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geminilion User ID: 12895036 United States 12/18/2012 01:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Easily! I have an old pre-paid thingy that I hardly ever use. Everywhere one goes there's scads of people with their eyeballs fixed on a tiny screen not paying attention to anything around them. It irks me to no end if I am sitting with someone and they keep checking their phone. I don't want to be available 24/7 to yack on the phone. ..."The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you choose, what you think, and what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny ... it is the light that guides your way." Heraclitus |
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Apocalypse Girl (OP) User ID: 27951003 United States 12/18/2012 01:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Easily! I have an old pre-paid thingy that I hardly ever use. Quoting: geminilion Everywhere one goes there's scads of people with their eyeballs fixed on a tiny screen not paying attention to anything around them. It irks me to no end if I am sitting with someone and they keep checking their phone. I don't want to be available 24/7 to yack on the phone. I can see having a phone for emergency's. If i go on a trip somewhere I will get a prepaid just in case i break down . What gets me is when it takes over this is what I am seeing more and more of . I recently told my kids no cell phone at the dinner table and has to be off during homework . ( their Dad got them smart phones for their birthdays and I have seen big changes , for example find that they have a harder time focusing on homework and normal family interaction when they have the phone on them ) . I dont want to be tied to a cell phone either . It takes away my freedom I feel . Apocalypse ( "lifting of the veil" or "revelation") is a disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind in an era dominated by falsehood and misconception, i.e. the veil to be lifted. * know the truth and the truth will set you free |
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Apocalypse Girl (OP) User ID: 27951003 United States 12/18/2012 01:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | forgive my typo my bad = think I am the only one of my friends and family WITHOUT ... a cell phone ( I meant ) . really when I tell people I don't use one they look at me in disbelief ! ... Apocalypse ( "lifting of the veil" or "revelation") is a disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind in an era dominated by falsehood and misconception, i.e. the veil to be lifted. * know the truth and the truth will set you free |
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Apocalypse Girl (OP) User ID: 27951003 United States 12/18/2012 02:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | No cell phone, no land line, no internet and no cable TV anymore. I don't miss them at all. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 4837034 How did you respond here with no internet did you go to the library ? ... wow ... ok Im not ready to give up TV yet . I do enjoy documentary's, animal planet, and the history channel - ) not into prime time sitcoms though ) . I was just really curious how many GLP'ers are addicted to their smart phones . Apocalypse ( "lifting of the veil" or "revelation") is a disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind in an era dominated by falsehood and misconception, i.e. the veil to be lifted. * know the truth and the truth will set you free |
Apocalypse Girl (OP) User ID: 27951003 United States 12/18/2012 02:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I use mine for business most of the time. I leave it turned off a lot of the time. It pisses people off but makes me happy. Quoting: indiandave Ok made me laugh ... so just thinking I guess If you don't have one no one can get pissed off . IF you need it for work I can understand that . I'm just looking at how it is changing how many people- ) interact . Apocalypse ( "lifting of the veil" or "revelation") is a disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind in an era dominated by falsehood and misconception, i.e. the veil to be lifted. * know the truth and the truth will set you free |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 4837034 United States 12/18/2012 02:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | No cell phone, no land line, no internet and no cable TV anymore. I don't miss them at all. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 4837034 How did you respond here with no internet did you go to the library ? ... wow ... ok Im not ready to give up TV yet . I do enjoy documentary's, animal planet, and the history channel - ) not into prime time sitcoms though ) . I was just really curious how many GLP'ers are addicted to their smart phones . No, at work now, the only time I know what's going on in the world. |
Apocalypse Girl (OP) User ID: 27951003 United States 12/18/2012 02:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Vintage benz ...what year ? I love old cars ! ... smart to have backup in case you break down ! what gets me angry is these idiots that drive and text . I see them everywhere . Apocalypse ( "lifting of the veil" or "revelation") is a disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind in an era dominated by falsehood and misconception, i.e. the veil to be lifted. * know the truth and the truth will set you free |
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Apocalypse Girl (OP) User ID: 27951003 United States 12/18/2012 02:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yeah i agree . I think It would be hard for me to give up a computer . I like to know whats going on in the world . Just this morning my internet was down and left me wondering what it would be like to live without it . IF the grid goes down it would be a BIG adjustment that's for sure . but I can walk away from the computer or TV . Where as these smart phones are on people 24/7 and it seems like they can take over = just an observation . Apocalypse ( "lifting of the veil" or "revelation") is a disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind in an era dominated by falsehood and misconception, i.e. the veil to be lifted. * know the truth and the truth will set you free |
