Dutch man, 69, starts legal fight to identify as 20 years younger

[TM92 527]

On 11/9/2018 at 9:04 PM, Satisfied said:

What do you suppose the issues are with women who want to be viewed as men, or vice versa?  Or any of the 30+ genders who don’t seem to understand biology?

Looks like Ratelband is trying to use the current trend towards acceptance of the above to justify his age change request. Ratelband has said, "You can change your name. You can change your gender. Why not your age?" https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/pensioner-who-identifies-as-49-wants-age-legally-changed-to-improve-chances-on-tinder-a3984086.html

On 11/9/2018 at 10:37 PM, Steeleballz said:

None of what you posted is really relevant to the gentleman who is the subject of this topic.

Thus, @Satisfied's post technically is relevant.

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[TM92 527]

On 11/9/2018 at 1:32 AM, Bill & Katya said:

If this works, will a 16 year old be able to legally change their age to 21 so they can buy alcohol, pot, or God forbid a gun (in areas that have enacted age limits on gun purchases)?

You missed one: Will a 13 year old be able to legally change their age to 67 in order to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)* based on the new age? If so, proxy communism, here we come

*SSI pays benefits to people who are older than 65 years of age, blind or disabled and who have no income or low income. Unlike other Social Security benefits, these benefits are not paid based on past earnings and Social Security tax payments.

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[Boiler 43,425]

Whatever his history he will be known for bringing forward and fighting against the most discriminatory issue of our time.

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

16 hours ago, Bill & Katya said:

For the record my wife is older than me although she looks younger.  Regardless, I still want to know if a 16 year old can change their age legally?

 

16 hours ago, Steeleballz said:

 Why ask a question that you already know the answer to?

Five short years ago, the question “how many genders are there?” would never had to have been asked.  Or “which bathroom should I use?”  

 

Different questions have become more valid in recent years.

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[Diane and Chris 651]

On 11/8/2018 at 11:55 AM, yuna628 said:

Guy sounds like a nutcase to me. Plenty of young things throw themselves at aged men. Perhaps he should search dating aps or scenes that are actually looking for a man of his age.

Exactly!  But, he doesn’t want that!  He wants what is out of reach and can’t accept his own reality. 

[Boiler 43,425]

11 minutes ago, Satisfied said:

 

Five short years ago, the question “how many genders are there?” would never had to have been asked.  Or “which bathroom should I use?”  

 

Different questions have become more valid in recent years.

Last time I looked we were up to 63 genders.

[Diane and Chris 651]

5 hours ago, TM92 said:

You missed one: Will a 13 year old be able to legally change their age to 67 in order to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)* based on the new age? If so, proxy communism, here we come

*SSI pays benefits to people who are older than 65 years of age, blind or disabled and who have no income or low income. Unlike other Social Security benefits, these benefits are not paid based on past earnings and Social Security tax payments.

It would only be fair. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. 

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

18 hours ago, Steeleballz said:

 

   If I am following correctly, several guys with younger wives are taking exception to a statement saying there are plenty of older men with younger wives. I wish I hadn't slept through my psychology class. I might have followed this better, cause it seems kind of silly.

as usual the MDL leaves out the part of the story that totally changes the context of the entire story( hint it had something to with "could not find women here in America:  Nice job, I hear CNN is hiring 

[Steeleballz 7,550]

6 hours ago, TM92 said:

Looks like Ratelband is trying to use the current trend towards acceptance of the above to justify his age change request. Ratelband has said, "You can change your name. You can change your gender. Why not your age?" https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/pensioner-who-identifies-as-49-wants-age-legally-changed-to-improve-chances-on-tinder-a3984086.html

Thus, @Satisfied's post technically is relevant.

 

    The initial statement i responded to, about 30+ genders, mental issues and not understanding biology was completely off base and not related to the current topic. The discussion of transgender issues generally results in  posts that push the limits of the TOS. I don't care to be drawn into discussions about it, especially if it is not the subject of the topic.

 

    Discussing age specifically though, the current human understanding of time is that it is linear and moves in one direction. I have had the occasional debate with people who would challenge that concept as being constricted by the limitations of our own perception, but it is not something we yet understand enough to alter. You can not medically or scientifically change the amount of time that has past since a person's birth. You may feel or look different than your chronological age, but you can't be a different age.

[Steeleballz 7,550]

2 minutes ago, Marty Byrde said:

as usual the MDL leaves out the part of the story that totally changes the context of the entire story( hint it had something to with "could not find women here in America:  Nice job, I hear CNN is hiring 

 

  You gave the post a heart, so I'm assuming you didn't object to the wording at the time. 

[Dashinka 23,232]

5 hours ago, Steeleballz said:

 

    The initial statement i responded to, about 30+ genders, mental issues and not understanding biology was completely off base and not related to the current topic. The discussion of transgender issues generally results in  posts that push the limits of the TOS. I don't care to be drawn into discussions about it, especially if it is not the subject of the topic.

 

    Discussing age specifically though, the current human understanding of time is that it is linear and moves in one direction. I have had the occasional debate with people who would challenge that concept as being constricted by the limitations of our own perception, but it is not something we yet understand enough to alter. You can not medically or scientifically change the amount of time that has past since a person's birth. You may feel or look different than your chronological age, but you can't be a different age.

What about Dr. Who?  😀

 

Yes, all points regarding age that you brought forward are absolutely correct.  It is a joke what this Dutch man is attempting to do, hopefully the Dutch courts throw him out on his 69 year old bottom.  Maybe Nigel Powers was correct.  

 

“There are only two things I can't stand in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures... and the Dutch.”

 

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

15 hours ago, TM92 said:

Looks like Ratelband is trying to use the current trend towards acceptance of the above to justify his age change request. Ratelband has said, "You can change your name. You can change your gender. Why not your age?" https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/pensioner-who-identifies-as-49-wants-age-legally-changed-to-improve-chances-on-tinder-a3984086.html

Thus, @Satisfied's post technically is relevant.

Thank you.  It's nice to feel relevant for a change.  May karma smile fondly on you in the days to come!

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

7 hours ago, Steeleballz said:

 

    The initial statement i responded to, about 30+ genders, mental issues and not understanding biology was completely off base and not related to the current topic. The discussion of transgender issues generally results in  posts that push the limits of the TOS. I don't care to be drawn into discussions about it, especially if it is not the subject of the topic.

 

    Discussing age specifically though, the current human understanding of time is that it is linear and moves in one direction. I have had the occasional debate with people who would challenge that concept as being constricted by the limitations of our own perception, but it is not something we yet understand enough to alter. You can not medically or scientifically change the amount of time that has past since a person's birth. You may feel or look different than your chronological age, but you can't be a different age.

*passed

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

9 hours ago, Steeleballz said:

 

  You gave the post a heart, so I'm assuming you didn't object to the wording at the time. 

I am a cheap easy date with like buttons 😁

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15 minutes ago, Marty Byrde said:

I am a cheap easy date with like buttons

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