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What did people do before cell phones
#18865580 - 09/19/13 10:52 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Imagine you're a shy introvert buying a coffee in the 80's. and then you sit down and wait for the coffee to be made. What do you do?
I try not to bury my face in my phone during every mundane piece of my life but there's nothing for me to do. I could sit down and meditate but it would feel weird doing that in a coffee shop. and why would I carry a book around with me when I can read e-books and articles on my phone? I don't really care for talking to strangers either.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tito123] 2
#18865589 - 09/19/13 10:54 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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You could observe things around you.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: ClockCode] 4
#18865605 - 09/19/13 11:02 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Newspapers. 80s era movies will confirm this.
Or you bring someone with you.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: st1llnox] 2
#18865627 - 09/19/13 11:08 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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st1llnox said: Newspapers. 80s era movies will confirm this.
Or you bring someone with you.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tito123] 4
#18865634 - 09/19/13 11:10 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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this is really a question ..
we had fucking fun..
we werent attached to an electronic leash.
and cocaine.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: rackem] 14
#18865657 - 09/19/13 11:18 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Masturbation. I remember sitting down in a coffee shop before iPhones etc were around and we would all just whip it out and beat off when waiting for something instead of be a phone zombie. People had values back then.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: psychodelia] 1
#18865672 - 09/19/13 11:20 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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psychodelia said: Masturbation. I remember sitting down in a coffee shop before iPhones etc were around and we would all just whip it out and beat off when waiting for something instead of be a phone zombie. People had values back then.
or murder. definitely murder > phones
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tito123] 1
#18865679 - 09/19/13 11:23 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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tito123 said: Imagine you're a shy introvert buying a coffee in the 80's. and then you sit down and wait for the coffee to be made. What do you do?
I try not to bury my face in my phone during every mundane piece of my life but there's nothing for me to do. I could sit down and meditate but it would feel weird doing that in a coffee shop. and why would I carry a book around with me when I can read e-books and articles on my phone? I don't really care for talking to strangers either.
I think there was a hella lot less introverts before the digital age
P.S even if I don't really have anything to do with myself I don't usually just look at my phone for no reason and stuff or something
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: Sheekle]
#18865696 - 09/19/13 11:27 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I remember when cell phones first came out it changed everything! Those big brick cell phones that Zack Morris had on Saved by the bell
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: Magicman69]
#18865701 - 09/19/13 11:29 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Born in 93
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psychodelia said: Masturbation. I remember sitting down in a coffee shop before iPhones etc were around and we would all just whip it out and beat off when waiting for something instead of be a phone zombie. People had values back then.
I mean even owning 5 laptops, an iPad, and an iPhone, this is still my standby. I've masturbated at work too many times to count (they need to quit hiring sexy 25 year olds, sorry... I assure you I wash my hands before I scoop your fries).Quote:
Sheekle said:
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tito123 said: Imagine you're a shy introvert buying a coffee in the 80's. and then you sit down and wait for the coffee to be made. What do you do?
I try not to bury my face in my phone during every mundane piece of my life but there's nothing for me to do. I could sit down and meditate but it would feel weird doing that in a coffee shop. and why would I carry a book around with me when I can read e-books and articles on my phone? I don't really care for talking to strangers either.
I think there was a hella lot less introverts before the digital age
P.S even if I don't really have anything to do with myself I don't usually just look at my phone for no reason and stuff or something
Many friends of mine have admitted that when they're "using their phone", they're just flipping through the menu. A couple even confided that they pretend to be having important phone conversations... with no one on the other end of the line  Quote:
MystiqueMushroom said: Born in 93 
That explains why you're one year less annoying than my little brother. Respect your elders from now on, eh?
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: st1llnox] 8
#18865713 - 09/19/13 11:33 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Age has nothing to do with maturity, we can see that in your posts.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: st1llnox]
#18865714 - 09/19/13 11:33 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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st1llnox said: Many friends of mine have admitted that when they're "using their phone", they're just flipping through the menu. A couple even confided that they pretend to be having important phone conversations... with no one on the other end of the line 
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tito123] 1
#18865716 - 09/19/13 11:33 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Chicks were way less distracted.
