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I've migrated my fam by just refusing to use it at some point "sorry folks no facebook apps on my phone". It was kinda hard when I needed something from them, b
by deepsun 2mo ago
I've migrated my fam by just refusing to use it at some point "sorry folks no facebook apps on my phone". It was kinda hard when I needed something from them, but once they needed something from me they had to install my preferred communications channel.
- Gigachad 2mo agoYour family members don't have a phone number you can call?
- dspillett 2mo agoFor a lot of people these days actually calling is for emergencies or other time sensitive comms. Even sending a text is seen that way by some, who have no notifications enabled for other messaging apps & similar but do allow their device to buzz them when an SMS/equivalent arrives.
- Gigachad 2mo agoFor socially anxious zoomers sure, but it's not a desirable thing. Call your parents.
- dspillett 2mo agoBack end of GenX here, I remember our first landline being installed. I hate the phone, always have. Video calls are certainly no better. I'm an "in person or in writing" person, hence I have trouble with the modem remote work environment (to the point where I was considering taking a hefty paycut to leave the dev industry even before AI, which is feeling like the final bail of hay, came along). But I do make the time and effort to call Dad though. No point calling Mum, dementia has done away with that being anything but stressful for her.
- alt227 2mo agoThey couldnt drop you a text or give you a call?