[josteink]

> Some, I admit, have merit. (Senile, grey-beard etc.) To me they are common sense.

Speak for yourself.

To me "grey beard" is a word which refers to someone with great authority on a subject, whose experience is certain to exceed anyone else.

If someone were to refer to me as a gray beard, I would consider that a sign of respect.

[alphachloride]

Yes, I am speaking for myself.