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POLL: The SP Order of Ancientness 2006

Discussion in 'Sorcerous Sundries' started by Harbourboy, Oct 11, 2006.

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  1. Harbourboy

    Harbourboy Take thy form from off my door! Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    A discussion in the SPS Private Forum has reminded me that is time again for the 3rd annual survey of the generation gaps in Sorcerer's Place.

    Last year, 17- 21 year olds (Youthful Rebellion) ruled the roost with 40% of the head count.

    And in 2004, 17 - 21 year olds (All Care and No Responsibility) also topped the poll with 35%.

    So, in 2006, are the oldies taking over, or has there been enough new blood since last year to keep things youthful? Time to find out.

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    Poll Results: The SP Order of Ancientness 2006 (115 votes.)

    Which category corresponds to your current age? (Choose 1)
    * 11 or under (There was a time before the Internet?) - 0% (0)
    * 12 - 16 (There was a time when kids didn't take cellphones to school?) - 5% (6)
    * 17 - 21 (There was a time before PCs?) - 37% (42)
    * 22 - 29 (There was a time before colour TV?) - 28% (32)
    * 30 - 38 (There was a time before space rockets?) - 17% (20)
    * 39 - 55 (There was a time before radio?) - 10% (12)
    * 56 or over (There was something before me?) - 3% (3)
     
    Harbourboy, Oct 11, 2006
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  2. Colthrun

    Colthrun Walk first in the forest and last in the bog Veteran

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    Hey, I still remember those BETA video recorders... :geezer:
     
    Colthrun, Oct 11, 2006
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  3. Trellheim Gems: 22/31
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    I'm 15, but
    22 - 29 (There was a time before colour TV?)
    would correspond me better
     
    Trellheim, Oct 11, 2006
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  4. Atmer

    Atmer Wandering... Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    That one statement made me a little sad... :(

    Although I'm only 26, I had have a black and white TV in my room when I was younger. It was not the best place to watch cartoons. :p
     
    Atmer, Oct 11, 2006
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  5. Master of Nuhn

    Master of Nuhn Wear it like a crown Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    26. I never found a b/w tv in our house.
     
    Master of Nuhn, Oct 11, 2006
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  6. JSBB Gems: 31/31
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    I have hit 30 since last time we had one of these so I have graduated up to a more senior category.
     
    JSBB, Oct 11, 2006
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  7. Harbourboy

    Harbourboy Take thy form from off my door! Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    I am wondering if many of the old 17-21 guard have finally matured into the 22-29 brigade and become more responsible members of society.
     
    Harbourboy, Oct 11, 2006
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  8. Mesmero

    Mesmero How'd an old elf get the blues?

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    I'm still in the same age slot... it's almost like I haven't aged at all.

    Talking about ancientness, has Nakia been around here in a while? I guess the 56+ category will need every vote they can get, to be able to compete with the younger categories.
     
    Mesmero, Oct 11, 2006
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  9. Felinoid

    Felinoid Who did the what now?

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    Age takes us all in time...
     
    Felinoid, Oct 11, 2006
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  10. Susipaisti

    Susipaisti Maybe if I just sleep... Veteran

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    We had two of those for quite a while even after VHS had completely taken over. Somebody was a cheapskate.

    Two months until my 23rd birthday, so it's the middle slot for me. I've only had to watch a b&w tv in the...countryside. Call it survival camp. Mentally and physically. Especially mentally. Relatives, you see.
     
    Susipaisti, Oct 11, 2006
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  11. Abomination Gems: 26/31
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    On the fringes of the 17-21 bracket. I'm not in the next group yet but I am now contributing to society ;)
     
    Abomination, Oct 11, 2006
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  12. Uytuun Gems: 25/31
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    20, so still in the same age group. But we had black and white TV for a long time. Imagine Sesame Street in B&W, a grey Bigbird. :shake:
     
    Uytuun, Oct 11, 2006
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  13. Taza

    Taza Weird Modmaker Veteran

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    I'm in the 17-21 bracket... and I did have a black and white TV.
     
    Taza, Oct 12, 2006
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  14. Harbourboy

    Harbourboy Take thy form from off my door! Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Apologies for any underestimation on the pervasive longevity of certain milestones of technology. We did have a black and white TV that we used well into the 80s but I didn't realise they were so popular with other people here as well. Anybody who has used a black and white TV is hereby granted the title of honorary geezer :geezer: :geezer: (for today only).
     
    Harbourboy, Oct 12, 2006
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  15. chevalier

    chevalier Knight of Everfull Chalice ★ SPS Account Holder Veteran

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    It was 19 for me when I joined. Now it's 23. Oh, just for those of you who think I'm old and grey. :shake:
     
    chevalier, Oct 12, 2006
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  16. Warrior of the World

    Warrior of the World Questing through space

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    19, here. Full of youth and vigour, and all that. Or possibly not.
     
    Warrior of the World, Oct 12, 2006
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  17. Celesialraven Gems: 11/31
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    Well, I'm on the tale end of 21(by all rights I'm 22...). I guess that means that I hold within me the memories of the days before the pc when the TV was thine god. Of course, those days those days are long past and nearly forgotten (i still download\rent where appropriate the occational discontinued tv show from my youth and revel in its campy goodness).
     
    Celesialraven, Oct 12, 2006
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  18. Rotku

    Rotku I believe I can fly Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    Still in the 17-21 catagory. A few more years yet. Ask again in 2010 ;)

    We got our first PC when I was 4, iirc. And last time I watched a black and white TV would have been... June, I think. Got an old portable one to take up the mountains when we go skiing.
     
    Rotku, Oct 12, 2006
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  19. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    14 when I joined now I'm 18. Well we got our first PC in what 1991? So I was like three. But my family has always been pretty up to date in technology, faster than most people I'd say. We were using Windows 3.1 when most people used DOS. Right now I don't even think there is a workable VCR here, only DVD players :shake: . Meh my sister is talking about her youth where BETA and Audio Cassette were cool. Am I young or she's old ? :confused:
     
    Ofelix, Oct 12, 2006
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  20. Splunge

    Splunge Bhaal’s financial advisor Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    :geezer:

    'nuff said :p
     
    Splunge, Oct 12, 2006
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