Topic: POLL: What is Your Age? (Read 5506 times)

GRAYDOG · « **on:** April 18, 2004, 10:07:29 am »

Just wanted to see what age the average MC user's are . I was on the Hydrogenaudio forum the other day and there was a poll about age and I was shocked what the average age was.

JimH · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2004, 10:19:16 am »

Where's the over 135 category?

KingSparta · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2004, 10:28:08 am »

I feel 14 sometimes, right now I am 99 and depressed

pipsqueak · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2004, 11:48:11 am »

Quote from: GRAYDOG on April 18, 2004, 10:07:29 am

Just wanted to see what age the average MC user's are . I was on the Hydrogenaudio forum the other day and there was a poll about age and I was shocked what the average age was.

Graydog - what was the HAudio average?

GRAYDOG · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2004, 12:00:07 pm »

They had a good turn out of 1000 Users
10-15 years    [ 10 ]     [1.00%]
16-21 years    [ 319 ]     [31.90%] ( This is the age group that I thought was young)
22-27 years    [ 337 ]     [33.70%]
28-33 years    [ 159 ]     [15.90%]
34-39 years    [ 79 ]     [7.90%]
40-45 years    [ 38 ]     [3.80%]
46-51 years    [ 31 ]     [3.10%]
52-57 years    [ 14 ]     [1.40%]
58 years or older    [ 13 ]     [1.30%]
Total Votes: 1000

GRAYDOG · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2004, 01:23:50 pm »

Quote from: JimH on April 18, 2004, 10:19:16 am

Where's the over 135 category?

Jim is that in dog years?

DocLotus · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2004, 03:20:07 pm »

Looks like our average age is over 36 years.

Only goes to show that the typical MC user is more discriminating then the typical Hydrogenaudio forum user

I bet out music preferences are a little more upscale

Not really sure what that says

GRAYDOG · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2004, 06:16:54 pm »

Sure is alot of Wisdom here

mander · « **Reply #8 on:** April 18, 2004, 06:27:26 pm »

haha 31, I guess we only represent 10%... Comeone you 30some year olds represent

GHammer · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2004, 08:55:09 pm »

I'm a sucker for stats and odd correlations. http://www.nationmaster.com/

Looking at some of the main topics on HA, it seems to me that most people there are interested in free tools.

Here the forums revolve around a commercial app.

Maybe younger people like/need to use freeware and as you get older you have the luxury of paying for the best.

Wile E. One · « **Reply #10 on:** April 18, 2004, 10:24:53 pm »

Quote from: GHammer on April 18, 2004, 08:55:09 pm

Maybe younger people like/need to use freeware and as you get older you have the luxury of paying for the best.

If there were a nail here... you'd have hit it on the head.

Interestingly, I'm finding myself in that transition stage right now. Up until now, I'd be hard pressed to let a dime out of my pocket for software (mostly because I couldn't afford it, being a student and all). Recently, I've found myself more inclined to buy software. It's not that I never wanted to... but I couldn't before.

The one exception I made was for Media Jukebox 8. The software was great, but what made me pay up was this forum. I had a problem with MJ, reported it here... and it was fixed within a couple days. For me, that made the difference. Needless to say, I've been addicted to this place ever since.

Thanks for that.

GRAYDOG · « **Reply #11 on:** April 19, 2004, 02:48:03 pm »

One thing that seem's to keeping coming up is not only is Media Center a great program but the Forum is a special place to come and not only get help but also keep in touch with each other.

DocLotus · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2004, 03:17:43 pm »

Yes,

Er... Hi Graydog

GRAYDOG · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2004, 04:57:09 pm »

Hey Doc, if You don't mind saying what did You retire from?

DocLotus · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2004, 05:19:51 pm »

From Life

Actually, from working.

I was a manager at GE for 28 years, then self employed as a programmer for the next 16 years then a lot of small odd jobs just to keep busy.

Now, full time loafer... mostly on my computer.

Thanks for asking

GRAYDOG · « **Reply #15 on:** April 19, 2004, 05:22:48 pm »

Cant wait to join You

DocLotus · « **Reply #16 on:** April 19, 2004, 05:31:39 pm »

It is simply amazing just how many things one has the time to do after retiring.

I thought that I would be all caught up after the first year, but going on my third year & am still finding things that needs working on; new projects just keep coming up.

The neat thing is all the new projects I can now do that I would never consider before.

Every time I complete one, two more pop up... neat

GRAYDOG · « **Reply #17 on:** April 19, 2004, 05:40:27 pm »

Is there a Honydo list?

DocLotus · « **Reply #18 on:** April 19, 2004, 05:52:04 pm »

No longer married

graham131 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 19, 2004, 06:05:45 pm »

Quote from: DocLotus on April 19, 2004, 05:52:04 pm

No longer married

Lucky you

DocLotus · « **Reply #20 on:** April 19, 2004, 06:10:26 pm »

Sounds like you still are ?

GRAYDOG · « **Reply #21 on:** April 19, 2004, 09:25:58 pm »

Well Doc , retired and single now if you were only rich insted of good lookin

DocLotus · « **Reply #22 on:** April 19, 2004, 09:30:43 pm »

Can't I have both ?

GRAYDOG · « **Reply #23 on:** April 20, 2004, 07:21:21 pm »

Look's like 31 to 35 biggest age group . but there is alot of dirt here to

DocLotus · « **Reply #24 on:** April 20, 2004, 09:13:07 pm »

Yum, Yum... Love dirt

modelmaker · « **Reply #25 on:** April 20, 2004, 11:56:41 pm »

dirt, dirt, dirt....

