I understand what you mean but I’m 45 and have been around the block a few times. I’m not sure if this analogy works completely but teaching someone how to climb a mountain safely is good.
Beating into the head of an aspiring climber the details of every injury/death disillusioning them of even an attempt is full stop unacceptable.
I get you buddy seems like you had a bad experience with some old dude. But you're no spring chicken yourself, you will get to that age eventually. Let's just all be humane to each other and judge each other according to merit as much as possible.
I'm 37 and wanna keep working 15 years from now...
Beating into the head of an aspiring climber the details of every injury/death disillusioning them of even an attempt is full stop unacceptable.