Dumb People & Their Smart Phones, page 4


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reply posted on 4-2-2013 @ 10:54 PM by Druid42
Originally posted by NarcolepticBuddha
Originally posted by EnoEht
reply to post by NarcolepticBuddha

glanced to my side and notice a young couple on what looks like a date..and they are both on their phones texting. LMAO smart phones have just about CRUSHED almost all forms of human to human interaction.


Yeah, isn't that something? I don't understand how people go out in public together just to engage themselves with their gadgets.

I'm not sure what's more pathetic--the fact that I can't get a date, or the fact that people play with their phones DURING a date

Isn't that the big debate though? Is social technology bringing us together or pulling us apart?...Sure, you can keep in touch with your uncle in Germany. But you distance yourself from your close friends and family. I'm in the crowd that doesn't want to be assimilated by the Borg...

Social technology is NOT bringing us together as families or communities. I'm sure someone will come along soon to disagree with me.
edit on 3-2-2013 by NarcolepticBuddha because: (no reason given)


You need to get your butt to the Debate Forum, and get Fighter Status. Click the middle link in my sig for details. I would love to debate this topic, formally.

Those couples you see texting? They are sharing private information with one another. Social tech shortens the span. A few quick texts, and you know what is going on with your spouse, your kids, and your parents, as well as close friends. Texting is an INTIMATE form of communication, a few details sent until the next in person meeting.

I stress the need for everyone reading this to go visit the Debate Forum. It'll hone your critical thinking skills, and you'll be surprised at the friends you'll meet. Wouldn't it be nice to have a discussion without all the "noise"? You won't know what you are missing until you check it out.


reply posted on 4-2-2013 @ 11:26 PM by Druid42
reply to post by NarcolepticBuddha


Your loss.

When you think you "know it all", you are in a position where life serves you pincushions.

You can never learn too much, and your reticence denotes your age.

Best of luck, my friend, in all your endeavors.


reply posted on 4-2-2013 @ 11:27 PM by Druid42
reply to post by SuperSeaver


Connected to ATS 100% of the time, whether you are on the road or at home?

Win-Win Situation.


reply posted on 4-2-2013 @ 11:30 PM by NarcolepticBuddha
Originally posted by Druid42
reply to post by NarcolepticBuddha


Your loss.

When you think you "know it all", you are in a position where life serves you pincushions.


No, I didn't say I know it all. There's a very good reason why I made the word "opinion" bold in my last response. That's because it's my opinion based on my observations, and not fact.

Please don't put words in my mouth...errr text in my thumbs.



reply posted on 5-2-2013 @ 12:40 PM by NarcolepticBuddha
reply to post by KMTartist


It is clear you are a considerate person. I know what you mean about trying to get around campus in one piece due to the multitude of texters and browsers glued to their phones while walking about--they might as well be blindfolded.

I hated it in class lectures as well. I found it extremely distracting, and disrespectful to the instructor as well as the rest of the class.

Why even show up to class if you are going to play with your phone the whole time and not pay attention?


reply posted on 5-2-2013 @ 02:43 PM by Blahable
Originally posted by NarcolepticBuddha
Originally posted by Blahable
They didn't spend YOUR money. They spent their OWN money... So how is YOUR problem exactly?

$150 is not a lot of money.


No, they didn't spend their OWN money. Their parents obviously dished out $150 dollars to spend some time with their kids and give them an opportunity to enjoy a great show.

To spend the show on the smartphone is just disrespectful to the person who bought the ticket for them.

If it's not a lot of money, I want you to give $150 dollars to the next homeless person you see. Make their day...after all, it ain't a lot of money, right? Would you consider it a waste of money?

Now do you see my dilemma of money being misappropriated?
edit on 4-2-2013 by NarcolepticBuddha because: (no reason given)


If the kids didn't buy the phones themselves those same parents knew the capabilities of smart phones. They didn't buy their kids a brick, a flip phone, or some other useless phone. Smartphones aren't a new technology now, they have been around for a few years. I doubt the parents would really care.

If they have kids $150, is not a lot, If they have their priorities straight are smart.


If it's not a lot of money, I want you to give $150 dollars to the next homeless person you see. Make their day...after all, it ain't a lot of money, right? Would you consider it a waste of money?


Why would I give more of my money I EARNED away?
The GOVERNMENT DOES THAT FOR ME!
I know this site is famous for having people who believe that people shouldn't have "too much money", and "working is slavery."

No $150 is not a lot..That's about 10-20 hours of work at minimum wage in some states? flipping burgers, cleaning.
Please....

edit on 5-2-2013 by Blahable because: (no reason given)


reply posted on 9-2-2013 @ 03:20 PM by PacificBlue
reply to post by NarcolepticBuddha


I agree that people can do dumb things with smart phones. And you should be able to enjoy a concert without being distracted or annoyed by people playing with their phones.

Recently, I also went to a concert and the person I went with spent the entire time texting what song was currently being played and how it sounded. Why? Why go and then play with a phone the whole time the band was playing.

Also, it can be extremely irritating when people are holding up phones to film during a show. There used to be a time when this would not have been alright.
edit on 9-2-2013 by PacificBlue because: grammar

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