I do sometimes think it would be a good idea, to be free of all this stuff.
Hence my post about phones etc being god!
I might go on a retreat over the Christmas period, where all gadgetry is not allowed. I imagine it'll be difficult initially but it also might be liberating!
No Progress is progress. What is nice to see is that tariffs in particular usage abroad is getting cheaper. We seem to have a regulations that the phone companies are taking seriously.
I do sometimes think it would be a good idea, to be free of all this stuff.
Hence my post about phones etc being god!
I might go on a retreat over the Christmas period, where all gadgetry is not allowed. I imagine it'll be difficult initially but it also might be liberating!
Good luck but you could just turn the phone off and stay at home : - )
Would very much consider having one for holidays, but day-to-day: absolutely not.
Only thing stopping me is not committing to the idea, and that I use my smartphone as a camera. If I had a good actual camera, could see myself doing it.
The analogy stands. Walking is generally preferable to driving, but there are some reasons why a car's additional features are beneficial, when compared to walking.
In the same way, some people may prefer a dumb phone (although I can't imagine why anyone able-bodied would), but a smart phone's additional features are beneficial, when compared to a dumb phone.
For the avoidance of doubt, I wouldn't revert to a dumb phone. There would be no advantage in doing so.
The analogy stands. Walking is generally preferable to driving, but there are some reasons why a car's additional features are beneficial, when compared to walking.
In the same way, some people may prefer a dumb phone (although I can't imagine why anyone able-bodied would), but a smart phone's additional features are beneficial, when compared to a dumb phone.
For the avoidance of doubt, I wouldn't revert to a dumb phone. There would be no advantage in doing so.
bit of a random comment there? what relevance does being "able-bodied" have to owning a phone?
The analogy stands. Walking is generally preferable to driving, but there are some reasons why a car's additional features are beneficial, when compared to walking.
In the same way, some people may prefer a dumb phone (although I can't imagine why anyone able-bodied would), but a smart phone's additional features are beneficial, when compared to a dumb phone.
For the avoidance of doubt, I wouldn't revert to a dumb phone. There would be no advantage in doing so.
bit of a random comment there? what relevance does being "able-bodied" have to owning a phone?
Dexterity. I bought a large-digit dumb phone for someone who had suffered a stroke. Other than for that reason, I can't imagine a good reason for owning one.
The analogy stands. Walking is generally preferable to driving, but there are some reasons why a car's additional features are beneficial, when compared to walking.
In the same way, some people may prefer a dumb phone (although I can't imagine why anyone able-bodied would), but a smart phone's additional features are beneficial, when compared to a dumb phone.
For the avoidance of doubt, I wouldn't revert to a dumb phone. There would be no advantage in doing so.
bit of a random comment there? what relevance does being "able-bodied" have to owning a phone?
Dexterity. I bought a large-digit dumb phone for someone who had suffered a stroke. Other than for that reason, I can't imagine a good reason for owning one.
so they shouldn't be used unless there is something wrong with you?
The analogy stands. Walking is generally preferable to driving, but there are some reasons why a car's additional features are beneficial, when compared to walking.
In the same way, some people may prefer a dumb phone (although I can't imagine why anyone able-bodied would), but a smart phone's additional features are beneficial, when compared to a dumb phone.
For the avoidance of doubt, I wouldn't revert to a dumb phone. There would be no advantage in doing so.
bit of a random comment there? what relevance does being "able-bodied" have to owning a phone?
Dexterity. I bought a large-digit dumb phone for someone who had suffered a stroke. Other than for that reason, I can't imagine a good reason for owning one.
Cost will be a factor for some which is fine or just want to make phone calls and send texts.
I know someone who doesn't have a smart phone and it's a pain (for me) that I can't include them in whatsapp conversations but it is their choice.
I do sometimes think it would be a good idea, to be free of all this stuff.
Hence my post about phones etc being god!
I might go on a retreat over the Christmas period, where all gadgetry is not allowed. I imagine it'll be difficult initially but it also might be liberating!
Good luck but you could just turn the phone off and stay at home : - )
@Henry Irving I wasn't asking for opinions on what I should do I was asking if others would do it.
The question was implied by asking if others would do it and when you said you considered it.
Surely we are only slaves to phones, drugs, alcohol etc if we don't have control over them. Just say NO
Easier said than done Henry.
Yes i could turn the phone off and stay at home but then I'd also have to switch the TV, computer and wear a blindfold, it's impossible to get away from the phoney Christmas dross and cheer, I especially loathe it. Hence a retreat would take me away, momentarily from all that.