JustinChase · « **Reply #26 on:** April 21, 2004, 11:37:07 am »

Well, I'm in the process of planning my mid-life retirement. I'm 34 and am hoping to leave on my round-the-world trip before my 35th birthday (November), and figure to travel for 5-10 years, maybe more.

I'm just not happy playing 'keep up with the Jones's'. I've become so wrapped up in acquiring things I don't need, I've lost touch with my wants to just simply be happy. I've started selling everything I own, which is officially "Way too much!", and it feels good. I figure I'll go back to some form of work sometime, but certainly not in an office again, it seems that's where my happiness level started to drop. I need to be outside. Unfortunately, Omaha, NE is not a place where the weather is condusive to being outside year-round. I'm hoping that somewhere in my travels I will find someplace that just 'feels like home'.

Anyway, that's the brief version of my pending mid-life retirement, in case anyone cares.

pipsqueak · « **Reply #27 on:** April 21, 2004, 11:48:38 am »

justin - go read a book called 'affluenza' (the social disease of acquiring too much). its very interesting and im sure you would empathise with it's sentiment...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1576751996/qid=1082566069/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_1/103-4751416-5765450?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

pip

JustinChase · « **Reply #28 on:** April 21, 2004, 02:15:26 pm »

Thanks pip,

It looks very interresting, I'm ordering a copy right now.

GRAYDOG · « **Reply #29 on:** April 21, 2004, 04:37:58 pm »

Quote from: JustinChase on April 21, 2004, 11:37:07 am

" I've started selling everything I own,"
Did You read about the Man from England that sold every thing He had and took the money to LasVeagus and placed all on black and won! wow I could never take such a risk
s.

bebop · « **Reply #30 on:** April 21, 2004, 05:50:35 pm »

Go For it, Jus! You are doing what our eldest daughter did...she is a tad younger, but needed change. She quit her high stress, six day a week job,downsized everything to the bare basics (now she is doing reflexology, herbal nutrition and two days a week she does dental assisting which pays the bills). Went backpacking in England and Ireland and had a blast. She is more relaxed, loves her new jobs and has more time to surf and do all the other outdoor stuff she loves and is by far happier than we've seen her in ages ( even though she is usually flat broke). Her choices were not the same as ours, but she is happy and that's what matters most to us as her parents. Have a great adventure!

JustinChase · « **Reply #31 on:** April 26, 2004, 10:39:05 am »

Quote from: pipsqueak on April 21, 2004, 11:48:38 am

justin - go read a book called 'affluenza' (the social disease of acquiring too much). its very interesting and im sure you would empathise with it's sentiment...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1576751996/qid=1082566069/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_1/103-4751416-5765450?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

pip

Thanks again pip, I've started reading it, and find it articulates my current feelings quite well. I knew I've been feeling pressured too much lately, and this book really helps explain my feelings/stress/disgust/frustration with this whole 'culture of consumerism'.

I just wish the show was going to be replayed on PBS again sometime, so I could see the start of this movement. I really think it could grow into a movement, it affects so many people, and it's 'lessons' are so eye opening, it's hard to imagine that it wouldn't touch the lives of so many that are struggling to figure out why they aren't really happy, even though they have 'everything they've always wanted'.

Thanks again, it's a great read so far.

pipsqueak · « **Reply #32 on:** April 26, 2004, 10:48:47 am »

JustinChase

Fantastic - im glad you like it. I thought it was an enlightening read.

I did a lot of travelling a few years ago (2 years worth) (after working in some high pressure corporate job) and one thing i have learnt through all this is the importance of balance.

I no longer advocate working terribly long hours in a job you hate just to get the money, and equally i dont advocate living a life of frugality.

Everyone needs to find their balance ... be it in the US culture of consumerism where the populous with one of the worlds highest GDP per capita is actually dis-saving wealth or subsistance farming in Tibet. What you choose should reflect only your fulfillment needs...

pip

[hmm - this message board really is a thought provoking experience]

PS. Justin - i think some of the people on the board would expect you to keep us updated as to your travels...even if you otherwise ditch the modern world

JustinChase · « **Reply #33 on:** April 27, 2004, 10:55:04 am »

It's one of the few things I intend to try to at least sort of keep up on, so you guys should be seeing some pics and hearing some stories from around the world.

I just hope that some day MC can be run as an online application, so I can login to my custom MC 'site' and manage my music from anywhere in the world. I realize this will almost certainly never happen, but I have my fingers crossed anyway. I just know there's no way I'll be able to get all of my music onto a portable device, 40gb iPod is the current plan, but nothing is decided yet.

Anyway, thanks again for the suggestion. Also, you might want to check out another book called 'Vagabonding' by Rolf Potts. It talks about the hows and whys of world travel. A very good read as well.

Here is his website...

http://www.vagabonding.net/

pipsqueak · « **Reply #34 on:** April 27, 2004, 12:04:48 pm »

justin

you already can - kind of. make sure you have a fixed ip address and you log in and listen / manage remotely.

the issue for you is where do you host it while youre away...

pip

JustinChase · « **Reply #35 on:** April 27, 2004, 12:46:44 pm »

I will have someone put my server in their house while I'm gone, so that's easy. I don't think you can manage music i.e. transfer music to/from the iPod (or whatever I end up with) via the web interface. I think it's only for listening.

Please someone correct me if I'm wrong, but i think I asked Matt about this a while back.

Carpe Diem

cattani · « **Reply #36 on:** April 27, 2004, 04:03:45 pm »

I submit my age.
Anyway, this software is for smart user with more pretence.

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