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LuckyCharms

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31. I was just ranting about the phone booth.

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 05:14 PM

Nov 5

I enjoy the convenience of having a cell phone, but sometimes I think that all of this technology is too much because I don't think people really communicate on a deep level anymore.

The written word is flat and shows no emotion, yet we all (me included) depend on texts these days. I think this takes away from communication. It makes communication with another soul "flat", even when we use emojis.

My problem with the technology in cars, is that technology fails. I'd rather depend on my own senses, and I'd rather depend on a mechanical component rather than an electrical one. Don't get me wrong...as you stated, mechanical technology does indeed fail as well. But at least when something mechanical fails, I have a good chance of fixing it myself, or at least have someone else fix it without having to take out a home equity loan to get it fixed.

I kind of envy you being at peace with the latest technology, and I wish I could get to where you are with all of this stuff. Maybe I'm just getting too old.

I hope you are well, Niagara!

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Technology is fucking everything up. [View all] LuckyCharms Nov 5 OP

Are you my husband's long lost twin? Diamond_Dog Nov 5 #1

Diamond_Dog LuckyCharms Nov 5 #2

I can't wait to hear your opinion of navigating the TV channels. Diamond_Dog Nov 5 #4

You have to hit 95 buttons to turn your TV on! LuckyCharms Nov 5 #5

My Samsung flat screen TV is like 12 years old Diamond_Dog Nov 5 #8

People dust behind their TVs? LuckyCharms Nov 5 #10

I dust behind it once a year whether it needs it or not! Diamond_Dog Nov 5 #12

I get the big vacuum out and use the brush attachment. LuckyCharms Nov 5 #13

And then there's the **** who misuse "like" dickthegrouch Nov 5 #23

AI is bigmonk Nov 5 #3

The only technology I can think of that has improved our lives is digital TV, not the content, the picture. walkingman Nov 5 #6

Same here. multigraincracker Nov 5 #7

As to the car WmChris Nov 5 #9

I remember changing out either the starter... LuckyCharms Nov 5 #11

That's the plan WmChris Nov 5 #15

Another thing... LuckyCharms Nov 5 #16

Yep WmChris Nov 5 #17

I tried replacing one airplaneman Nov 5 #28

I was quoted $150.00 each Zackzzzz Nov 5 #34

'I want a car with a clutch...' House of Roberts Nov 5 #14

I made a choice... 2naSalit Nov 5 #18

I hear you. area51 Nov 5 #19

Thanks, area51! LuckyCharms Nov 5 #20

Lucky I could not agree more. Prairie_Seagull Nov 5 #21

Yep. My two cars are 2011 and 2012. LuckyCharms Nov 5 #22

They left out 'old fart'! OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #29

Get in the flow and go with the flow, Lucky Niagara Nov 5 #24

I was just ranting about the phone booth. LuckyCharms Nov 5 #31

You're allowed to rant! Niagara Nov 5 #46

Niagara... LuckyCharms Nov 5 #47

That's terrible about your credit card number being stolen Niagara Nov 6 #48

Luckosaurus Rex, meet Velociharker. Harker Nov 5 #25

Sometimes I feel like Godzilla, Harker! LuckyCharms Nov 5 #33

I remember at 18, saying with one eyebrow raised and a touch of cockiness... Harker Nov 5 #37

Yep. Same here regarding the boost. LuckyCharms Nov 5 #38

Damn. Harker Nov 5 #39

He had a bunch of them. LuckyCharms Nov 5 #40

My blink rate would skyrocket. Harker Nov 5 #41

OK. Now I'm reminiscing. LuckyCharms Nov 5 #42

I'll stand in line for a copy. Harker Nov 5 #43

Oh Jesus... LuckyCharms Nov 5 #44

to be fair Skittles Nov 5 #26

Log out of Google. I don't have this problem. I use DuckDuckGo Bernardo de La Paz Nov 5 #27

You can still find new cars like that outside North America RockCreek Nov 5 #30

Find an address Maninacan Nov 5 #32

Fun alternative to saying ok Boomer Marthe48 Nov 5 #35

10-4! LuckyCharms Nov 5 #36

I hear you and I some_of_us_are_sane Nov 5 #45

I'm with you. snot Nov 6 #49

I'm a proud Luddite. hunter Nov 7 #50

Brother from another mother? MuseRider Nov 7 #51

I refuse to use ANY Google surveillance products JoseBalow Nov 7 #52

I had to use my phone to order a cup of coffee at a highway rest stop PJMcK Nov 7 #53

I'm with you all the way. Totally fed up with technology. Nothing but constant frustration and aggravation these days. Borogove Nov 7 #54