Poor guy had been attacked by people who wait like sharks on this thread. I've seen it time and time again. I'm old but I know what he meant. There are a lot of older, bitter people who just have nothing better to do.
I totally understand how you feel. Many of your assertions have a basis however the confirmation bias of the group you're talking to won't allow them to see it. We live in a divided world my friend, in all sorts of ways.