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[PirateGirl]

Hmm... I used to write letters a lot. Maybe I should start doing this again. Who doesn’t enjoy receiving something other than junk mail?

Someone a few pages back mentioned most everyone has access to internet now, as well as has cell service. I would argue that it still depends what part of the country you live in (or maybe which country you live in). Much of CO does not have reliable cell service nor are there lines for internet. There is the option of satellite internet with speeds that make you long for dial up

Board games are fun, with rum.

I generally check my personal email a few times a day. Mostly to clear out the junk before it gets out of control.

Ok. I think I caught up with this thread. Sorry I forgot to share a pic. I will try and remember later.

Oh, and I liked the comment that just because technology has a way to give us instant gratification, it doesn’t mean anything is any more urgent.

I also hate the reliance on caller ID. I do not return “missed calls” from anyone. I just return calls to people if they leave a message. It can’t h e been that important if they didn’t bother to leave a message.

 

[BantyChooks]

Someone a few pages back mentioned most everyone has access to internet now, as well as has cell service. I would argue that it still depends what part of the country you live in (or maybe which country you live in). Much of CO does not have reliable cell service nor are there lines for internet. There is the option of satellite internet with speeds that make you long for dial up

That was me, and I said that in my area that is the case. There are plenty of other nearby places without it, and I specifically made sure to not live in those locations!
Satellite internet sucks, that's for sure.

 

[PirateGirl]

Also the fact that social media exists is not a reason to ignore people in real life and ignore actual human interaction. I hate that I never get a phone call from many people or see photos of nieces and nephews etc. It's expected that I know everything about everyone I care about through social media. The fact of it is, I don't. I have no clue what's going on in anyone's lives because I don't do Facebook and that makes me sad. I want to know what's going on with relatives etc. I care about them. I suppose I need to make more an effort to reach out to these people myself, but then even when I talk to them they act like I know all these things that have been on social media for months. Like I was not part of the gender reveal for my own brother's child because I don't have facebook. No one thought it was important enough to call me and tell me. *sigh* I'm done venting now. The world will never be the same again. We need a massive EMP to even make an attempt at righting these wrongs

 

[BantyChooks]

Also the fact that social media exists is not a reason to ignore people in real life and ignore actual human interaction. I hate that I never get a phone call from many people or see photos of nieces and nephews etc. It's expected that I know everything about everyone I care about through social media. The fact of it is, I don't. I have no clue what's going on in anyone's lives because I don't do Facebook and that makes me sad. I want to know what's going on with relatives etc. I care about them. I suppose I need to make more an effort to reach out to these people myself, but then even when I talk to them they act like I know all these things that have been on social media for months. Like I was not part of the gender reveal for my own brother's child because I don't have facebook. No one thought it was important enough to call me and tell me. *sigh* I'm done venting now. The world will never be the same again. We need a massive EMP to even make an attempt at righting these wrongs

The world, at least the area of the world I am familiar with (North America) has become entirely too dependent on electricity, and its spinoff, the Internet. These are singular services with no substitute. The world is precariously balanced, and the fulcrum has become one thing.
This is the age of electricity. Mechanics have moved from physical to electrical in a big way. Our appliances, heating, water supply—all electric. If something happens to disrupt that for even a month... there'll be chaos. I intend on staying as far away from the path in case that happens.

 

[PirateGirl]

The world, at least the area of the world I am familiar with (North America) has become entirely too dependent on electricity, and its spinoff, the Internet. These are singular services with no substitute. The world is precariously balanced, and the fulcrum has become one thing.
This is the age of electricity. Mechanics have moved from physical to electrical in a big way. Our appliances, heating, water supply—all electric. If something happens to disrupt that for even a month... there'll be chaos. I intend on staying as far away from the path in case that happens.

Oh for sure, so many people would be at a loss. I'd be building a fire and boiling some water from the stream down the street, but if there was no electric world wide we'd have utter pandemonium.

 

[BantyChooks]

Oh for sure, so many people would be at a loss. I'd be building a fire and boiling some water from the stream down the street, but if there was no electric world wide we'd have utter pandemonium.

Exactly. Those of us with acreage and animals can at least get by for a while if needed, but the cities will be deadly to live in.

 

[PirateGirl]

Is it bad that these thoughts make me smile

 

[Kiki]

Is it bad that these thoughts make me smile

 

[Kiki]

Well i def check my email daily. Often I count on it for sales so is it part of my 8 day jobs? Idk.

I only have fb aside from this social media acct and only keep that other cuz its neccesary for the family to get kid pics.

"Bored" games @BantyChooks and @Texas Kiki i grew up w them as a family game night and hope i can do the same for my littles cuz it can be great fun if you involve yourself.

I grew up with board games too and I have quite a few that I still play with the kids. I just rather not be playing them.

 

[Kiki]

A what would Wick do thread?? View attachment 1917362
Is this punishment for knowing what the Chicago Manual of Style is?

Yes...I thinks it a great idea. Don't worry you don't have to take part. I will answer for you.