Originally Posted by Rob.Singer View Post
Nobody NEEDS a smartphone. They're nothing but a convenience. We got along fine without them in my day, and it made people motivated to think their way through situations rather than depend on instant communication. In many many cases, all that capability does is cause angst, worrying, and drifting attention when the other party doesn't respond as expected anyway. Then the lying begins.

They're creating a whole new generation of fatass lazy people who have become addicted to reading their phones--when they could/should be out getting some fresh air and exercise and who, regardless of laws, choose to be distracted by calls & texting while driving, thereby putting countless law-abiding citizens in either frustrating or dangerous situations.

There's nothing more sickening than seeing groups of people walking around with their heads bowed down looking at their screens. There's also nothing more disgusting looking around at stop lights and seeing a bunch of nervous asshole drivers texting or reading their stupid screens, all believing they should be allowed to do so because what they've got going on is more important than what you've got going on.

I'm wholly in favor of making people choose between sitting comfortably and respectfully paying attention to a concert/event YOU chose to attend....or staying away just so you could use your pathetic, sorry-ass little gadget EVEN MORE....or feel "important" because you're on standby.

People say these "wonderful little devices" have driven living and working "to new heights" with their fancy collection of instant gratification etc. But many times that works against us, as there are tons of things that might have been better to wait for to learn.

Look at this world today--has all this instant communication and capability to look up answers on the internet while having lunch or going to a game, really made this messed-up world any better? Has it reduced crime, hate, or has it enhanced the lives of people in general? Has it helped create a caring crop of politicians who use this tool to truly help them do the right things for their constituents?

Wise up.
Well Said.
It's just the New Drug and most of the world is currently addicted with no rehab in sight.
My wife would probably go insane without her Tablet or Cell Phone lol.
It's literally made her more of a homebody who never wants to go out and enjoy real life or nature anymore.
"Hey Honey, want to go out to the Dog Park, Lake Mead or Mt. Charleston?"
- No, I just want to sit here and watch TVBuddy, Tik Tok or Fucking YouTube Videos all day and night long now. -
(or maybe I'll take a picture of my dinner so I can look at it later. (Sickening)