Is a cell phone necessary? ( Archived) (83)

May 3, 2013 5:06 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
PrettyPrescious
PrettyPresciousPrettyPresciousRenton, Washington USA8 Threads 2 Polls 355 Posts
I don't have a cell phone. Whenever a man finds this out, I never hear from him again. What is going on? Do they think I am some kind of a freak? or is making a phone call not the thing to do these days? Advice?
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May 3, 2013 5:10 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
sun_skyy
sun_skyysun_skyyberline, Berlin Germany1 Posts
Well I guess he doesn't want to call you or misunderstanding what try again
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May 3, 2013 5:16 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
jac379
jac379jac379pontyclun, South Glamorgan, Wales UK25 Threads 3 Polls 12,293 Posts
PrettyPrescious: I don't have a cell phone. Whenever a man finds this out, I never hear from him again. What is going on? Do they think I am some kind of a freak? or is making a phone call not the thing to do these days? Advice?

You're not talking to scammers, are you?
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May 3, 2013 5:16 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
PrettyPrescious: I don't have a cell phone. Whenever a man finds this out, I never hear from him again. What is going on? Do they think I am some kind of a freak? or is making a phone call not the thing to do these days? Advice?

How are you with Smoke Signals?
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May 3, 2013 5:18 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
Glatlol
GlatlolGlatlolDublin, Ireland2 Threads 5,358 Posts
PrettyPrescious: I don't have a cell phone. Whenever a man finds this out, I never hear from him again. What is going on? Do they think I am some kind of a freak? or is making a phone call not the thing to do these days? Advice?


I actually dont know anyone that hasnt got a mobile and TBH would find it odd.
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May 3, 2013 5:27 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
menu11
menu11menu11Galveston, Texas USA1,323 Posts
I think you need to get rid of those tin can and string phone.conversing
laugh Get yourself cell phone. RING....RING....peace laugh
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May 3, 2013 5:27 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
Ccincy
CcincyCcincyCincinnati, Ohio USA77 Threads 20,535 Posts
PrettyPrescious: I don't have a cell phone. Whenever a man finds this out, I never hear from him again. What is going on? Do they think I am some kind of a freak? or is making a phone call not the thing to do these days? Advice?





No you're not a freak just because you haven't a cell phone.

The men must be scammers.

I donated my cell phone to the troops and don't miss not having it.
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May 3, 2013 5:31 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
rohaan
rohaanrohaanCoos Bay, Oregon USA229 Threads 10,460 Posts
PrettyPrescious: I don't have a cell phone. Whenever a man finds this out, I never hear from him again. What is going on? Do they think I am some kind of a freak? or is making a phone call not the thing to do these days? Advice?
I still live as close to the earth as I can, and although I can and do use some electronic devices, it is sparingly. I have a landline telephone with a few basic features. Cable T.V. out of necessity (not very good reception here without it), only recently did I buy a micro-wave oven, which I don't use very much. I have no cell phone(s), no I-Pods/Pads, notebooks, or computers of any kind. (I use a public computer. This may change in the future). Did you know that people who resist the electronic age are discriminated against? Difficult to get work, even if that work is non-technical. Bank loans difficult if you aren't "playing the electronic game". Applications now ask for e-mail, twitter and facebook addresses, and if you don't write it for them, or don't have them, they act like they think you're stupid, or an oddball.
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May 3, 2013 5:32 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
Maus19
Maus19Maus19Kilkenny, Ireland3 Threads 397 Posts
jac379: You're not talking to scammers, are you?

thumbs up hmm, good point.
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May 3, 2013 5:39 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
rohaan
rohaanrohaanCoos Bay, Oregon USA229 Threads 10,460 Posts
Glatlol: I actually dont know anyone that hasnt got a mobile and TBH would find it odd.
I don't either, except me. But I would rather be thought of as 'odd' than to find myself artificially connected to the world. People are out of touch with what life can and should be about, by being so much in a hurry, so anxious about devices, and they don't even know it until it's too late. It's tragic.
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May 3, 2013 5:42 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
menu11
menu11menu11Galveston, Texas USA1,323 Posts
Maus19: hmm, good point.

thumbs up laugh
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May 3, 2013 5:43 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
Glatlol
GlatlolGlatlolDublin, Ireland2 Threads 5,358 Posts
rohaan: I don't either, except me. But I would rather be thought of as 'odd' than to find myself artificially connected to the world. People are out of touch with what life can and should be about, by being so much in a hurry, so anxious about devices, and they don't even know it until it's too late. It's tragic.


