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MineralMan

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21. Yes. I love what technology can do, but I insist

Reply to ismnotwasm (Reply #20)

Sat Feb 25, 2017, 07:48 PM

Feb 2017

on deciding when I want it to assist me. If I am tied to it non-stop, I lose part of myself. All tools are technology, and can be used to extend our capabilities, but we risk giving up our independence as individuals if we rely on them too much.

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

mine is just a minute phone that stays powered of in the glove box of my car. Its there in putitinD Feb 2017 #1

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

mine is a track phone, about $100 per year, and the minutes roll over, I think I have 4000 minutes putitinD Feb 2017 #25

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 keep mine on. Sound off. Vibration for incoming calls and incoming texts only. No alert for emails Iggo Feb 2017 #10

"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 put mine in "airplane mode" aka "flight mode" which cuts it off from the outside progree Feb 2017 #17

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

My kids and family have various red telephone hotline numbers, text, email, and other connections. hunter Feb 2017 #28

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