Then again, more missed connections.
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Magicman69 said: Those big brick cell phones that Zack Morris had on Saved by the bell 
I can think of more memorable stuff he had.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: Magicman69]
#18865722 - 09/19/13 11:36 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: Set] 1
#18865723 - 09/19/13 11:36 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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They were probably drinking DXM cause that's the cool thing to do right stillnox?
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: st1llnox]
#18865724 - 09/19/13 11:36 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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You could try thinking about stuff, or ya know, just relax for once in you life and not have to be busied by something. I like breathing, that and looking at all the beauty the world has to offer. Yea, breathing and beauty is pretty nice.
Damn. I would plow that shit all the time. Nothing would get done.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tito123]
#18865734 - 09/19/13 11:38 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Q- What did people do before cell phones? A- Talked to each other.
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MystiqueMushroom said: Born in 93 
That explains a lot. Mr. I-Only-Take-Psychedelics is an enlightened 20-year-old.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: st1llnox]
#18865746 - 09/19/13 11:40 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Before cell phones you just lived life. You just walked to your friends house and went to the video store to rent a movie. It was really nice because people would stick to the plans, now days everyone just cancels last minute through text for no good reason. Definitely something I miss, it was simpler.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: Mush4Brains]
#18865751 - 09/19/13 11:41 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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i just absorb the vibes i never do that phone thing because of how fake it is
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: Mush4Brains]
#18865752 - 09/19/13 11:41 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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You like to put words in peoples mouths a lot I see. Sorry I'm against abusing amphetamines?
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I dont mean to be mean but you kids are crazy. Or need to get out more. Or live without internet/cell phone.
You sit down, glance at your favorite local newspaper, or even- I know, sounds crazy, walk over to the other stranger waiting for their drink and say- "Good morning. What's your poison this morning? etc etc" And at the end, "Keep it easy." Or if you guy mentions something about that day, say something relevant like "Give him hell, today, boss" Chances are, if you both have regular schedules, you'll see him again.
And then maybe, a few months later, you'll have a friend. Facebook offical.
And most importantly at all, glad someone mentioned it-
You guy's that sit there avoiding eye-contact with everybody, while on your phone, not waving or simply nodding your head to acknowledge that person's existence, is the most disappointing thing I see. And I see it a damn lot.
Gives me no hope for better emotional evolution.
Probably out for the night

Meet everybody you see everywhere yoou go. Cellphones are lame because everyone uses them wrong. In my incredibly criticisive opinion.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: pcplease]
#18865767 - 09/19/13 11:45 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I don't recall much of a difference for me. I didn't have a cell until 2010. I can take it or leave it.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: pcplease]
#18865768 - 09/19/13 11:45 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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pcplease said: I dont mean to be mean but you kids are crazy. Or need to get out more. Or live without internet/cell phone.
You sit down, glance at your favorite local newspaper, or even- I know, sounds crazy, walk over to the other stranger waiting for their drink and say- "Good morning. What's your poison this morning? etc etc" And at the end, "Keep it easy." Or if you guy mentions something about that day, say something relevant like "Give him hell, today, boss" Chances are, if you both have regular schedules, you'll see him again.
And then maybe, a few months later, you'll have a friend. Facebook offical.
And most importantly at all, glad someone mentioned it-
You guy's that sit there avoiding eye-contact with everybody, while on your phone, not waving or simply nodding your head to acknowledge that person's existence, is the most disappointing thing I see. And I see it a damn lot.
Gives me no hope for better emotional evolution.
Probably out for the night

Meet everybody you see everywhere yoou go. Cellphones are lame because everyone uses them wrong. In my incredibly criticisive opinion.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tito123]
#18865772 - 09/19/13 11:46 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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tito123 said: Imagine you're a shy introvert buying a coffee in the 80's. and then you sit down and wait for the coffee to be made. What do you do?
