AGISM by a Boring Old Fart

[jon.hayworth]

I am "Over the Hill" - "A Boring Old Fart"

That is official - well in one Lit writers estimation that is the assumption she made. And I am mad - so bloody mad I had to post this.

Last weekend I received a PM from a writer asking if I would look at a GG story. Even as I responded another PM arrived. the text of which I show below with only details that might identify the writer omitted.

Jon
OMG, I just read your profile. Being that you are in your 50's, I kinda think editing a girl/girl story is not of your calibre. See, I was right, I knew you were older. I could just tell. For some reason, you sounded so sophisticated.

Anywho, I guess I shouldn't jump to conclusions...I just wanted to let you know I understand if this type of story isn't to your liking. Perhaps I should find a woman editor...

..................................

Anywho, take care Jon and the best of luck in all your future endeavours as a writer.


I have not heard back from the writer so I guess she is out there looking for a younger / female editor.

The Joke is that this month I recieved a Payment through PayPal for my Girl Girl story "The Ring" that has been published on http://www.DarkerPleasures.com

The point of this post, apart from being a safety valve to let some of my anger out, is that you should not make assumptions from reading people's profiles.

Really pissed yet lmao

jon

 

[jon.hayworth]

For the person who voted nice to know someone loves me.

j

 

[Guest]

M'am here.

Jon, glad you posted. Us 'senior' types seem a minority on Lit. I'll be 57 in Nov. and am in my 5th or 6th prime (lost count after 40).

Don't be angry - I laugh at youth, though sometimes I envy or adore 'them'. Silly girls, and boys. Damn the law of gravity though.

Golden lads and girls all must
As chimney sweepers, come to dust.
Cymbeline

Not that profiles are real CVs but I certainly would check one out before asking someone to edit my work. I suppose age (18 to 20-something) might prejudice me agaisnt them, even if they were fine writers. I'm more interested in the surrounding content, and the context, than the sex scenes I write so I'd want a mature mind helping me out.

One might have a fine education and begun reading at age 3 but I've been reading two to three times longer than most on Lit. so that's important too. I mean to say that too many young writers have no real vocabularies of their own, and little reference tools, whether it be from literature or life.

I will read your story soon. Cheers, Perdita

p.s. the horniest, most virile, wise and witty man I know is just a couple years younger than me; wouldn't give him up for any young bloke.

 

[Guest]

For the person who voted nice to know someone loves me.

j

Perdita here.

 

[cookiejar]

Hey I don't know you but I love you too ..lol

And I intend on going over to read your story.

 

[Madame Manga]

Probably her daddy is your age, and since she doesn't know any men her daddy's age other than her daddy, she thinks you ARE her daddy. And of COURSE Daddy has no interest whatsoever in girl/girl erotica.

Must be pretty young--let's hope she grows out of it. ;-)

MM

 

[wildsweetone]

awww shucks.

Any number of things could have kept the lady from replying, possibly her pc went up in smoke?

Firstly, there are a large number of Profiles that have nothing but lies on them, anybody who relys on a Profile as truth is plain daft. I'm not saying yours is incorrect, but surely her eyes must have been opened by now with others...?

Secondly, people who place others in boxes with stereotypical labels, lose many opportunities in life.

Thirdly, you're an excellent writer and an excellent editor, I have proof of both.

And last but not the least, you are loved.

 

[Rumple Foreskin]

Originally posted by jon.hayworth

I am "Over the Hill" - "A Boring Old Fart"

That is official - well in one Lit writers estimation that is the assumption she made. And I am mad - so bloody mad I had to post this.

---

Jon,

Sweat it not, old man. Just consider the source. I was young once, but I got over it. In fact, I've been alive (more or less) in seven different decades. Now where the hell did I put my Viagra?

Old Rumple Foreskin

 

[Chicklet]

i voted for choice number two without any hesitation

 

[Quasimodem]

Jon,

There is no need to comment upon the poor child’s delusion. Your record speaks more succinctly than anything I could utter. She obviously erred in judgement.

My only question: Since when has “sounded sophisticated” been a pejorative?

Perhaps it would have been more to the point to have sent the waif a dictionary.


Quasi.

 

[Alex De Kok]

Ohmigod!

--extract snipped --
I was young once, but I got over it. In fact, I've been alive (more or less) in seven different decades.

Hey, RF

I laughed at your phrasing, then did the classic doubletake.

So have I!

Alex

 

[snooper]

Re: Ohmigod!

... I've been alive (more or less) in seven different decades ...

... So have I! ...

Old? You kids don't know the meaning of the word! I was born in the thirties, so I clock up eight.

 

[Rainbow Skin]

Oh yeah? Well I was born in the 1530s and have been bathing in virgins' blood ever since. And I still like G/G.

 

[oggbashan]

Archaeology

In my present existence I too have seen seven decades.

As Og, King of Bashan, I was killed a few thousand years ago.

My dust still pollutes the Bekaa Valley. Even as a long dead king I do not think I am past appreciating the finer things of life such as stories on Literotica, good wine, opera and a smile.

Og

 

[TheEarl]

Re: M'am here.

Jon, glad you posted. Us 'senior' types seem a minority on Lit. I'll be 57 in Nov. and am in my 5th or 6th prime (lost count after 40).

Don't be angry - I laugh at youth, though sometimes I envy or adore 'them'. Silly girls, and boys. Damn the law of gravity though.

