Unutterably Silly The "All my phone does is make calls and text" Support Group

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by desertblues

If someone phones me: by the time I realize it's actually my phone that's making that infernal noise........too late....

You sure you're not me

Originally Posted by desertblues

I do have a voicemail: made my daughter operate it to say: " I don't usually, ever, listen to voicemail, see you'.

I turned off my voicemail the moment I could. But if I had turned it on, I do like that one!

[lack]

Originally Posted by kennyc

Ha! The truth is now out DGM.....The end is near.

Tried listening to this for merely half a min... I wonder who the real witch is!

[lack]

Originally Posted by devilsadvocate

Here's what I'm getting:

First it was "We hate smartphones and don't much care for those who use them!"

Then it was "We don't see the point of smartphones and a few people who use them are really obnoxious!"

Then it was "We don't have smartphones but that doesn't make us all bad because (fill in reason here)."

Finally it boiled down to "I have a regular phone because I don't need/can't afford/justify the expense of the services a smartphone has to offer."

It's way more simpler than that, I assure you. I thought I was the only ugly duckling in the pack until I read what's in this thread. I merely thought of it as a self gratifying, a justification to me being a simpleton, and I am curious to see what others like me felt about it, besides also to indulge in comforting myself and hopefully others too for being Luddites (albeit most probably only in the small world of cell phones). And in the last point I must emphasize, for it does benefits us economically, as you said that it often boils down to it...
I'd like to quote Steve Jobs here, "It's just a phone. Why are you making such a big fuss over it?"

And first and foremost, DesertGrandma gave this thread a title of "support group" which I think is a very appropriate way of putting it, since I am not exactly proud in me liking my phone to do 2 or 3 jobs only, instead I might find a consolation in talking about it and hearing others about these trait we share.

Second, I don't think we are ONLY against smartphone. In fact, the title only mentions phone. Before the smartphone's take on the world, even the usual phones have one or two "smart" capabilities built in and even now, if you happen to be in Japan, look around some "dumb" cell phone and you will see some of them have web browsers, apps you can buy, games, subscription pushed right to your the phone, e-wallet, barcode reader and more.

Lastly, the title says "Silliness". What more can you expect?

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by devilsadvocate

Here's what I'm getting:

First it was "We hate smartphones and don't much care for those who use them!"

Then it was "We don't see the point of smartphones and a few people who use them are really obnoxious!"

Actually, most people with phones I see out there are obnoxious. They usually talk too loud on their phone... And they're usually also about 99% of their time talking in their phone or at least looking at their phone, instead of the outside world.

Originally Posted by devilsadvocate

Finally it boiled down to "I have a regular phone because I don't need/can't afford/justify the expense of the services a smartphone has to offer."

I'd prefer to buy an USB-connect stick so I can use my laptop on 3G, rather than use a tiny (yes, 4" is tiny for internet browsing!) screen to browse the internet all day. So, I do like the functionality of a smartphone, but not the package it comes in. (besides, my phone was expensive enough as it was...)

Originally Posted by devilsadvocate

Data plans for smartphones are expensive.

That would depend on where you live...

Originally Posted by devilsadvocate

Amazingly, I don't even talk on it while driving!!!

Good! I usually have my phone in my laptop bag, which is the boot of the car


I'm a gadget-addict myself. But phones just simply never attracted me. I do like a good looking phone, but functionality? As long as it's easy to make a call and somewhat easy to make a text message, I'll be happy.


(oh, and a very, very, very important reason for me to not buy a smartphone is battery life. If i see some people who have to charge their phone every single day!)

[lack]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

(oh, and a very, very, very important reason for me to not buy a smartphone is battery life. If i see some people who have to charge their phone every single day!)

If only this holds true in everywhere.. My current phone has to be charged at least once in 2 days, and if I were to use it intensively it will run out of juice in one day.

I believe it is because Japan use W-CDMA network, that makes the range of a BTS large enough but places a heavier burden on cell phones..

