dare to not see things in total black or white terms. I am not scared of Gay or Trans people why is that the first thing they shout at you now? Oh you must be a crusty anti-vaxxer conspiracy theorist.

It would appear we do not have a choice about anything anymore. Just because someone is wary of letting trans men into women's bathrooms does not mean they are transphobic, it just means they are aware of the risks of the unscrupulous men who will take advantage of the set-up and just wear a dress for nefarious reasons, but you never get the chance to get that far in a conversation they either shout an insult and go away or block you so you have no voice.

You can not say you are not getting vaccinated because you were sick from the last one, or you want to wait and see how it affects others etc. Then you are accused of putting others at risk, but surely if you are vaccinated I am the one at risk. I feel quiet worried for the future of the world when these people will be in charge.

I am older yes, I am grateful I have got to live to this age and hope to continue aging. I have more life experience than you. Just because I am old does not mean I am stupid. I look forward to the day you are old and are being treated how you are treating me and my peers. 

Old does not mean stupid.

Thinking they/them pronouns are silly is our prerogative.

Saying there are more than two genders is insane.

Not knowing how to describe a woman is madness.

Not all progress is good.

I will not be silenced!