2 more ageist remark posts-this time on TechCrunch and the Consumerist

We're called boomers, seniors, 50+, and maybe even elderly but not "old fogies" or "clueless parent".  These are sites with large readerships.  Posts about companies on these sites can bring unsuspecting servers to their knees.  This is the second time for TechCrunch.  My point is, why do they have to use terminology like this?  I also pointed out in another post that another of TechCrunch's sites, Crunchgear ran an article called "How to idiot-proof your parent's computer."

I just find these kinds of comments are uncalled for insults.  What about you?  If you do, let these sites know.

Comments

[Going Like Sixty]

Here's what I posted on TechCrunch. Thanks for the "alert."
Why use the ageist and insulting term: old fogies - when your link leads to this comment... "this age group is perfectly capable of using Yahoo for a portal, Vox for a blogging platform."
Twitter me, skype me, call me on 8x8, text me, email me, or comment on my blog, I'll be interested to hear the justification for calling me an old fogie.

I couldn't get worked up about "clueless parent."

[Going Like Sixty]

Here's one you gotta laff at:
http://messiahofreason.blogspot.com/2007/04/blogger-assholes.html

says over 40 shouldn't use express check out at Walmart, or call tech support because they can't check email!

[Kai Tain]

People need to stop being offended by every little thing, get over yourself and stay the f**k out of the self-service lane in the grocery store you old fart.

haha

crazy over-sensative bastards

the world would not be as funny without you.