While that comment wasnt directed at me, I'll say age has nothing to do with anything. I have met several foolish old men and women in my life too.
Bottom line is this...give the market (being...the 'general public' doing the searches online) what they want....To know what they want....heck thats a thread in itself.
It doesnt matter what we think, its what the public thinks and wants that makes the $$$.
Totally agree, the shortest, relevent domain name is superior to any other.
The best domain tool is the Google search bar.