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5. I thought I was alone in this activity.

Sat Feb 25, 2017, 03:42 PM

Feb 2017

I hate being so connected that people get mad if they don't get a response in 2 seconds.

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I refuse to be enslaved by my cell phone. [View all] MineralMan Feb 2017 OP

That's exactly what I do canetoad Feb 2017 #19

same here... chillfactor Feb 2017 #2

The only sounds my phone makes is for phone calls, texts and alarms. Arkansas Granny Feb 2017 #3

My work style is to completely immerse myself in the task at hand. MineralMan Feb 2017 #9

because of my disability MFM008 Feb 2017 #4

I thought I was alone in this activity. redstatebluegirl Feb 2017 #5

Easy for me jodymarie aimee Feb 2017 #6

I keep mine on... Wounded Bear Feb 2017 #7

I actually use mine as a phone HipChick Feb 2017 #8

"I don't need a 'smart phone' my 'flip phone' is enough..." Cooley Hurd Feb 2017 #11

this crazycatlady Feb 2017 #12

This is not an anti-technology thread. Not at all. MineralMan Feb 2017 #13

It came across, strongly, as that.. Cooley Hurd Feb 2017 #14

I'm some kind of Luddite and proud of it. hunter Feb 2017 #18

I like having one when I'm out and about Retrograde Feb 2017 #15

I mute mine and I put certain apps in do not disturb mode. xor Feb 2017 #16

I was watching a live cast with John Lewis ismnotwasm Feb 2017 #20

Yes. I love what technology can do, but I insist MineralMan Feb 2017 #21

It is possible to not be tied to it... Adrahil Feb 2017 #23

+1,000 malaise Feb 2017 #22

Works for you, not for me. MicaelS Feb 2017 #24

Have child child on a sleepover in another state HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #26

Alerts For E-Mails RobinA Feb 2017 #27

Nothing more annoying than holier-than-thou posts... brooklynite Feb 2017 #29

Thanks for taking the time to post your reply. MineralMan Feb 2017 #30

My phone PatSeg Feb 2017 #31