anonimalle User ID: 29459131 United States 12/18/2012 02:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Went to one of my daughters friends party's . Walked in and saw all these teens . They were not talking to each other but just sitting there text-ing . I thought what a sad world it is ! Quoting: Apocalypse Girl Last year someone hit me who was text-ing . Took out my rear back light . I went on a high-speed chase to catch up with them and when I finally got them to pull over . The person told me they had to text on their cell phone to tell their boss they were going to be late for work and didn't have time to stop and give me information ! Then the other night went out to eat I saw this family sitting there they all were on their cell phones and didn't say a word to each other ! Its not the same world anymore. Think I am the only one of my friends and family with a cell phone . I won't get one . I can live with out it . Here are some of the takeaways regarding smartphone usage: 37% of adults and 60% of teens admit they are highly addicted to their smartphones. 81% of smartphone users make calls every day compared with 53% of regular users. 23% of teenagers claim to watch less TV and 15% admit they read fewer books as a result of their smartphone use. 51% of adults and 65% of teens say they have used their smartphone while socializing with others. 23% of adults and 34% of teens have used their smartphones during mealtimes. 22% of adult and 47% of teens admitted using or answering their smartphone while in the bathroom. [link to mashable.com] [link to www.pbs.org] Have not had one in 5 years and I get along fine. Behind every myth lies a mystery, and every legend holds an echo of the truth …… Que Sera Sera "For not by numbers of men nor by measure of body but by valor of soul is war decided" Bilisarius " At the siege of Vienna in 1683 Islam seemed poised to overrun Christian Europe. We are in a new phase of a very old war." Gates of Vienna. "May we smite our enemies to the darkest chamber of hell, for we wish only to live in peace, and they desire only to put their boot upon our neck." |
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Apocalypse Girl (OP) User ID: 27951003 United States 12/18/2012 02:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I wonder at times how most of us would do if the grid really went down ? We are so used to the toys ... sometimes I wish I could take my kids back in time to say the 1800's and let them learn really how to live without modern conveniences . Have noticed that some kids get bored now on camping trips ( what do we do ?- I say go on a hike look for animals or find a pretty rock ! ) . They are so used to being stimulated by TV's video games , electronics ect . It is how they have been conditioned in this day in age . Its sad really . Apocalypse ( "lifting of the veil" or "revelation") is a disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind in an era dominated by falsehood and misconception, i.e. the veil to be lifted. * know the truth and the truth will set you free |
indiandave User ID: 17128351 United States 12/18/2012 04:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I wonder at times how most of us would do if the grid really went down ? We are so used to the toys ... sometimes I wish I could take my kids back in time to say the 1800's and let them learn really how to live without modern conveniences . Have noticed that some kids get bored now on camping trips ( what do we do ?- I say go on a hike look for animals or find a pretty rock ! ) . They are so used to being stimulated by TV's video games , electronics ect . It is how they have been conditioned in this day in age . Its sad really . I lost power for a week with both Irene and Sandy. I was prepared and did fine. Oil lamps for light,fireplace for heat and propane for cooking. It was kind of fun living in the 1800's. But I was happy when the power came back on. Lol! |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 27951003 United States 12/18/2012 04:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I wonder at times how most of us would do if the grid really went down ? We are so used to the toys ... sometimes I wish I could take my kids back in time to say the 1800's and let them learn really how to live without modern conveniences . Have noticed that some kids get bored now on camping trips ( what do we do ?- I say go on a hike look for animals or find a pretty rock ! ) . They are so used to being stimulated by TV's video games , electronics ect . It is how they have been conditioned in this day in age . Its sad really . I lost power for a week with both Irene and Sandy. I was prepared and did fine. Oil lamps for light,fireplace for heat and propane for cooking. It was kind of fun living in the 1800's. But I was happy when the power came back on. Lol! I hate that my home does not have a fireplace ! ... wish it did . I keep begging to move because of it . I have other ways of cooking and heating though if the gas should go out . |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 27951003 United States 12/18/2012 05:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | What really made me sad was that my Sister stopped talking on the phone to my Mom . Then she told my Mom if she wanted to talk to her she would have to "text her like everyone else does "~!!! . My 73 year Mother does not know how to text and was hurt by this . |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 29852170 United Kingdom 12/18/2012 05:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Went to one of my daughters friends party's . Walked in and saw all these teens . They were not talking to each other but just sitting there text-ing . I thought what a sad world it is ! Quoting: Apocalypse Girl Last year someone hit me who was text-ing . Took out my rear back light . I went on a high-speed chase to catch up with them and when I finally got them to pull over . The person told me they had to text on their cell phone to tell their boss they were going to be late for work and didn't have time to stop and give me information ! Then the other night went out to eat I saw this family sitting there they all were on their cell phones and didn't say a word to each other ! Its not the same world anymore. Think I am the only one of my friends and family with a cell phone . I won't get one . I can live with out it . Here are some of the takeaways regarding smartphone usage: 37% of adults and 60% of teens admit they are highly addicted to their smartphones. 81% of smartphone users make calls every day compared with 53% of regular users. 23% of teenagers claim to watch less TV and 15% admit they read fewer books as a result of their smartphone use. 51% of adults and 65% of teens say they have used their smartphone while socializing with others. 23% of adults and 34% of teens have used their smartphones during mealtimes. 22% of adult and 47% of teens admitted using or answering their smartphone while in the bathroom. [link to mashable.com] [link to www.pbs.org] |
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