I try not to bury my face in my phone during every mundane piece of my life but there's nothing for me to do. I could sit down and meditate but it would feel weird doing that in a coffee shop. and why would I carry a book around with me when I can read e-books and articles on my phone? I don't really care for talking to strangers either.
Pretty much the same kinds of things people who don't always play with a phone do to pass time now. In the absence of props, you can just look out a window or daydream/think to yourself. I never owned a cell phone until about 2009, and the ones I had before my current one didn't do much but make phone calls.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: pcplease]
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: pcplease]
#18865775 - 09/19/13 11:46 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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pcplease said: I dont mean to be mean but you kids are crazy. Or need to get out more. Or live without internet/cell phone.
You sit down, glance at your favorite local newspaper, or even- I know, sounds crazy, walk over to the other stranger waiting for their drink and say- "Good morning. What's your poison this morning? etc etc" And at the end, "Keep it easy." Or if you guy mentions something about that day, say something relevant like "Give him hell, today, boss" Chances are, if you both have regular schedules, you'll see him again.
And then maybe, a few months later, you'll have a friend. Facebook offical.
And most importantly at all, glad someone mentioned it-
You guy's that sit there avoiding eye-contact with everybody, while on your phone, not waving or simply nodding your head to acknowledge that person's existence, is the most disappointing thing I see. And I see it a damn lot.
Gives me no hope for better emotional evolution.
Probably out for the night

Meet everybody you see everywhere yoou go. Cellphones are lame because everyone uses them wrong. In my incredibly criticisive opinion.
i feel you man.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: mr sniffles]
#18865814 - 09/19/13 11:59 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Also! in my opinion and experience, There's always a guy reading a news paper. Sometimes 20, sometimes 80.
Striking up a conversation with them could very well make their day, if not week. And if they're douchey about it, give him hell  If you're a friendly regular, the workers will recognize you and side with you if the douche complains. And then he'll probably have learned something from it.
Pass on and share good vibes
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: mr sniffles]
#18865821 - 09/20/13 12:02 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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i dont know what I would have done I hate small talk (I dont even make small talk with my family) I also hate people...unless they are really nice like really old ladies or something like that.
I also find that I dont have much in common with the average person and the things I do have in common with people I dont really enjoy sitting around talking about it because then I end up having to explain a lot of things,due to my complex way of thinking.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: kinkaku] 1
#18865845 - 09/20/13 12:08 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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You have 99%+ in common with the average person.
Eating and drinking are the most important things humans do. And everyone has their preference on food on drink.
Regarding your inability to assimilate with "normies" due to your "having to explain a lot of things,due to my complex way of thinking."
A quote from Einstein, "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."

You sound pretentious. But you can fix that. If you try to.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: pcplease]
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pcplease said: You have 99%+ in common with the average person.
Eating and drinking are the most important things humans do. And everyone has their preference on food on drink.
Regarding your inability to assimilate with "normies" due to your "having to explain a lot of things,due to my complex way of thinking."
A quote from Einstein, "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."

You sound pretentious. But you can fix that. If you try to.
ha it's not that I cant explain things to people it's just 6 out of 10 people have to be told over and over again 
as for pretentious I'm no better than anyone else,I just dislke having to deal with people thats all It may be because of my high blood pressure to
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: kinkaku]
#18865875 - 09/20/13 12:19 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Symptom of stress, anger. My blood pressure gets in the 200s when I get stressed But I'm old.
You can do what you want kid, if I ever see you in the coffee shop you know what will happen 
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: st1llnox]
#18865879 - 09/20/13 12:21 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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psychodelia said: Masturbation. I remember sitting down in a coffee shop before iPhones etc were around and we would all just whip it out and beat off when waiting for something instead of be a phone zombie. People had values back then.