When I was in college I can charge my phone once every four or five days. I don't believe battery technology decline since then, what went wrong?

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by nikkie

I added my grandma to my plan, gave her a smart (ish) phone, and taught her to text. She's 85 years old, and doing pretty good, I would say!

Mostly I taught her because since my family plan has 3 big texters, I have an unlimited texting plan, so it's a lot cheaper than calling all the time. And easier on me when I'm at work and gramma wants to chat about the weather.

Textig is okay........its the only way I can get anyone I know to answer their calls.....their phones are usually off but they always check their texts!

You're in!

Originally Posted by Jcas

I used to have an old phone that just made calls, then at 62 years of age i got an iphone, wow!!!! i love that thing now ...

Dis-Qualified!

Originally Posted by desertblues

Hi, I'm desertblues and the owner of a Blackberry, whose functions I dont use at all. Almost nobody has my number, except for Vodafone.

I would like a non-rechargable, non-backlighted telephone about the size of a Kindle......so I would never forget to charge it or leave it somewhere.
I only turn it on when I want to telephone; g.e. if I'm stuck somewhere. I do text once in a while, if I remember how.
If someone phones me: by the time I realize it's actually my phone that's making that infernal noise........too late....
I do have a voicemail: made my daughter operate it to say: " I don't usually, ever, listen to voicemail, see you'.

I believe you.......you're in!

Originally Posted by lack

It's way more simpler than that, I assure you. I thought I was the only ugly duckling in the pack until I read what's in this thread. I merely thought of it as a self gratifying, a justification to me being a simpleton, and I am curious to see what others like me felt about it, besides also to indulge in comforting myself and hopefully others too for being Luddites (albeit most probably only in the small world of cell phones). And in the last point I must emphasize, for it does benefits us economically, as you said that it often boils down to it...
I'd like to quote Steve Jobs here, "It's just a phone. Why are you making such a big fuss over it?"

And first and foremost, DesertGrandma gave this thread a title of "support group" which I think is a very appropriate way of putting it, since I am not exactly proud in me liking my phone to do 2 or 3 jobs only, instead I might find a consolation in talking about it and hearing others about these trait we share.

Second, I don't think we are ONLY against smartphone. In fact, the title only mentions phone. Before the smartphone's take on the world, even the usual phones have one or two "smart" capabilities built in and even now, if you happen to be in Japan, look around some "dumb" cell phone and you will see some of them have web browsers, apps you can buy, games, subscription pushed right to your the phone, e-wallet, barcode reader and more.

Lastly, the title says "Silliness". What more can you expect?

You're In!

[lack]

DG, I'm already in...

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by lack

DG, I'm already in...

'sigh. I need a spread sheet........

[poohbear_nc]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

'sigh. I need a spread sheet........

[or a smart phone?] [running away very fast now]

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

[or a smart phone?] [running away very fast now]

Et tu Pooh?

[pilotbob]

Basic cell phone.... $20

Using prepaid cell phone... $.15 a minute.

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

'sigh. I need a spread sheet........

Using a spreadsheet to keep track of "members" of a silly support group online... priceless.

BOb

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Basic cell phone.... $20

Using prepaid cell phone... $.15 a minute.



Using a spreadsheet to keep track of "members" of a silly support group online... priceless.

BOb

If she had a smartphone, she could do it there.

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Basic cell phone.... $20
Using prepaid cell phone... $.15 a minute.
Using a spreadsheet to keep track of "members" of a silly support group online... priceless.

BOb

Originally Posted by kennyc

If she had a smartphone, she could do it there.

Okay, fine........I"ll use an abacus!! Are you happy now?

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Okay, fine........I"ll use an abacus!! Are you happy now?

No abacussing or any kinds of cussing allowed.

BOb

[poohbear_nc]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

No abacussing or any kinds of cussing allowed.

BOb

*zing*