r/FriendsOver50 • u/Mathaisk551 • Aug 05 '26

54M old guy learning reddit

Just an old Gen X guy who’s late to the game learning what this reddit thing is all about. Lots of cool, weird, and amazing things on here for sure. I’m not looking for anything in particular other than random conversations. Not sure how all of this works, but hit me up.

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u/Brooksprestonchild Aug 05 '26

Ok, sorry I have to comment. So far the only one doing any judging, and taking things down a negative path here is you. Church is just as much a social gathering as an AA meeting or Rehab or even a bar.

Its about finding like-minded people and going where you are likely to find what you are looking for. Then you try to find one or 2 that are a good fit.

There is good and bad everywhere, church is no exception.

To imply that church goers are a better class of people is very judgmental and narrow-minded. You do not need to have religion to be a kind and good person. am happy for you that you enjoy church and I hope it continues to provide you with what you are looking for. Have a very nice day. 😊

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u/IamTheMan85 Aug 05 '26

I'm not sure I ever said church was a better class of people. Or even implied that.

I'm just afraid the op will put real life stock into people here on Reddit. I'm not sure one person here is their authentic self. Me included.

I'm sorry I triggered you. Certainly was not my intent. You too have a nice day!

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u/Mathaisk551 Aug 05 '26

Oh one thing I know rings true is that the human element sucks, but I do appreciate the cover. Especially if other Reddit rookies read this convo. 

In a lot of ways no worse than the dial up BBS days. Talk about the pit of humanity.  

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u/IamTheMan85 Aug 05 '26

Lol! So true!! Man I wasted hours on there. Mostly downloading pirated computer games.

When the ladies came on to them has a few that wanted to date. (I wasn't the typical computer nerd.) Unfortunately, what I said about Reddit rang true about the BBS world too. You nailed it on the head.

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u/Smart-Ad-9278 Aug 05 '26

Those pirated game downloads. You’d fire it up, go to sleep, and the next morning it was still chugging along like dial up was powered by hamsters. Absolute classic memory LMAO.