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I've been considering the idea of going back to a "dumbphone" once my current phone kicks it, but this kind of thing gives me pause. More and more everyday acti

I've been considering the idea of going back to a "dumbphone" once my current phone kicks it, but this kind of thing gives me pause. More and more everyday activities assume you have a smartphone with an Internet connexion. During the pandemic I went to a couple restaurants. They used to have printed menus, but they got rid of them as part of a "zero-contact" policy. Instead, they put little stickers with QR codes on the tables, which you had to scan with your phone to see an online version of the menu. Even now that COVID restrictions are basically over in my country, a lot of places seem to have decided that not having printed menus any more is the way to go. No smartphone? No food for you!

aliqot 4y ago
I would like to give you words of encouragement, because for these minor conveniences there are ample gains in the quality of relationships and interactions with my peers. > During the pandemic I went to a couple restaurants. One more detail about being phone-less, I was almost denied my 2nd vaccine for not having phone or email until I asked why Amish and homeless couldn't receive vaccines. I received it ultimately, but was warned that I would have difficulty traveling as I'm not 'in the system' as a result of this.
- hollerith 4y ago
  >for these minor conveniences there are ample gains in the quality of relationships and interactions with my peers. Do these peers also (like you) live life without routine access to a smartphone?
  - aliqot 4y ago
    There are always various shades of adherence to those types of things, so there are a few who might value smartphones. Not every Christian follows all 10 commandments all the time, and our community is similarly human as well. Though there are many shades of devoutness, all sects generally center around community, simplicity and maintaining a small distance from a varying range of modern conveniences.
- kzrdude 4y ago
  Your story is inspiring, I'd like to go phone-free more days (than I currently do).
  - aliqot 4y ago
    I believe in you and trust that you'll ultimately find what works best for you

aliqot 4y ago

I would like to give you words of encouragement, because for these minor conveniences there are ample gains in the quality of relationships and interactions with my peers. > During the pandemic I went to a couple restaurants. One more detail about being phone-less, I was almost denied my 2nd vaccine for not having phone or email until I asked why Amish and homeless couldn't receive vaccines. I received it ultimately, but was warned that I would have difficulty traveling as I'm not 'in the system' as a result of this.

hollerith 4y ago
>for these minor conveniences there are ample gains in the quality of relationships and interactions with my peers. Do these peers also (like you) live life without routine access to a smartphone?
- aliqot 4y ago
  There are always various shades of adherence to those types of things, so there are a few who might value smartphones. Not every Christian follows all 10 commandments all the time, and our community is similarly human as well. Though there are many shades of devoutness, all sects generally center around community, simplicity and maintaining a small distance from a varying range of modern conveniences.
kzrdude 4y ago
Your story is inspiring, I'd like to go phone-free more days (than I currently do).
- aliqot 4y ago
  I believe in you and trust that you'll ultimately find what works best for you