I mean even owning 5 laptops, an iPad, and an iPhone, this is still my standby. I've masturbated at work too many times to count (they need to quit hiring sexy 25 year olds, sorry... I assure you I wash my hands before I scoop your fries).Quote:
Sheekle said:
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tito123 said: Imagine you're a shy introvert buying a coffee in the 80's. and then you sit down and wait for the coffee to be made. What do you do?
I try not to bury my face in my phone during every mundane piece of my life but there's nothing for me to do. I could sit down and meditate but it would feel weird doing that in a coffee shop. and why would I carry a book around with me when I can read e-books and articles on my phone? I don't really care for talking to strangers either.
I think there was a hella lot less introverts before the digital age
P.S even if I don't really have anything to do with myself I don't usually just look at my phone for no reason and stuff or something
Many friends of mine have admitted that when they're "using their phone", they're just flipping through the menu. A couple even confided that they pretend to be having important phone conversations... with no one on the other end of the line  Quote:
MystiqueMushroom said: Born in 93 
That explains why you're one year less annoying than my little brother. Respect your elders from now on, eh?
tell us more about your iphones and ipads and laptops. the 20 recent threads you mentioned your ipad wasn't enough i don't think.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: teamkiller] 1
#18865927 - 09/20/13 12:41 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Talk to the people around you... Its called being social LOL.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tito123] 1
#18865961 - 09/20/13 12:52 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I am flabbergasted by this question! I was born in the 60's, so I do know full well what it was like. We talked more, read more newspapers, magazines, books, etc...There was also about 10 or so phone numbers I could remember right off the top of my head. I can remember only about 2-3 now. *SIGH*
Cell phones/hand held comps are changing the way humans interact with one another. There is no stopping it. We must all deal with it/roll with it as best we can. For those of you who have never known a life without comps and cell phones, I don't know what to say. You will never know the simplicity of the art of just talking to someone without any distractions (yes, even total strangers in shops, restaurants, waiting in lines, etc...). There is a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips (which is a good thing) but it can have a negative affect on us as well.
Thanks for this thread! It made really ponder the question. It took me back in time in my mind and made me feel nostalgic.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: Blazer420]
#18865962 - 09/20/13 12:53 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tyrannicalrex]
#18865969 - 09/20/13 12:57 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Cell phones are technology created to solve problems created by technology. At least, in their current form.
I don't have a smartphone. I actually have the dumbest phone possible to have. People still continually message me on it and get mad if I forget to respond.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tyrannicalrex]
#18866019 - 09/20/13 01:28 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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tyrannicalrex said: You will never know the simplicity of the art of just talking to someone without any distractions (yes, even total strangers in shops, restaurants, waiting in lines, etc...)
I think many people in this current generation experience that, I don't think everybody is always on their phones. I mean, there's gotta be some ying and yang in things they seem all right to me.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tito123]
#18866035 - 09/20/13 01:40 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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tito123 said: Imagine you're a shy introvert buying a coffee in the 80's. and then you sit down and wait for the coffee to be made. What do you do?
I try not to bury my face in my phone during every mundane piece of my life but there's nothing for me to do. I could sit down and meditate but it would feel weird doing that in a coffee shop. and why would I carry a book around with me when I can read e-books and articles on my phone? I don't really care for talking to strangers either.
They would learn how to interact with other human beings and thus there weren't very many people who were afraid to talk to other people.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: Sheekle]
#18866071 - 09/20/13 02:04 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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yeah I have an iphone and honestly I spend most of my time with it turned off.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tyrannicalrex]
#18866093 - 09/20/13 02:31 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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tyrannicalrex said: I am flabbergasted by this question! I was born in the 60's, so I do know full well what it was like. We talked more, read more newspapers, magazines, books, etc...There was also about 10 or so phone numbers I could remember right off the top of my head. I can remember only about 2-3 now. *SIGH*
Cell phones/hand held comps are changing the way humans interact with one another. There is no stopping it. We must all deal with it/roll with it as best we can. For those of you who have never known a life without comps and cell phones, I don't know what to say. You will never know the simplicity of the art of just talking to someone without any distractions (yes, even total strangers in shops, restaurants, waiting in lines, etc...). There is a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips (which is a good thing) but it can have a negative affect on us as well.