I do sometimes think it would be a good idea, to be free of all this stuff.
Hence my post about phones etc being god!
I might go on a retreat over the Christmas period, where all gadgetry is not allowed. I imagine it'll be difficult initially but it also might be liberating!
Good luck but you could just turn the phone off and stay at home : - )
@Henry Irving I wasn't asking for opinions on what I should do I was asking if others would do it.
The question was implied by asking if others would do it and when you said you considered it.
Surely we are only slaves to phones, drugs, alcohol etc if we don't have control over them. Just say NO
Easier said than done Henry.
Yes i could turn the phone off and stay at home but then I'd also have to switch the TV, computer and wear a blindfold, it's impossible to get away from the phoney Christmas dross and cheer, I especially loathe it. Hence a retreat would take me away, momentarily from all that.
So turn off the TV and computer.
I love Christmas.
I'm not bothered about all the phoney child in a manger, three wise men stuff but the real spirit of Christmas with the food and drinks and family and presents and football on Boxing day is great IMHO.
I don't like reality TV or talent shows so I walk out the room, don't like jazz, prog rock or heavy metal so don't listen to them. Don't like rhubarb so don't eat it.
I've never made that many calls on my phones, but find the other features really useful. Indeed I'd prefer a smart phone that couldn't make calls to a dumb phone that could only make calls!
Well unfortunately I don't have any family and that's why Christmas is difficult for a lot of people, perhaps if I did, then I might think differently.
I did enjoy the food but as I don't eat meat or drink anymore, my choice I know then a lot of that's gone out the window.
But more importantly, for me personally, I'm trying to remove myself from a lot of what our "look at me" society worships and going on retreat may help me.
Not for everyone I know. I just hope it will be an interesting challenge and with a bit of luck a rewarding one.
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You if want to, do it.
If not, don't.
As you've said you use Whatsapp and social media on your smart phone it clearly has a purpose for you so keep it.
I consider it all the time, problem is going long distances and carrying stuff and people.
I'd never be able to go to a place that's further than I could walk.
I'd love to be able to though.
If I could have a phone that did just those things I'd probably consider it
@Henry Irving I wasn't asking for opinions on what I should do I was asking if others would do it.
@cafcdave123 At least there was one serious answer. You'd have to use either your imagination or get a tablet with data or a dongle.
Hence my post about phones etc being god!
I might go on a retreat over the Christmas period, where all gadgetry is not allowed. I imagine it'll be difficult initially but it also might be liberating!
Progress is progress. What is nice to see is that tariffs in particular usage abroad is getting cheaper.
We seem to have a regulations that the phone companies are taking seriously.
Surely we are only slaves to phones, drugs, alcohol etc if we don't have control over them. Just say NO
Most importantly it enables me to run my business anywhere.
Only thing stopping me is not committing to the idea, and that I use my smartphone as a camera. If I had a good actual camera, could see myself doing it.
In the same way, some people may prefer a dumb phone (although I can't imagine why anyone able-bodied would), but a smart phone's additional features are beneficial, when compared to a dumb phone.
For the avoidance of doubt, I wouldn't revert to a dumb phone. There would be no advantage in doing so.
bit of a random comment there? what relevance does being "able-bodied" have to owning a phone?
I know someone who doesn't have a smart phone and it's a pain (for me) that I can't include them in whatsapp conversations but it is their choice.
Yes i could turn the phone off and stay at home but then I'd also have to switch the TV, computer and wear a blindfold, it's impossible to get away from the phoney Christmas dross and cheer, I especially loathe it. Hence a retreat would take me away, momentarily from all that.
I love Christmas.
I'm not bothered about all the phoney child in a manger, three wise men stuff but the real spirit of Christmas with the food and drinks and family and presents and football on Boxing day is great IMHO.
I don't like reality TV or talent shows so I walk out the room, don't like jazz, prog rock or heavy metal so don't listen to them. Don't like rhubarb so don't eat it.
I've never made that many calls on my phones, but find the other features really useful. Indeed I'd prefer a smart phone that couldn't make calls to a dumb phone that could only make calls!
I did enjoy the food but as I don't eat meat or drink anymore, my choice I know then a lot of that's gone out the window.
But more importantly, for me personally, I'm trying to remove myself from a lot of what our "look at me" society worships and going on retreat may help me.
Not for everyone I know. I just hope it will be an interesting challenge and with a bit of luck a rewarding one.