I beg to differ. I along with a lot of people would not be here reading this very post for one thing. It has allowed the whole world to communicate with each other. It may look like a monster to you but technology is not going to sit still just because someone does not like it.
And computers don't allow the same? I am subscribed to dozens of newsletters!
I spend my life reading I'm retired and work P/T. I get up in the morning and spend a few hours reading - I walk my dog for 90 minutes, go to work and repeat the same in the evening!
I have a flip phone at work in case I need to be reached while I am on the road. The moment I leave the phone is shut off. I have a land line at home and do not own nor have I watched TV in decades!
May I ask a personal question with a truthful answer (as I am not judging you) how many hours per day would you say you spend on your phone?
At most an hour if that. Like you I have no TV. I use my phone for an internet access and as my only phone. I would need cable or some other access for my computer but instead use my phone. The time on my phone is spent reading like post on Caitlin's substack and a few others. Other than that I do not carry my phone unless it's for an Uber ride to the VA clinic.
They forced me to get a smart phone once - it lasted all of 45 mins. I couldn't even figure out how to turn it on! When I returned it I explained how many things I could've accomplished during those 45 minutes - I had just wasted!!!!!!
I do have Internet but it costs $60/month! I cringe at the mere thought of what people spend on cable TV! When I walk my dog I stop at a friends who probaly has every available channel! As I go around the entire dial (as she takes my dog into the kitchen and feeds him) I explain there is absolutely NOTHING that interests me!
I do spend about 8 hours a day reading! I love the comment sections the best! It's where you learn and get to interact with so many GREAT PEOPLE. This is why I was so shocked by people who said the lockdowns nearly killed them! Not that I complied with anything mind you masks social distancing injections! But there is just so much to read and learn! I hate having to go to work even though it's only part time because I have to stop learning something!!!
I think Substack is the best thing to ever come around! I know nothing about social media nor do I or would I ever care!
I could never understand how anyone could possibly watch 200+ (or however many it is now!) channels of anything! Where is that amount of time? I still read hardcover books even some I have read 2 or 3 times before!
I beg to differ. I along with a lot of people would not be here reading this very post for one thing. It has allowed the whole world to communicate with each other. It may look like a monster to you but technology is not going to sit still just because someone does not like it.
I say this with all due respect:
And computers don't allow the same? I am subscribed to dozens of newsletters!
I spend my life reading I'm retired and work P/T. I get up in the morning and spend a few hours reading - I walk my dog for 90 minutes, go to work and repeat the same in the evening!
I have a flip phone at work in case I need to be reached while I am on the road. The moment I leave the phone is shut off. I have a land line at home and do not own nor have I watched TV in decades!
May I ask a personal question with a truthful answer (as I am not judging you) how many hours per day would you say you spend on your phone?
At most an hour if that. Like you I have no TV. I use my phone for an internet access and as my only phone. I would need cable or some other access for my computer but instead use my phone. The time on my phone is spent reading like post on Caitlin's substack and a few others. Other than that I do not carry my phone unless it's for an Uber ride to the VA clinic.
They forced me to get a smart phone once - it lasted all of 45 mins. I couldn't even figure out how to turn it on! When I returned it I explained how many things I could've accomplished during those 45 minutes - I had just wasted!!!!!!
I do have Internet but it costs $60/month! I cringe at the mere thought of what people spend on cable TV! When I walk my dog I stop at a friends who probaly has every available channel! As I go around the entire dial (as she takes my dog into the kitchen and feeds him) I explain there is absolutely NOTHING that interests me!
I do spend about 8 hours a day reading! I love the comment sections the best! It's where you learn and get to interact with so many GREAT PEOPLE. This is why I was so shocked by people who said the lockdowns nearly killed them! Not that I complied with anything mind you masks social distancing injections! But there is just so much to read and learn! I hate having to go to work even though it's only part time because I have to stop learning something!!!
I think Substack is the best thing to ever come around! I know nothing about social media nor do I or would I ever care!
I could never understand how anyone could possibly watch 200+ (or however many it is now!) channels of anything! Where is that amount of time? I still read hardcover books even some I have read 2 or 3 times before!
There's a reason they called it the boob tube
Ha!