Thanks for this thread! It made really ponder the question. It took me back in time in my mind and made me feel nostalgic. 
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: koods]
#18866108 - 09/20/13 02:46 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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you used to have to go home to recieve a phone call. like you'd see someone and they'd be like "oh i'll call you at 4pm" then you had to plan on going home at 4pm so you could recieve their phone call, so you plan to meet IRL.
also you called a household, not the individual person you were trying to talk to. so you'd call and ask if soandso was there and maybe hey were or maybe they weren't.
what a retarded system.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tyrannicalrex]
#18866111 - 09/20/13 02:50 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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tyrannicalrex said: You will never know the simplicity of the art of just talking to someone without any distractions (yes, even total strangers in shops, restaurants, waiting in lines, etc...).
Word. Every really close friend and every adventure I've ever went on started this way. See someone, strike up a chat and chances are they're pretty damn cool.
>Imagine you're a shy introvert buying a coffee in the 80's. and then you sit down and wait for the coffee to be made. What do you do?
If I were a shy introvert OP I'd strive not to be. You're missing out on the adventures taking place all around you every time you bury your nose in your phone.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: Dawks]
#18866147 - 09/20/13 03:21 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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To OP:
find out, sell your phone/throw it out/leave it at home
no need for a cellphone, you can always borrow a phone to dial if it is urgent, but it rarely is
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: teamkiller]
#18866189 - 09/20/13 04:10 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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teamkiller said: you used to have to go home to recieve a phone call. like you'd see someone and they'd be like "oh i'll call you at 4pm" then you had to plan on going home at 4pm so you could recieve their phone call, so you plan to meet IRL.
also you called a household, not the individual person you were trying to talk to. so you'd call and ask if soandso was there and maybe hey were or maybe they weren't.
what a retarded system.
I remember it like everyone kindof woke up at the same time, and you had to call someone by 8am to arrange a meet up for lunch or afternoon. If they had a direct line at the office, you could call them from home a pay phone or your work/home. Any afterwork plans had to be settled by lunch, but you would still likely miss out on spontaneous get togethers.
Most of the time you didnt have phone access to your friends you could go meet other people with the same problems and be friends with them.
Try that shit now, and you will most likely be in an over 50 crowd of divorced men.
Young people are basically fucked and dont know how to talk to people, or why. Op, dont feel bad, its endemic. Having that question in your head probably means your confused and introverted state of being makes you 'normal' among peers.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: rodfarva]
#18866254 - 09/20/13 05:21 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I hate cell phones, I only use mine when I travel in the car . Yes I might be old school but it's just getting worse , people don't even talk to each other public transport any more . I'm in my mid 30's and work with a load of 20 somethings who are married to there phones , checking them all the time to see if some noob has updated there status or so shit .
In the canteen at work everyone is sat playing some fucked up facebook game , the art of conversation is dead . They will even text the noob sitting next to them , WTF he is right next to you .But then again technology works both ways , we not all be here bitching about phones if it weren't for technology .
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: mandrax360]
#18866258 - 09/20/13 05:25 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I hate people who text with friends who aren't there, instead of talking with ones that are.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: koods]
#18866272 - 09/20/13 05:37 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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There is nothing worse than trying to have a conversation with someone and they are just glued to there phone and say " I'm listening "
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tito123]
#18866328 - 09/20/13 06:31 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Payphones - they were a dime then a quarter.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: AWS]
#18866347 - 09/20/13 06:45 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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He wanted to know how people kept themselves entertained and avoided in-person social interactions before cell phones. Shouldn't be too big of a mystery because even today many people don't rely on a phone to keep themselves entertained.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: psi]
#18866382 - 09/20/13 07:10 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Writing letters was like texting, News papers were like the internet and pay phones were like cell phones.
