"Poor people can't afford to be cheap" but they do. In the long run it cost them more to replace cheap items. That okey because it was a replaceable item and they will keep replacing with cheap.

i see today the younger generation just assumes that cell phones, printers and eletronic as throw away items. Technology changes and the new become old quickly, replacement the only option. Buy img into this mindset transfers to other things. If you don't take care of what you own, you won't own it much longer.
Don't get me started on how irresponsible the next generation will be.

The idea of taking care and maintaining your property or items is becoming lost process and the world of marketing has sold everyone to be a "Replaceable thinker" .

Belly35;1744525 wrote:Do [sic]get me started on how irresponsible the next generation will be.

Too late.

friendfromlowry;1744526 wrote:Too late.

thanks fixed.... Hate using the iPad .. Will be replacing it next year ..

I'm very responsible with my belongings.

I hope this helps.

Belly is spot on. This current generation of 20-35 year olds have no concept of money. That's how we got into the housing crisis a few years back.

People need to stop and think about whether they can afford certain items.

It should be a requirement that every person take a personal finance course in high school

Today's electronics are throw away items. They aren't made with the same quality as they were back in the day.

Ytowngirlinfla;1744579 wrote:Today's electronics are throw away items. They aren't made with the same quality as they were back in the day.

Understandable but does that ideology transcends to other items and property that not so replaceable that the individual doesn’t take the proper care and responsibility to keep the item in good running condition.

Take some individual car: They don’t wash it, no regular oil changes, tires and brakes never checked… It a investment to get you from point A to point B where you can make money to pay for electronic throw aways… Those individuals mentality is that the car is also a “replaceable item” but forgetting that it is a costly item that is not easy to replace.

Belly35;1744588 wrote:Understandable but does that ideology transcends to other items and property that not so replaceable that the individual doesn’t take the proper care and responsibility to keep the item in good running condition.

Take some individual car: They don’t wash it, no regular oil changes, tires and brakes never checked… It a investment to get you from point A to point B where you can make money to pay for electronic throw aways… Those individuals mentality is that the car is also a “replaceable item” but forgetting that it is a costly item that is not easy to replace.

I don't know many people who don't do regular maintenance on cars. Maybe young kids who don't know any better but most likely they have junker cars. I paid for my first car at 16 and every car since. I'm pretty OCD about money so I make sure I take care of everything.

Belly is just talking out of his ass. Get off my lawn type of shit.

Belly35;1744527 wrote:thanks fixed.... Hate using the iPad .. Will be replacing it next year ..

...Nice Replaceable Thinking!

Belly35;1744588 wrote:Take some individual car: They don’t wash it, no regular oil changes, tires and brakes never checked… It a investment to get you from point A to point B where you can make money to pay for electronic throw aways… Those individuals mentality is that the car is also a “replaceable item” but forgetting that it is a costly item that is not easy to replace.

Do you have any type of support or data that supports this is more prevalent now than before?

Automatik;1744592 wrote:Belly is just talking out of his ass. Get off my lawn type of shit.

Let me give you a old time saying: example: Belly talking "like a man with a paper asshole..."

hope this helps... Peckerhead..

2 for the price of one

I'll put my generation up against any generation in US history. Hands down, the Boomers will be known as "The Worst Generation" and the Millenials will go down as the "The Most Dominant, Progressive, and Intelligent Generation in US History".

If I was a Boomer, I would keep my mouth shut and respect your youth.

Another one of these?

MontyBrunswick;1744534 wrote:This current generation of 20-35 year olds have no concept of money. That's how we got into the housing crisis a few years back.

Are you blaming the 20-35 year olds for the housing crisis?

If not, then it sounds like nothing has changed. Some people are stupid and spend more than they can afford.

MontyBrunswick;1744534 wrote:People need to stop and think about whether they can afford certain items.

It should be a requirement that every person take a personal finance course in high school

I remember when I bought my first house, my realtor and mortgage guy were telling me I could afford to buy a much more expensive house than I was comfortable with. I think I spent $100k less than they were trying to get me to spend and things were still pretty tight.