Because I have a mobile phone?

I wouldnt be without mine, I dont have a landline and like my children and my Mother to be able to contact me if necessary.
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May 3, 2013 5:46 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
Glatlol
GlatlolGlatlolDublin, Ireland2 Threads 5,358 Posts
rohaan: I still live as close to the earth as I can, and although I can and do use some electronic devices, it is sparingly. I have a landline telephone with a few basic features. Cable T.V. out of necessity (not very good reception here without it), only recently did I buy a micro-wave oven, which I don't use very much. I have no cell phone(s), no I-Pods/Pads, notebooks, or computers of any kind. (I use a public computer. This may change in the future). Did you know that people who resist the electronic age are discriminated against? Difficult to get work, even if that work is non-technical. Bank loans difficult if you aren't "playing the electronic game". Applications now ask for e-mail, twitter and facebook addresses, and if you don't write it for them, or don't have them, they act like they think you're stupid, or an oddball.



Dont have any of the above either.
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May 3, 2013 5:49 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
PrettyPrescious: I don't have a cell phone. Whenever a man finds this out, I never hear from him again. What is going on? Do they think I am some kind of a freak? or is making a phone call not the thing to do these days? Advice?

A cell phone is necessary if you wish to use a ell phone professor
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May 3, 2013 5:50 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
rohaan
rohaanrohaanCoos Bay, Oregon USA229 Threads 10,460 Posts
Glatlol: Because I have a mobile phone?

I wouldnt be without mine, I dont have a landline and like my children and my Mother to be able to contact me if necessary.
I understand. But people are seen everywhere walking and talking, in restaurants, shops, even at friends' houses. The idea I'm trying to convey in the over-use, which undeniably is rampant. We didn't always have all these things, and got along without them. And, often enough a cell phone is not serviceable in some areas, because of weather and other geographical parameters. People (who are able) need to talk and visit with each other in person, people need to send real cards through the real mail service, and get their minds out of this fake, plastic, impersonal world of cyber sclyber. It's CRAP.
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May 3, 2013 5:52 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
lalasierra
lalasierralalasierralos angeles, California USA147 Threads 67 Polls 935 Posts
I can't live without mine. I have to have one for work and definitely for personal use. Sometimes I use it to post here in the forums if I'm not near a computer or don't have my laptop with me. My cell phone is a necessity, I wouldn't want to be without it.
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May 3, 2013 5:52 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
rohaan
rohaanrohaanCoos Bay, Oregon USA229 Threads 10,460 Posts
Glatlol: Dont have any of the above either.
I get what you mean. I really do. But a microwave oven is not a cell phone that is being used when a "talk in person" is available, and would be more heart-warming. (Yes, we all pick and choose our tools and toys! You are correct).
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May 3, 2013 5:52 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
Glatlol
GlatlolGlatlolDublin, Ireland2 Threads 5,358 Posts
rohaan: I understand. But people are seen everywhere walking and talking, in restaurants, shops, even at friends' houses. The idea I'm trying to convey in the over-use, which undeniably is rampant. We didn't always have all these things, and got along without them. And, often enough a cell phone is not serviceable in some areas, because of weather and other geographical parameters. People (who are able) need to talk and visit with each other in person, people need to send real cards through the real mail service, and get their minds out of this fake, plastic, impersonal world of cyber sclyber. It's CRAP.


Oh I get that, they have created a rude generation alright, I make my children put their phones in the cupboard during mealtimes :) and dont get me started on text speak becoming part of everyday writing.
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May 3, 2013 6:00 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
PrettyPrescious
PrettyPresciousPrettyPresciousRenton, Washington USA8 Threads 2 Polls 355 Posts
MADDOG69: How are you with Smoke Signals?

LOL you are so funny : )
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May 3, 2013 6:00 PM CST Is a cell phone necessary?
Glatlol
GlatlolGlatlolDublin, Ireland2 Threads 5,358 Posts
lalasierra: I can't live without mine. I have to have one for work and definitely for personal use. Sometimes I use it to post here in the forums if I'm not near a computer or don't have my laptop with me. My cell phone is a necessity, I wouldn't want to be without it.


lol of course you could its not actually a necessity in that sense of the word.
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