February 29, 20242 yr Yes. But not all of us want other features. Just calls and texts. Thats it. If a smartphone is what you want? Then great. But it simply isn't for all of us. You don't seem to be getting it. When you have a smartphone, you don't have to use all the features. You just use what you need to, but the other features are there if ever you want them - like Torch, GPS, maps, navigation, free calls on VOIP, Google search, internet, films, music, forum, camera, calendar, health, bike ride logging, door bell, security camera, weather,shopping, news and radio. There is absolutely no downside to having one. You already need a camera. You can buy a smartphone that's easier to use, makes better photos and costs less than fixing the camera you have, even if you don't use it for phone calls.. Suppose you have an accident or you witness some event. How would you record it without always having a camera to hand? Yes, you can stay alive without one, but that's the same as saying you can live in a tent and catch and grow your food, but humanity has moved on from there. The same argument is why have a bike when you can walk? It's because the bike is better. And why have an electric bike when you can have an ordinary one?
February 29, 20242 yr Yes. But not all of us want other features. Just calls and texts. Thats it. If a smartphone is what you want? Then great. But it simply isn't for all of us. But dont worry, theres no harm in being a luddite.
February 29, 20242 yr But dont worry, theres no harm in being a luddite. One thing that is wrong with this forum and has reduced it's appeal , a use of a derogatory term to someone who doesn't conform to others way of life. Chris has stated his reasons so why can't the forum just accept Chris's reasoning without being rude to him.
February 29, 20242 yr I thought twas a compliment ! Pass the 'phone, I need to look up luddite. Damnation................pass the dictionary old chap.
February 29, 20242 yr Lud·dite [ˈlʌdʌɪt] noun Luddites (plural noun) derogatory a person opposed to new technology or ways of working: "a small-minded Luddite resisting progress" ·
March 10, 20242 yr Lud·dite [ˈlʌdʌɪt] noun Luddites (plural noun) derogatory a person opposed to new technology or ways of working: "a small-minded Luddite resisting progress" · https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/02/28/1088262/luddites-resisting-automated-future-technology/
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