People need to keep in mind who they are getting their advice from and who that advice benefits. Any time someone gets paid on commission (realtor and financial advisor come to mind) They don't have your best interest in mind.

sleeper;1744599 wrote:I'll put my generation up against any generation in US history. Hands down, the Boomers will be known as "The Worst Generation" and the Millenials will go down as the "The Most Dominant, Progressive, and Intelligent Generation in US History".

If I was a Boomer, I would keep my mouth shut and respect your youth.

Entitlement with the Boomers is out of control.

Commander of Awesome;1744614 wrote:Entitlement with the Boomers is out of control.

The plan has always been to cut their benefits at the time that is needed most. Cat food is all they deserve while we clean up their mess. I have now accepted the full challenge and responsibility to fix their problems, provided they subside off of cat food(they may take a Vitamin C pill, store brand, to prevent scurvy). I am generous.

sleeper;1744599 wrote:I'll put my generation up against any generation in US history. Hands down, the Boomers will be known as "The Worst Generation" and the Millenials will go down as the "The Most Dominant, Progressive, and Intelligent Generation in US History".

If I was a Boomer, I would keep my mouth shut and respect your youth.

I'm not a Boomer, so I have no "dog" in this fight, but if your internet "persona" is actually true to life, you're a rare breed among your age group (the Xbox Nation).

http://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/kids-museum-challenges-throwaway-mentality-repair-exhibition.html

It really wasn't that long ago when many people chose to repair a broken item instead of trashing it and getting a new one, and the ability to fix at least some of our own things was fairly common. But the advent of more advanced (and somewhat mysterious) technology in our personal goods, coupled with the relatively cheap price to replace them, has brought about a throwaway mentality in our culture, which has also led to massive waste and environmental issues.


http://gentwenty.com/america-the-wasteful-a-detailed-look-into-our-throw-away-society/

"(Insert Generation Here)<insert generation="" here=""> complaining about (Insert Younger Generation Here)<insert younger="" generation="" here="">". Please tell me more of this revolutionary new concept you've made. If of course, you can figure out the rocket science of working that pesky little Ipad.</insert></insert>

BR1986FB;1744621 wrote:I'm not a Boomer, so I have no "dog" in this fight, but if your internet "persona" is actually true to life, you're a rare breed among your age group (the Xbox Nation).

I know there is a lot of white trash where you live, but I think you are totally wrong about this. 99% of my very close friends are hard workers who are smart with their money. There are idiots in every generation, but generalizing is dumb.

Fab4Runner;1744628 wrote:I know there is a lot of white trash where you live, but I think you are totally wrong about this. 99% of my very close friends are hard workers who are smart with their money. There are idiots in every generation, but generalizing is dumb.

Right? Xbox nation is probably one of the dumbest things I've heard. Yeah people play video games, let's lump the entire nation in as video gamers. That's all we do, no outside for us. Couch, Doritos, Mountain Dew, gaming.

Go fuck yourself for that one br.

Fab4Runner;1744628 wrote:I know there is a lot of white trash where you live, but I think you are totally wrong about this. 99% of my very close friends are hard workers who are smart with their money. There are idiots in every generation, but generalizing is dumb.

I'm not talking about hard workers, in many cases. My post was more so directed at believing that your generation is the "saviors." They're not. Sleeper comes across like your generation is a bunch of savvy Wall Street moguls, who are all driving around in Benz's, and are going to "save the world" because they are so good. Again, they're not.

BR1986FB;1744621 wrote: (the Xbox Nation).

And with this line, you come off as an ignorant dolt.

sleeper;1744599 wrote:I'll put my generation up against any generation in US history. Hands down, the Boomers will be known as "The Worst Generation" and the Millenials will go down as the "The Most Dominant, Progressive, and Intelligent Generation in US History".

If I was a Boomer, I would keep my mouth shut and respect your youth.

Me and this guy here pretty much ruins Belly's latest rant.