She won't seem to stop laughing at me. I feel like Arthur Dent and she's Prak.

My sympathies Jon, but to be honest I couldn't care less how old you are. You're an interesting person and a good writer, so sod anyone who wants to judge you by anything other than that.

The Earl

 

[jon.hayworth]

Thank you everyone for your amazing posts and your votes.

I love you all (If there was a bottle smilie I'd send you all a drink)

Talking about sending - if you voted that I should be put out of my misery - please mail me a Pearl Handled Colt .45 and a silver bullet I wish to go out in style

jon

 

[pop_54]

Ha!!!

Well I don't know all you old one's, goodness me, makes me feel like a kid again, well I act like one so I may as well feel like one. 55 going on 16 pops..........

I rather suspect a touch of the young inexperienced zero tact and diplomacy, and maybe even father figure syndrome as mentioned with this young lady Jon.

Don't let it get to you mate, your writings speak for you if nothing else does, excellent tackle.

Mind you any bloke who can shift as much Mead as you can't be that bloody delicate.

Oh and don't use a Colt .45, far too messy, try half a dozen Viagra tabs and go out happy and in style, hehe!!

pops

 

[jon.hayworth]

Pops,

I considered the Viagra - then a thought struck me.

If I take the Viagra - how the hell are they going to be able to screw down the top of the coffin

One other question Pops - what are a pair of old dodderers like us doing online at this time of night?

My excuse is that I am in the middle of chapter 14 of my Novel - so why am I wasting time on here.

Oh yes, I forgot to say I turned the 55 begining of this month.

BTW Mead is good for you. In Pagan days, when they knew how to celebrate in style, the bride and groom were expected to spend their first month in a sort of non stop love fest - To sustain them and revive failing flesh they drank Mead. Which is origin of the name Honey Moon.

jon

 

[pop_54]

Ha

Pops,

I considered the Viagra - then a thought struck me.

If I take the Viagra - how the hell are they going to be able to screw down the top of the coffin

One other question Pops - what are a pair of old dodderers like us doing online at this time of night?

My excuse is that I am in the middle of chapter 14 of my Novel - so why am I wasting time on here.

Oh yes, I forgot to say I turned the 55 begining of this month.

BTW Mead is good for you. In Pagan days, when they knew how to celebrate in style, the bride and groom were expected to spend their first month in a sort of non stop love fest - To sustain them and revive failing flesh they drank Mead. Which is origin of the name Honey Moon.

jon

Well Jon my boy, (I turned 55 in Jan so you're a young one, hehe!!) I'm just off to bed mate, to be honest I can't go up any earlier I don't seem to need as much kip as I used to.

I must get the wife pissed on that mead stuff and try a month of humping, well if she won't do it, I think I know another 50 something young lady who will

See ya mate take care.

 

[Rumple Foreskin]

Talking about sending - if you voted that I should be put out of my misery - please mail me a Pearl Handled Colt .45 and a silver bullet I wish to go out in style

jon

Jon,

What about a bottle of Pearl beer and another of Colt .45 malt liquor? Both were Texas brewed forms of chemical warfare inflicted on the world's drinking population. A few cans of those babies and you'll wish you were dead. Actually, if the contents are consumed while at the UK approved temp. (approx. that of warm spit), then you'll only need a sip or two. Courage.

RF

 

[wildsweetone]

Jon,

What about a bottle of Pearl beer and another of Colt .45 malt liquor? Both were Texas brewed forms of chemical warfare inflicted on the world's drinking population. A few cans of those babies and you'll wish you were dead. Actually, if the contents are consumed while at the UK approved temp. (approx. that of warm spit), then you'll only need a sip or two. Courage.

RF

English beer the temp of warm spit! Oh Rumple dear, I love it!

May i borrow the expression, pretty please?

 

[jon.hayworth]

Jon,

What about a bottle of Pearl beer and another of Colt .45 malt liquor? Both were Texas brewed forms of chemical warfare inflicted on the world's drinking population. A few cans of those babies and you'll wish you were dead. Actually, if the contents are consumed while at the UK approved temp. (approx. that of warm spit), then you'll only need a sip or two. Courage.

RF

Pearl Beer I have never drunk - although I have drunk Colt 45.

BTW the "warm beer" thing dates back a bit. We do have beer coolers and cold shelves in our Pubs for most brews - only the Real Ale is at room temperature - a matter of taste for the afficienados

jon

 

[wildsweetone]

for the life of me i cannot imagine warm beer as tasting better than cold beer.

 

[jon.hayworth]

for the life of me i cannot imagine warm beer as tasting better than cold beer.

I bet you cannot imagine beer kept in wooden barrels either.

Or beer that has been brewed in the pub where it is being sold.

Real Ale is a whole different world to the big breweries chemical brews. Traditional Beers brewed to traditional recipies that have to be handled by skilled people in the pub or they will be horrible to drink. The barrels have to stand for 3 days after delivery to let the sediment settle etc.

But most people drink cooled beer or lager. As RF implied Chemical Weapons of Mass Destruction designed to anihalate brain cells and taste buds.

jon

 

[Just-Legal]

*nods*

As someone who works in a bar, I know a little about Ale.

Hate the taste of it though.

Jon - you're not an old fart. Opinionated, yes, but it is that opinion and the experience behind it we seek.