You got your stats wrong there, Carl. It’s 73% of ONLINE adults – but even in the US, there are 15% of adults who are not online (and in many other countries it is even higher). So that drops the percentage to 62% (in the US). Then you have to do the age calculation – 18-29 year olds have the highest rate of online usage, but while those 65 and older are increasing their online presence, only 43% of Americans over 65 are online. Assuming that 73% of those are using social media, that means less than a third of Americans over 65 are using social media.
Carl, if you want to remain in the majority, stay OFF social media!
bachsuitetwo over 10 years ago
“…use THEM.” The word MEDIA is plural.
skyriderwest over 10 years ago
You got your stats wrong there, Carl. It’s 73% of ONLINE adults – but even in the US, there are 15% of adults who are not online (and in many other countries it is even higher). So that drops the percentage to 62% (in the US). Then you have to do the age calculation – 18-29 year olds have the highest rate of online usage, but while those 65 and older are increasing their online presence, only 43% of Americans over 65 are online. Assuming that 73% of those are using social media, that means less than a third of Americans over 65 are using social media.
Carl, if you want to remain in the majority, stay OFF social media!
Comic Minister Premium Member over 10 years ago
Agreed Zack.