I'm in the exact same boat...when I go to a bar/club and see youngsters on the decks I immediately expect them to prove themselves. I don't always call them out, but I go to the booth, look at the setup, drop a few bits of knowledge, and wish them luck.
If I see an older DJ I don't even think twice. I know this guy has been around the block.
OP - I'm a big fan of the "go for it" mentality. Don't think too hard about it. Go do it. Anyway, 40 is the new 30. You're not a grandpa.
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