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In reply to the discussion: I am in a constant struggle with all the electronic crap and "upgrades" that do nothing to improve [View all]Kaleva
(36,294 posts)82. I'm 62 and really love the modern technology.
My mother and paternal grandmother wouldn't have died in their 40's had they had the medical technology we have today.
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I am in a constant struggle with all the electronic crap and "upgrades" that do nothing to improve [View all]
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
OP
we had a "party line" too! If someone was using the line you waited. How novel! Was that socialism??
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#69
Still hate AT&T. Look at the largest buildings in every major city. Banks and insurance companies.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#131
Agreed. Live long and prosper. Boston dedicated a Leonard Nimoy day. Totally logical.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#6
Amen. I resisted for years to have one in the house and succumbed 14 years ago, to my regret!
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#5
I know........seriously thinking.....I'M DONE WITH IT ALL......although I do love texting.
a kennedy
Apr 2021
#4
I hear ya. I worry about the next gen. They are losing actual interaction. nt
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#120
But you have to be on a "plan" to text. ie. paying more money. I find it convenient as well,
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#13
I use a phone GPS but considering getting a regular GPS...and losing the unlimited data...I don't
Demsrule86
Apr 2021
#25
That's another issue. I have had multiple GPS's screw up at very inconvenient times. Gimme a map!
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#40
That's a good deal. Thanks for the info. Did the phone come from T-Mobile? I need a new one. OLD LG
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#149
I left out Henry. Sorry. I have lived it as well. Have you seen "Alone in the Wilderness"?
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#137
Yes it was. In Alaska filmed by a man who did it all. Sounds like you had great parents. Salute.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#145
Mine was a very self-absorbed artist! Gratefully he was fairly liberal and a Dem. WWII vet. GI
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#148
Play on has a small lifetime fee and you can record antenna shows and even if you have say Hulu
Demsrule86
Apr 2021
#27
My wish to "evolve" involves moving towards a more tolerant society based on acceptance of other
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#28
Landlines were significantly cheaper and the idea you have to be available 24/7 has led to
Demsrule86
Apr 2021
#29
good points, & COVID's certainly exacerbated the trend toward atomisation & isolation for many
Celerity
Apr 2021
#38
It's not that I don't want to be informed. There is plenty to choose from. But I thought between
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#43
Have you been hacked? We have suffered multiple data breeches at home and at work. It's good
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#24
So are we. So far, Equifax, Target, Home Depot, Blue Cross and credit card hacks. Someone in UK did
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#45
Ug. Hated Fortran and Cobal. Dropped the class. Sounds like you enjoyed it. More power to ya!
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#150
It's just interesting what people gravitate toward, embrace or just tolerate. Not sure when I
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#159
I like Siri for playing music in the car. I have apple music (an indulgence I know) and I
Demsrule86
Apr 2021
#32
The most asinine "smart technology" I've seen is something that smells the coffee beans & alerts
NBachers
Apr 2021
#80
My Mother wouldn't let us have TV...I mean everyone else in the world had TV...but she
Demsrule86
Apr 2021
#35
same here! Didn't have a TV in the house until I bought one at age 13 for school (OK and Gilligan's
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#49
My Father despaired of the 'new generation'...'bunch of half wits'...he would mutter.
Demsrule86
Apr 2021
#36
My Mom was in her 80's and she'd say to me while we watched a commerical full of special effects and
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#48
Thanks. Yeah, I'm pretty saturated after the last 4 years...Is that the Navajo code breakers?
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#51
Spam ware, bloat ware (WTF?) running in the background even if you have good virus/ spam filters
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#58
Jeezus Peezus. Quarters please! Retina scan linked to bank account to utilize washing machine??
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#55
All said while typing on a computer and communicating with thousands, I meant no disrespect.
cayugafalls
Apr 2021
#66
"There is nothing about technology that imposes itself on the user without the users consent..."
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#68
Like what? Paper forms exist for almost all things that Seniors need, you just gotta ask.
cayugafalls
Apr 2021
#73
Thank you. You are correct. I just find it intruding on our lives from so many angles. Happy Spring
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#133
Yep. I worry about our ability to cope as we have lost many valuable skills and knowledge.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#63
Don't think they could survive without electronics for navigation, (air, water) etc.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#72
More succinctly said than my rant! It is a major time sucker. No humans needed, except to pay $.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#60
I agree. My job only required a word processor (or selectric) for letters. Changed dramatically.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#126
Right. And you have to try to scrutinze what is legit or possibly spam/hack attempt.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#65
We're good about that. Anti-virus, don't click on stuff, etc. Credit card fraud has been rampant
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#132
20 years ago I heard that all combined "technology" was doubling every 8 years. Try to keep up.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#67
not debating medical advances; added years to my parents lives. Our corporate health care system
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#125
good insight. It changes so rapidly that good models are discarded for "new" not improved.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#136
It occurred to me this morning that the most uplifting part of this whole week has been
Vinca
Apr 2021
#102
I found the funeral very comforting as well. Some normalcy in an insane world.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#135
Is someone forcing you to write this rant on your computer or smart phone?
brooklynite
Apr 2021
#107
It was just easier. If you're not home, call back. Answering machines are helpful to screen the crap
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#139
That's for darn sure. Love my neighbors but rarely communicate. Hang in there!
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#144
That is a great example. Neither of my parents or siblings wanted anything to do with computers. By
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#156
I've got a place near me that makes sabots the old fashioned way. Shall I order you some?
GoneOffShore
Apr 2021
#153
which sabot? See below. Size 11 ought to work. Do they come with insoles? No need of the other!
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#157
Good luck with the move. I just cleaned out 4 generations and it was a 2 year process. Emotional is
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#162