We had to drink coffee at dunkin donuts because there was no starbucks.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tito123] 3
#18866389 - 09/20/13 07:12 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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People are 30% less physically attractive when their face is lit up by the light from a cell phone.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: AWS]
#18866464 - 09/20/13 07:45 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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AWS said: Payphones - they were a dime then a quarter.
Or less.
Free telephones from Abbie Hoffmans' Steal This Book. I actually used some of those teks in the 70's with success.
And truth be told, I've never sent a text message, and never had a problem keeping my self amused while waiting for a cup of coffee. Besides, my favorite coffee is what I make at home... . . .
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: GreySatyr]
#18866475 - 09/20/13 07:47 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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GreyMorph said: Wish I had lived before the cell phones fucked everything up.
Then the dismay with your fellow humans would be all the greater.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tito123] 1
#18866478 - 09/20/13 07:48 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I still don't have a cellphone
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: Asante]
#18866484 - 09/20/13 07:49 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Wiccan_Seeker said: I still don't have a cellphone 
If you don't leave you k-hole you don't need one.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: vinsue]
#18866485 - 09/20/13 07:50 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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AWS said: Payphones - they were a dime then a quarter.
Or less.
Free telephones from Abbie Hoffmans' Steal This Book. I actually used some of those teks in the 70's with success.
And truth be told, I've never sent a text message, and never had a problem keeping my self amused while waiting for a cup of coffee. Besides, my favorite coffee is what I make at home... . . . 
Did you have a captain crunch whistle?
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: vinsue]
#18866499 - 09/20/13 07:56 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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vinsue said:
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AWS said: Payphones - they were a dime then a quarter.
Or less.
Free telephones from Abbie Hoffmans' Steal This Book. I actually used some of those teks in the 70's with success.
And truth be told, I've never sent a text message, and never had a problem keeping my self amused while waiting for a cup of coffee. Besides, my favorite coffee is what I make at home... . . . 
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: AWS]
#18866545 - 09/20/13 08:12 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Did you have a captain crunch whistle?
Not only Capt. Crunch, but

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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: mandrax360] 3
#18866546 - 09/20/13 08:13 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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NO IM NOT ON A PAY PHONE
 IM CALLING YOU FROM MY CELLULAR PHONE
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: hidenseek1] 1
#18866603 - 09/20/13 08:27 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I'm closing in on 30 and I remember nobody my age had a cellphone until like age 18 unless they were rich and it was the same for high speed internet, I'm pretty sure we were the last generation of kids raised on tv, radio and actual human interaction.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: vinsue] 1
#18866627 - 09/20/13 08:33 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: AWS]
#18866697 - 09/20/13 08:50 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Wiccan_Seeker said: I still don't have a cellphone 
If you don't leave you k-hole you don't need one.
A cell phone is not a NEED. Its convenient if you have one but you dont NEED one, unless your job demands it. Cell phones enhance stress and zap radiation right into your brain.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: Asante]
#18866704 - 09/20/13 08:51 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Wiccan_Seeker said:
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AWS said:
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Wiccan_Seeker said: I still don't have a cellphone 
If you don't leave you k-hole you don't need one.
A cell phone is not a NEED. Its convenient if you have one but you dont NEED one, unless your job demands it. Cell phones enhance stress and zap radiation right into your brain.
I can't stress that point about stress any harder.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: Asante]
#18866714 - 09/20/13 08:53 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yeah I had no need for one until I had kids to worry about.
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: tito123]
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: brokentv]
#18873332 - 09/21/13 06:41 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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That's exactly how I feel most of the time when I'm on the internet: not really happy, not really sad
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I don't look at my phone unless some one is trying to contact me or maybe to show someone a picture never really cared for cell phones I prefer how it used to be but its cool I use that time to think and what not
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Re: What did people do before cell phones [Re: watermelon mon]
#18873593 - 09/21/13 07:57 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I actually rarely use my phone at all anymore. Only to text out of state family and to occasionally text something simple. If I'm out then I leave it at home.
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