# Who's the youngest person here? How old are you?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
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> [@sb1953](#):
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> Did this happen here?

I got interested.

April 2004

> [@Why we require subscriptions, and how to subscribe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-we-require-subscriptions-and-how-to-subscribe/242348):
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> Why subscriptions? Everything on the net should be free! Let’s put it this way. When we began this little experiment, we hoped to answer two questions: (1) Will the SDMB draw a smart, lively crowd who will dedicate themselves to the struggle against ignorance and be a credit to The Master? ANSWER: With one or two exceptions, yes. (2) Can we make any money at this, or at least cover our expenses? ANSWER: For years 1 through 5, no. Since we went to subscriptions in year 6, yes. ‘Nuff said. How…

June/July 2008

> [@Are we still operating under subscription?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-still-operating-under-subscription/448916/8):
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> There is some confusion because Ed originally said this: And then Ed said: [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=9717853&postcount=26](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=9717853&postcount=26) So yes, for the time being – until they get the free posting window open – it’s still a subscription board.

To stay with the thread, I’m in my mid-50s. I have the impression this means I am younger than the average, as it seems a lot of people are already retired. But it might just be where I hang out here. I know there are quite a few people that are in their 50s, but they keep turning 60, so they no longer count.

And I just realized I forgot I had a birthday and had to change my vote. To the next higher group. Less than a decade before retirement.

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