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dannick · RV-Dreams Family Member

Something to think about

TRAILERKING · RV-Dreams Family Member

Soooo True. Drives me nuts to see all the people that "NEED" to be text messaging. What a waste.

That is awesome how he put that in a poem.

WendysPhotos · RV-Dreams Family Member

Saw this it is powerful and so true!

Loretta · RV-Dreams Family Member

I agree and I think, we, as adults are just as guilty as the younger generation. I saw something once that mentioned that the first person to check their phone during a meal pays for it.

BiggarView · RV-Dreams Family Member

Phones and computers, like all tools, have their place. Loretta's mention of the idea that "he who checks his phone first, pays for the meal" is symbolic of the rising backlash against the intrusion into being human that technology created. I remember in my "bar" days earlier in my life, if the person I was talking to pulled out their phone to text or read a text, they would not find me standing there when they looked up.

Too much life happens when you're not looking. Just one of the reasons I'm ready for FT ASAP.

Brian

TRAILERKING · RV-Dreams Family Member

biggaRView wrote:
I remember in my "bar" days earlier in my life, if the person I was talking to pulled out their phone to text or read a text, they would not find me standing there when they looked up.

Hahaha.......In my bar days there was no such thing as "texting" or a phone at all in the bar. Later on when the Motorola "Brick" came out people who could afford them, carried them around to look real important. The air time was so expensive that when one did make a call, it was "Hi and Bye". There was no "Living your Life" on it.

BiggarView · RV-Dreams Family Member

TRAILERKING wrote:
biggaRView wrote:
I remember in my "bar" days earlier in my life, if the person I was talking to pulled out their phone to text or read a text, they would not find me standing there when they looked up.

Hahaha.......In my bar days there was no such thing as "texting" or a phone at all in the bar. Later on when the Motorola "Brick" came out people who could afford them, carried them around to look real important. The air time was so expensive that when one did make a call, it was "Hi and Bye". There was no "Living your Life" on it.

Perhaps I should have clarified... my twilight "bar" days. My "bar" days ended just about the time texting was taking off due to cheaper phones and affordable rates. It gets worse with each passing year. Before that, people actually interacted. Even today, if I'm out with friends at a bar and the conversation is hijacked by an irrelavent text message, it puts me off. Not very often these days since I have developed a taste for entertaining at home or at friend's homes. Still happens there too but not so much. It's just plain rude.

Lucky Mike · RV-Dreams Family Member

biggrin I have no ringer on my cell phone..........I got this phone incase " I " have an emergency not them........so if its an emergency dial 911.......if its not , I'll Call back when it's properly convenient!!.........LOL

I would text but I cant see the little letters on the phone buttons or read them on the screen!!!..... biggrin wink confuse

BiggarView · RV-Dreams Family Member

Lucky Mike wrote:
I have no ringer on my cell phone..........I got this phone incase " I " have an emergency not them........so if its an emergency dial 911.......if its not , I'll Call back when it's properly convenient!!.........LOL

I would text but I cant see the little letters on the phone buttons or read them on the screen!!!.....

You're not missing much, Mike, despite all the hype. Still, they do have a use to some. confuse I still have a basic phone. Can't justify a smartphone, at least not yet.

manycats · RV-Dreams Family Member

Same with us, cell phone if needed in an emergency. We don't even give our cell numbers unless it's to someone who needs to call us when we're not home. Don't need to text anyone, either.

VanMar · RV-Dreams Family Member

Are we talking about two different kinds of "bars" here? There's "The Bar" and then there's "a bar". Just wondering.

BiggarView · RV-Dreams Family Member

VanMar wrote:
Are we talking about two different kinds of "bars" here? There's "The Bar" and then there's "a bar". Just wondering.

That'll be your cross to "bar"

Bill and Jodee · RV-Dreams Family Member

At work I was bombarded with phone calls, emails, drop-in "visits", faxes, mail. When I retired I started texting occasionally, mostly in response to my kids. Now it is almost the only way I communicate and I love the simplicity and control it gives me. Which means I turn off the phone during meals and in nearly every public setting - I turn it off when I drive - I ignore it if I'm talking with someone.

Our 17-year-old? I don't know how he doesn't walk in to walls every day........

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Beyond the danger of walking into objects or into pools of water or fountains, there is worse danger of being distracted.

Distraction is bad enough when one is driving. Recently, a lady posted to Facebook that a certain song made her happy. That post was made at roughly 8:43am and the call to 9-1-1 reporting the accident in which she died was made at 8:44am. Beyond that is the distinct danger of not noticing one's surroundings. If one is engrossed in sending a text, or even just talking on the phone, it is very possible that one won't notice an individual in the parking lot that has picked one out as their victim.

There is definitely the possibility that one's phone is a blessing, and perhaps even a life saving device. It can also be the reason for their death or injury.

I refuse to call those that I suspect might be inclined to answer my phone call while they are driving. In those cases, they know that I won't call them and will simply send a text to call me later. I do very little texting, with only about 4 or 5 people to whom I message. More times than not, I'll send e-mail messages, but even then I suppose some could have their e-mails re-routed to their phones. Thus, I try to limit those as well.

I actually use my smart phone more for the "smart" and less for the phone.

Terry

JackKim · RV-Dreams Family Member

Although on the side of those of us who are on the road and can not get service at the campground, I have had to sit on the side of the road to pay the bills so I had enough bars. Also sitting in a restaurant right now with hubby using my IPad as we eat. Hopefully the next stop will have service, but not counting on it as we spend 3 more weeks in Eastern Oregon.

I too loved the video, but now I am slower to judge as I have become that person. But I totally agree that answering your phone when visiting or eating with friends is not cool........but sometimes circumstances dictate actions.

Just 2 cents from one learning to live with limited access.

Kim

MarkS · RV-Dreams Family Member

I answer my phone between 8 and 5 unless I am conducting business or eating. Don't take it to the table with me unless I am expecting an important phone call. I don't own a fire truck or an ambulance so if you have an emergency, call a professional. I do like to text and browse but they have their place. I would rather interact with a human than a device.

French Bikers · RV-Dreams Family Member

New technology is like everything else in life it is always a matter How and Why you use it. I remember few years ago when my son Kevin was a teenager he was always on his computer, internet, Facebook, etc.. To teach him a quick lesson I closed my internet account two times and seized his cell phone and computer for one month and the second time three months. After the second time he finally got it, he got out play outside, meet his friends more often instead of going in chat rooms. I've spent my all life with a pager and a cell phone wich I always said they were both a leash, since my retirement no more pager but still have the cell phone but I filter the calls 80 percent of the time I don't answer If it is important they will leave a message or call back. I use the technology with common sense.

Jean

kb0zke · RV-Dreams Family Member

We switched to iPhones this time. Jo Ann uses hers for all sorts of things; I use the calendar and the phone. I've tried reading email on it, and the screen is just too small. We do some texting, but not a lot. When we're both driving the navigator has both phones. If only one of us goes somewhere, the phone is there just in case. If we're separated (one in the car, the other elsewhere) whoever is in the car will call the other one before heading home.

VaVet96 · RV-Dreams Community Member

I'm sure glad I spent the last hour browsing this forum and found that video. Oops! Signing off!