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Correction. Your life is there.

by jhabdas 7y ago

hu3 7y ago
Most of us. And it's by choice due to convenience.
- guidance 7y ago
  My decision to permanently disconnect from your ilk has nothing to do with convenience. All your ilk ever cares about is convenience--which is your biggest weakness. You don't think look at things from a bigger perspective, but are always focused narrowly on what's easiest. Some of us have principles also. Yes, we know very well that having principles and living by them annoys your type, especially when the very existence of and our defense of said principles necessarily call the legitimacy of your entire mode of 'living' into question. When in the end you inevitably lose said cultural battle, just remember: it wasn't us who decided to attack your lifestyle in the first place. It takes a special kind of obnoxious tool to expect that they should be able to reach anyone they want at any moment, 24/7/365, and to be annoyed if said person doesn't make that possible for them.
  - detaro 7y ago
    You are arguing against something completely different than the subthread is about, while being condescending about it.
    - guidance 7y ago
      My comment fits perfectly well into the discussion, and into the subthread, up to and including said 'condescension'--which literally radiates from many of the 'cell phone junkie' types.
      - hu3 7y ago
        I actually agree with you. The world would be much better if everyone fought for the values they believe. And I do value privacy. Unfortunately for me, life's already quite hard even with all the conveniences that the system offers. It would probably be too hard without them. I envy those who have enough energy left to fight for a better world after their daily chores. I don't. So I do my best to be productive, positive and kind. Throwing my phone away right now would not be a little fight. It would cause me problems at work where my boss expects me to be responsive regardless of where I am or if there's a working wifi nearby. I'd also lose business and social opportunities. Being harder to reach would make some friends eventually distance themselves just as a consequence. I feel you. Have a good week!
      - icebraining 7y ago
        We're not talking about people who have chosen to disconnect, such as yourself. We're talking about people who choose to keep connected, just using other people's connections.

Correction. Your life is there.

hu3 7y ago

Most of us. And it's by choice due to convenience.

guidance 7y ago
My decision to permanently disconnect from your ilk has nothing to do with convenience. All your ilk ever cares about is convenience--which is your biggest weakness. You don't think look at things from a bigger perspective, but are always focused narrowly on what's easiest. Some of us have principles also. Yes, we know very well that having principles and living by them annoys your type, especially when the very existence of and our defense of said principles necessarily call the legitimacy of your entire mode of 'living' into question. When in the end you inevitably lose said cultural battle, just remember: it wasn't us who decided to attack your lifestyle in the first place. It takes a special kind of obnoxious tool to expect that they should be able to reach anyone they want at any moment, 24/7/365, and to be annoyed if said person doesn't make that possible for them.
- detaro 7y ago
  You are arguing against something completely different than the subthread is about, while being condescending about it.
  - guidance 7y ago
    My comment fits perfectly well into the discussion, and into the subthread, up to and including said 'condescension'--which literally radiates from many of the 'cell phone junkie' types.
    - hu3 7y ago
      I actually agree with you. The world would be much better if everyone fought for the values they believe. And I do value privacy. Unfortunately for me, life's already quite hard even with all the conveniences that the system offers. It would probably be too hard without them. I envy those who have enough energy left to fight for a better world after their daily chores. I don't. So I do my best to be productive, positive and kind. Throwing my phone away right now would not be a little fight. It would cause me problems at work where my boss expects me to be responsive regardless of where I am or if there's a working wifi nearby. I'd also lose business and social opportunities. Being harder to reach would make some friends eventually distance themselves just as a consequence. I feel you. Have a good week!
    - icebraining 7y ago
      We're not talking about people who have chosen to disconnect, such as yourself. We're talking about people who choose to keep connected, just using other people's connections.