Going Cellphoneless

[HayWire]

ive had a cell for the majority of my life. My first was a bagphone

Over the years Ive wondered about getting by when we were younger and nobody had them. Most days I question the need for constant contact. Ive never been a phone snob and as long as could call and text I was content (bought a $75 phone at walmart and only pay 38 a month). Ive noticed that the only people i talk regulary is my wife and dad but since i started having health shit my wife works from home. If I did need to call someone my wife still has hers. Has anyone here gone without a cell? If so what are the downsides?

i have only went without a week now and havent even noticed.

Am I crazy to go phoneless?

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Just talk to each other like the good old days!

Sure, they read the newspaper instead of talking to strangers on the train/bus.

But they didn't get the newspaper out when having dinner with friends or family, usually.

[HayWire]

Originally Posted by Chief Pagan

Sure, they read the newspaper instead of talking to strangers on the train/bus.

But they didn't get the newspaper out when having dinner with friends or family, usually.

I ****in hate that. When we eat out and see a family sitting at a table and everyone is looking at their phone drives me nuts. Growing up we had strict dinner table rules. No elbows on the table, must wear a shirt (that came from me never wearing a shirt in the summer) nothing on the table except food.

We always had that as family time. Dinner on the table at 5... don't be late because as soon as dinner is done everything is put away and dishes done.

Also, while I'm ranting, we ate what was in front of us. We didn't get a different meal because we didn't like what Ma made.

[HayWire]

Originally Posted by KingPriest2

Downsides?

Where to begin?

1. Being broken down on the side of the road
2. You’re out and have a important call to have
3. You’re out of town.


That’s just the simple stuff





Emergencies

1. My mom broke her hip and was watching my son. My mom had a cell phone. So my 3 year son got her phone and called my sister. My dad was out and couldn’t find him My mom ended up at the hospital. He didn’t get home for 2 hours after that fall

2. And one of the main reasons. My mom got sick late Feb/March. Got diagnosed with small cell cancer. (Another story). Monday March 25th my dad had a meeting to go to. My mom told him to go on Sunday the day before and that Monday morning. Well my mom took a drastic turn and she died. My dad wasn’t there. We had no way to contact my dad. He had no phone

This to me is why you shouldn’t go phoneless

I agree with the convenience factor but we went many years where no one had a cell. But for my purpose I can't justify it. Also, my wife still has her phone and wont be getting rid of it. People can get a hold of me if needed.


BTW, sorry for your loss man. My parents use to stay in Florida during the winter. Ma got sick when she was down there and died the next day. Didn't get to say goodbye. It was horrible

[HayWire]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

I assume you've seen their 360 content? I can watch that stuff for hours... I've found some roller coasters and travel stuff. Downloaded some space exploration stuff a while back that was pretty interesting... day in the life of astronauts.

Some mini golf and it came with another golf game, shooting stuff... dabbled in some of the mixed reality stuff like painting on your own walls.

What kind of VR do you have?

is it the Meta quest or a different brand?

[KingPriest2]

Originally Posted by HayWire

I agree with the convenience factor but we went many years where no one had a cell. But for my purpose I can't justify it. Also, my wife still has her phone and wont be getting rid of it. People can get a hold of me if needed.


BTW, sorry for your loss man. My parents use to stay in Florida during the winter. Ma got sick when she was down there and died the next day. Didn't get to say goodbye. It was horrible

Sorry for your loss. It’s hard man

Thanks. Appreciate it

I spoke to my mom Saturday night the 23rd and she died on the 25th. She had her cell phone and I was in mine. Lady words were I love you

Once nice thing with my cell phone. I have old voicemails from her So I can still hear her voice

Also I have most of my wife’s voicemails she left me.

[KingPriest2]

Originally Posted by Rausch

This is the big lie everyone throws out there.

It's happened to me 3 times. I've been out of town, 4 hours from home, and like 10 minutes from Zoner's house years ago during one of his get togethers. My alternator went out and I was stuck on the side of the highway. I turned on my flashers and held my hand up like I needed help. It wasn't 5 minutes before someone pulled over and called him with their phone. I didn't actually have to press the buttons for their phone to work and call him.

You're more likely to die or cause an accident due to playing with the thing than to ever actually have it help you. You're more likely to cause or be in an accident because of that phone than by a drunk driver. It has not made the world safer - it' has cause more accidents.

Not really. I known several people needing help and had to wait hours. Including my son 6 years ago on 435. No help for 3 hours. And my daughter this past winter going to Joplin. Her car broke down at night. No help.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by KingPriest2

Not really. I known several people needing help and had to wait hours. Including my son 6 years ago on 435. No help for 3 hours. And my daughter this past winter going to Joplin. Her car broke down at night. No help.

Teach them to help themselves. Calling for help doesn't mean someone will help you.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by HayWire

What kind of VR do you have?

is it the Meta quest or a different brand?

Meta Quest 2

[vonBobo]

There are online communities that cover this topic as well as manufacturers. Most people settle in the middle where they want important features and communications without all the distractions. Google or search reddit for "dumb phones" or "light phones".
A lot of people already have an android, you can install a skin called Android Dumb Phone which allows you to remove features like browsers or app stores, but will allow you to back when life requires like a vacation or emergency situation.
Or try a dumb phone manufacturer like Sunbeam.

There is no reason to throw out all the handy features just because of a few time consuming apps that you can get around.

[HayWire]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Meta Quest 2

Me too. I tried to find you but there are a shit ton of bearcats

[irafreak]

Originally Posted by HayWire

That's kind of what I'm thinking. I still have my laptop, tablet, oculus, and wife's phone. 35 is pretty cheap but if I'm hardly ever using it then why not save the money and get a cheap hooker

If it were me I'd go for the hooker every other month. Upgrade. Quality over quantity.

[HayWire]

Originally Posted by irafreak

If it were me I'd go for the hooker every other month. Upgrade. Quality over quantity.

I love this place

[KingPriest2]

Originally Posted by Rausch

Teach them to help themselves. Calling for help doesn't mean someone will help you.

Most of the time csr repsirs you can’t fix on the side of the road. You have to call for help

[CatinKS]

A didn't read this complete thread. After being available 24/7 with my work phone I now have a 50' rule after retirement. Check periodically as needed and don't carry. Life is beyond this devil electronic device. Smile, I see life differently now. Good luck trying to be sensile otherwise.

[HayWire]

Originally Posted by CatinKS

A didn't read this complete thread. After being available 24/7 with my work phone I now have a 50' rule after retirement. Check periodically as needed and don't carry. Life is beyond this devil electronic device. Smile, I see life differently now. Good luck trying to be sensile otherwise.

I know a lot of people don't agree but its kind of nice, At first is was a little weird but didn't take long for me to get use to it.

And just to clarify.... I'm not moving to under a rock....I still have ways to communicate if needed. I know some people need/want their phone...I just don't fit the need part anymore.