Community weekly poll: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not?
- 3/6/07 1:41 PM
Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not?
by Lee Koo (ADMIN) - 3/6/07 1:41 PM
-- Absolutely! I've done so in the past, so I can definitely do without it all over again. (What if there was an emergency?)
-- No way! This is my main point of contact and I feel naked without it. (What if you were in a dead zone?)
-- I don't own no stinkin' cell phone, never have and never will! (Why not?)
-- Maybe. It really depends.(Please explain.)
I dont own a cell phone
by dan822 - 3/7/07 2:47 AM In reply to: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I dont own a cell phone and dont want one, I get to many phone calls at home. I see people in resturants, driving down the road, walking, running, useing the cell phone in any situation one can think of. Sometimes I go out with friends and thier phone is ringing all the time, I think it is rude.
I have a lot of sympathy with your sentiments.
by MarkFlax - 3/7/07 3:04 AM
In reply to: I dont own a cell phone by dan822
I don't have a cell phone either.
When I am out and about, driving, shopping, socialising, etc, I don't want people phoning me all the time.
But then, they don't phone me on my land line at home either............. 
Mark
Don't own one
by dickzmac - 3/7/07 4:40 AM In reply to: I dont own a cell phone by dan822Don't want one --companies are screwing the hell out of consumers. How about call timeing??
Not necessary except in emergencies
by Larry Launstein Jr - 3/7/07 5:12 AM In reply to: I dont own a cell phone by dan822I think it is about time the lawmakers start cracking down on cell phone use in theaters, restaurants, driving in the car (with the exception of the phones that allow you to keep both hands on the wheel with an earset and microphone) schools and colleges, and so much more.
Do we really have to, as a society, have to stay so connected that we disrupt each other? I actually saw a pedestrian get hit by someone in my home area last summer because the driver was talking on her cellphone and did not pay attention to her driving. Fortunately, the guy wasn't hurt even though he walked with a cane. The lady kept giving me a dirty look like "That guy should have been watching out for me". Sorry, but she should have been the one looking - no excuse. Driving is a privilege, not a right.
She did not even bother to see if the guy was all right.
And you know what is the biggest joke of all? People who use them to squeal to the police about anything, anything at all. I actually know of someone who does this, even for parking violations. Emergencies, I can see, but to squeal on someone? Some people need to get a life.
I get so ticked off when people's cell phones ring, especially in my classes. They are told to turn them to vibrate, but many of them don't.
The point I'm making is this: having information is nice, but at what price?
To me, this is a situation similar to the old Chicago song dealing with people's obsession with time. I wonder if the writer and singer of "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? has ever thought about writing a song about what I consider an obsession to "stay connected"
Hands Free Cell Phone Use
by Mollyp - 3/7/07 2:08 PM In reply to: Not necessary except in emergencies by Larry Launstein JrHands free is no answer. Ever try to have a telephone conversation and follow a television show simultaneously???? You lose track of what's happening on the TV, no matter how interested you are. That's a very dangerous possibility when driving a car and talking on a cell phone at the same time. You can't give your attention equally to each activity, and I believe, the cell phone wins the attention game. With all the studies carried out, I'd be curious as to how many car accidents involve cell phones.
If you were home watching your favorite TV show and received a telephone call from a friend, you would call them back. It's funny that you can't concentrate on the TV and phone, but it's OK to try to concentrate on driving and talking on a cell phone.
I think cell phones are great if used sensibly. I get the biggest kick out of folks shopping at the market or a department store having this really personal conversation on their cell phone, at the top of their lungs. They don't realize that everyone else can hear what they're saying. Just for fun, I jump into the conversation. Of course, I'm not usually welcomed! However, I feel if they can intrude on my air space, I can join their conversation.
911 can be called from a deactivated cell phone.
by tomrobin - 3/7/07 3:56 PM In reply to: Not necessary except in emergencies by Larry Launstein JrI am a retired senior surviving on a low social security income.
I can not possibly afford a cell phone!
