I know that I'm in the minority here, and I'll never say never, but for now I feel like I'm on overload enough as it is than to be walking around non-stop with my smart phone constantly checking and posting and checking and posting.

 

It's certainly the way of the modern world, and more power to them, but I'm more inclined to want to find relaxation and simplicity than to constantly feel compelled to stay in multi-task mode my every waking moment.

 

When it comes to Twitter, can anyone see me being limited to very few characters when posting? ... Right...

 

I suppose that if I don't completely keep up with the every changing option that one day I'll be left in the dust and become a dinosaur. Perhaps I already am?

 

I'm still young enough that it seems in some ways I better stay alert, but old enough to remember a time where none of this was necessary. In some ways I feel that I could jump back 20 years without missing a beat and be content with that.

 

I'm not at all against the internet, as it's a very informative and exciting tool, but must admit that I'm a bit worn out from the constant pool to stay in the mix of everything that changes every 5 minutes. What do I mean by 5 minutes? That's so 2 minutes ago.

I agree with B-Ball-fan 100% on this one. On a positive note, I actually read his entire post, which was on my bucket list, but I never could quite pull it off.

 

Honestly, I wish I could get by without a phone at all. Personal relationships have suffered, IMO, as this type of social technology has "advanced". I do enjoy the internet, it is a great resource, but everything comes at a price. I can always access it with my PC, why do I have to have it on my handheld phone?

 

I confess, when the day finally comes when I can retire, I can see myself as somebody who just jumps off the grid. I would love to just live somewhere remote, on a mountain lake, in the peace and solitude. I would spend my days taking walks with my wife, a little hunting and fishing and the occasional visit from my kids/grandkids. I would welcome the relative ignorance that comes with not being connected to the world 24/7 and only getting my daily dose of the news at 6 or 11, and even then I might just tune in at a quarter after to catch the weather and sports.

 

As to the original topic, I don't use any of the three, but it sounds like I may need to download snapchat and then set out to try and get into Leonardo Dicaprio's inner circle.

Thanks Watusi for making it all the way through. Believe it or not, that post was the condensed version. :lol2:

 

Yes, why go with a smaller screen? Sure, it's more easily transportable, but ultimately feels like a step backwards.

 

I have my cell for emergencies, and a quick call that "I'm on my way", but that's about it.

 

I didn't even bother with texting until a couple of years ago when a friend basically insisted. I went along with it mainly to develop proficiency at it as an additional option.

 

Who knows, a burglar could be in the building, and texting would allow me to contact someone without him hearing me alert them for help. Thought it would be good not to be fumbling under those circumstances, but truly if my friend didn't bother, I wouldn't either.

 

It does seem to help at not getting tied up in an endless chatty phone call that turns into a waste of time. (Perhaps much like reading my long posts).

 

I almost never use my cell to go on the net as I keep the expense of the phone on the cheep, and don't pay any additional prices for unlimited use. Why bother when I can check stuff at home on my PC?

 

One time just to see how it worked I did and got charged $25. No way. I phoned the telephone company and told them that I would not end my call with them until they removed that charge. I thankfully won that battle.

 

I agree too that there's something to be said for staying out of the loop, and enjoying good old fashioned activities unencumbered by a device acting as a short leash around the neck, and I'm with you as well about filtering the news.

 

I used to believe that I was being responsible for staying informed, then realized that it was not necessary for me to fill my head with the sensationalism that the media chooses to feed me, when quite often it's distorted, as well as them holding back on stories that perhaps might be more so important for me to know about. When I realized that it was mostly a brainwashing tool for them, I too found that sports and weather were just about the only essentials.

 

Right now it does seem important to keep abreast of the chemicals floating down the Ohio River, and hopefully we are being told the truth that everything possible is being done to prevent us from being affected by it. I'd hate to doubt the professionals here, but if there were any flubs in the matter, you can be assured of coverups to save the hides of those in charge.

 

Wish I now knew where I was headed with this post, so I'll just end by saying that I hope that the only need there is in keeping in tune with the ever changing technological world is whatever works for the individual, and for those who care not to always be "In the know", that existing on this planet can still be very doable. Time will tell I suppose.