Serious question

[McMouse]

Does anyone know a chat room or forum that is suitable for a very old lady? I would recommend AB to my ma-in-law but know she would not differentiate between the windups and the serious threads.

[LoftyLottie]

How old is very old?

[McMouse]

93 LL

[society]

How serious is this question?

[mazie]

I'm sure she would be able to McMouse. Most are a friendly lot and would make your Ma in Law welcome.....You just dont want her to see what you get up to, do you?

[LoftyLottie]

Hmmmmm

Is she au fait with computers?

[society]

93 LL looks so bra sizeish :-)

[LoftyLottie]

There are people in their 80's on here. You might be surprised how good the oldies are at detecting windups!!

[redcrx]

a chat room for what though? just gereral chat or for a hobby, or one specifically for the older generations?

[Robinia]

Some of the oldies are the ones doing the winding up ;o)

[redcrx]

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/boards how about some of the ivillage boards?

[McMouse]

Is a serious question. She is as bright as a button mentally and although a novice with her laptop can generally navigate her way around. She currently does alot of Googling to get information but I know she would like to join in on discussions about current affairs etc.

[LoftyLottie]

Very true Robinia!! It's easy because people think that old folk aren't capable. Little do they know ;o)

[society]

She's bright and does a lot of googling? Do you think she might be able to sit in for Ethel?

[LoftyLottie]

http://overfiftiesfriends.co.uk/

And it has a dating section!!

[Robinia]

This one apparently have a forum section, but there'll be wind ups everywhere, it depends how well it's moderated.... http://www.sagazone.co.uk/

[craft1948]

I would say it depends how much you like your ma-in-law......

[LoftyLottie]

http://www.ageuk.org.uk/chat2/

Would think this would be as reputable as can be possible on line.

[wendilla]

I am retired and found my way round here 4 years ago knowing nothing about computers. Does she play domines or other games by going to yahoo games she can find which ones she likes . I play dominoes and I have found a few friends I keep in contact with on Yahoo messenger especially with a family in Australia.If anyone starts being rude while playing dominoes I just finish the game as I play rated games then switch them off.Just an idea for her.

[McMouse]

Many thanks for the suggestions.

[LoftyLottie]

McMouse, Been looking through the AgeUK (used to be Age Concern) chat section and they have loads of subjects and there appear to be lots of people with good sense of humour of there. Certainly not all about knitting and illnesses. Perhaps I should join!!