I ride a bicycle and carry a fully charged, powered off, inactive
cell phone that was given to me free. I can call 911 only
so far I have not needed to.
Cell Phones weren't handed down by Moses
by jrbales - 3/7/07 6:02 AM In reply to: I dont own a cell phone by dan822What many people forget is that cell phones are a fairly recent technological innovation, though readers under 25 may not remember a time where there were not cell phones. People were able to survive quite well for most of history without cell phones. While they're a convenient and at times a life saver, my chief gripe is people's over dependence on them. They drive distracted talking on them, they use them in all the wrong places to hold conversations such as movies, restaurants, church services, even while using the bathroom (a favorite gripe of phone center employees). What I miss is the lack of one-on-one, face-to-face communication. I've begun to feel that I know fewer people because it's hard to meet new people in or outside of work. Many people, when they have any free time at all, have a phone stuck to their face so it's hard to talk to someone you might like to meet. I think the phone is a way that many people use to avoid having to make social contacts with others. In this way I think it's not a beneficial technology to us.
cell phones are technology ....
by gfoley1 - 3/7/07 7:04 AM In reply to: I dont own a cell phone by dan822Bottom line, cell phones are a great technology, when if used correctly stand to do more good than harm. They are great for the elderly because they are close to their person, in case an emergency occurs this may save their life. The same goes for campers, or the business person on the go. But not for the yappy teen in the mall, or those folks visiting a restaurant, you know, the lady behind you who is speaking to her girlfriend about what "does not matter".
It's your choice, but just make a wise choice either to use or not to use. If you use a cell phone then put up with the charges, and if you don't like charges, then dump the cell for good! whatever you do, don't use it in a restaurant, or library, etc.
--Gary
I have One
by hagosrush - 3/7/07 7:30 AM In reply to: I dont own a cell phone by dan822I have a cell and I also CHOOSE to leave it at home many times when I go out. Reason, I do not want to be tracked, followed, anoyed, sometimes you just want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. They have land lines if I need to contact you I will reach you...otherwise...
Liberating
by scottdenman - 3/7/07 1:30 PM In reply to: I dont own a cell phone by dan822After getting a work phone and leaving my personal mobile phone at home, I noticed that none of the messages over the past months were worth the retrieval cost. Not being bothered over inconsequential nonsense every ten minutes gives you back the ability to enjoy the things you're doing now. You also realise how rude you must have been when you interrupted a friend or colleague to take that call that could have waited until you got home. If you're a giggly teenager, then sure: that inconsequential bs IS your life. If you consider yourself a grownup, leave the mobile off. It's liberating.
Do not tie me up
by CamInDfbFL - 3/7/07 6:01 PM In reply to: I dont own a cell phone by dan822I am not a dog. I won't wear a leash. A cell phone is nothing more than an electronic leash.
Never found a need for a cell phone
by nomadd74 - 3/7/07 8:27 PM In reply to: I dont own a cell phone by dan822I too, do not have a cell phone. I can think of nothing worse than endless persons, mindlessly calling my cell phone. I like peace and quiet when I am outside walking, driving, and particularly, in movie houses and restaurants.
Since I often use public transport I am constantly amazed at people answering cell phones. The topic of conversations leaves a lot to be desired. " What is the weather like?" " I am now on the bus."
" I am sitting in the doctors surgery waiting." ( Very useful information - I don't think.)
I shudder to think what idiot text messages travel to and fro, since it is not possible to text a foolscap page of real news and information!
The really annoying folks are those that walk along busy city streets, head bowed over, whilst they are texting some other fool, willing to read. They constantly bump into you as they are lost in morbid concentration.
Nomadd74
Too Funny
by bcolletti - 3/9/07 5:00 PM In reply to: I dont own a cell phone by dan822I'm sorry, but, what you posted made me laugh so hard...I really enjoyed it...you sound so crabby there...LOL.....thanks for making my day...BColletti
Now I could not
by reldnac - 3/7/07 4:22 AM In reply to: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
It is wonderful to think that an item that you are able to carry in your hand is able to keep you in touch with the world. Information is important in these times.
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