It is sad that some can only think one way to do anything. But this isn't age related entirely. I am proud of one guild I belong to. The ones that long arm aren't just younger ones. We have several over 70 that long arm and FMQ. Forward thinkers is what I call them.
Sorry you had this confrontation. Be proud that you didn't escillate the encounter with more fire. I don't think I could've been so lucky.