tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post9141015156893305470..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: Not So SmartUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-45568644106450153842015-01-27T08:37:56.777-05:002015-01-27T08:37:56.777-05:00After years of valiant resistance, we succumbed an...After years of valiant resistance, we succumbed and now all four of us (me, hubby, and the boys) all have smart phones. I am pretty much 'allergic' to talking on the phone in public, so when I do talk in the car, it's when I'm parked somewhere. It drives me around the bend to see so many people talking/texting when driving. It's a miracle there aren't more accidents than there are. Sigh. And get off my lawn, you crazy kids!<br /><br />I have learned I had to turn all notifications OFF or the constant 'ping' would have me being like pavlov's dog, but instead of salivating, I'd be snatching up my phone. Now it's much better. <br /><br />Upside? My college kids connect with me every day - texting me, or sending silly stuff. It's kind of sweet, actually. And nice that I'm not pestering them. Lisa Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530826748768737972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-6220836435654516282015-01-15T11:04:26.612-05:002015-01-15T11:04:26.612-05:00I had a flip phone until just recently. Our oldes...I had a flip phone until just recently. Our oldest daughter gave me a smart phone in November as an early Christmas gift and at first I was worried that I might become one of those you listed as I have been observing those same things. But I actually love my new smartphone. The first thing our oldest (who is teaching in China) had me do was download the WeChat app and now she and I can text each other whenever we want. We have been using Skype but she has to set up a special "tunnel" to use it and it doesn't always work. We were also able to send short videos to each other of various Christmas activities so that she felt included in our celebrations. It does have a special pocket in my purse, but then so did my flip phone. I have a purse with multiple pockets because I'm the type who has a place for everything and everything in it's place. I never thought I'd say this but I really enjoy having a smart phone.SuperMomNoCapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477612688870640482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-31082117582498658482015-01-14T17:58:17.601-05:002015-01-14T17:58:17.601-05:00my son's drop in playroom has a no phones poli...my son's drop in playroom has a no phones policy, but it doesn't stop some parents ( you remain in attendance) from glueing to their phone. Frankly, I'd rather play with the plastic dinosaurs, so no phone, unless I'm taking a pic to send to Dad at work. Nicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207020554442844929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-28989990995438918692015-01-13T22:46:33.857-05:002015-01-13T22:46:33.857-05:00The worst is watching parents ignore their childre...The worst is watching parents ignore their children to play on their phones. I worry about this generation of babies who will have parents who never talk to them....Terri Brisbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14866839874585980451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-36053913455057312532015-01-13T21:41:00.182-05:002015-01-13T21:41:00.182-05:00I have a flip phone. I could text if I wanted to s...I have a flip phone. I could text if I wanted to spend an hour on it for one regular sentence. People give me strange looks when I say I can't text.<br /><br />I think we have become slaves to technology on a lot of levels. I find that incredibly sad.<br /><br />I am going to hold out as long as I can without taking the plunge into being so hooked in. <br /><br />I like being off the grid.<br />Neriahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378228884709477445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-84729371589515563462015-01-13T15:36:51.225-05:002015-01-13T15:36:51.225-05:00I have my smartphone, because then I'm not cha...I have my smartphone, because then I'm not chained to my desk. but during meals? it's not in use. We actually talk.<br /><br />I did go for dinner with friends who sat there, slackjawed at their screens for a chunk of the meal and I found it terribly rude. <br /><br />text and email is easier right now, toddler tends to burst into YAYAYAYAYA! as I'm talking on the phone. <br /><br />I don't do any of these things save for lobbing it in a pocket or bag and then kind of having to dig around for it.<br /><br />Nicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207020554442844929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-22522868575006996932015-01-13T12:25:31.788-05:002015-01-13T12:25:31.788-05:00I have a pay-as-you-go, I load it up with minutes...I have a pay-as-you-go, I load it up with minutes in January, rarely use it, then lose the minutes on Dec 31st and have to start over... ;D <br />A phone might be smarter than I am, but I still like talking to someone in person, see their expressions, rejoice in the light of laughing eyes. There isn't a device on the planet I would trade for human contact... terleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953328625206810683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-80431929996576291492015-01-13T11:29:06.024-05:002015-01-13T11:29:06.024-05:00I agree with every word. I get sick to death of m...I agree with every word. I get sick to death of meeting friends to "catch up" only to find they are on their phones half the night - bugs me rigid. I got one of these things a year ago and have been saying ever since that I hate my phone and want to go back to my simple push button Nokia. I used to be able to send a text without looking at the screen, now I can't even read the screen and my fingers feel like big fat sausages as I try to tap miniscule letters. I only use it to phone & text, so once the contract runs out I'm going back to a simpler phone. You know, my kids are horrified when I tell them that we didn't even have a house phone until I was 16! And back in 1976, if you made arrangements to meet friends you were there on time ... another thing that bugs me. Fran Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11079042659459259795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-34265453687152820322015-01-13T09:36:21.870-05:002015-01-13T09:36:21.870-05:00OMG yes to all those annoying things people do and...OMG yes to all those annoying things people do and *shamefaced* I probably do a lot of them myself... Whatever did people do before they invented 'smart' phones (otherwise known as you-dumb-human phones)??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11046724975658216337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-51674197929917990452015-01-13T07:16:33.882-05:002015-01-13T07:16:33.882-05:00Excellent! You're my hero.Excellent! You're my hero.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com