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[ChiefRocka]

Just deleted my Facebook account that I've had for the better part of the decade.

Final straws were:

-Wife got gas at the local Sonoco and she told me later that day some random dude tried to befriend her on FB. She looked at his profile and he works at the Sonoco station.

-Companies associated with TransUnion/Experian are building credit risk profles based on who your friends are on FB.

-Email from FB yesterday explaining that any/all data submitted on your profile can be used for whatever purpose they desire.

CONS > PROS

Goodbye

Originally Posted by J Diddy

I've got the app on my phone and was actually using it when I went in the hospital. I used it up until the end of my old phone's life and probably would've installed it on the new phone but this htc sensation I have has it built in and will send and receive calls from my cell phone number. Pretty impressed with it. That being said, in terms of a home phone solution magic jack is freaking awesome.

When it works. We've had some issues but it's purely a backup solution that we wouldn't even consider if it were $50 a year. It's priced right for its consistency.

[J Diddy]

Originally Posted by Phobia

When it works. We've had some issues but it's purely a backup solution that we wouldn't even consider if it were $50 a year. It's priced right for its consistency.

To be honest, I can't speak to the consistency because I use it very infrequently. Like you, it's a backup for my son to reach me when he needs to (in essence it's the first backup) but have never had an issue when it's needed. I agree wholeheartedly that it is priced right where it needs to be. I might be willing to go up to $10 a month but anymore than that it's better, imo, to get a cell for emergency use only.

Fortunately my boy isn't in the spend 4 hours a night talking on the phone phase yet so we'll see when that happens.

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by gochiefs(exceptQB)

A satellite phone IS a cell phone, dumbass.

I already said I own a cell phone, in fact on most days I carry two of them, but they are a luxury item not a necessity. A satellite phone isn't a cell phone. Try carrying my truck in your pocket.

Your assertion that Sac is falling behind everybody else by not owning a cell phone is absurd. He is simply giving up some conveniences in exchange for a less complicated lifestyle. There is nothing wrong with that.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

I already said I own a cell phone, in fact on most days I carry two of them, but they are a luxury item not a necessity. A satellite phone isn't a cell phone. Try carrying my truck in your pocket.

Your assertion that Sac is falling behind everybody else by not owning a cell phone is absurd. He is simply giving up some conveniences in exchange for a less complicated lifestyle. There is nothing wrong with that.

The conveniences provided to you by a cell phone actually make for a simpler lifestyle though.

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by Setsuna

That's not practical. You go home and check your home phone messages and then go to the place they wanted to meet at.

Don't let Clay fool you. When he gets separated from his "friends", it is because they are trying to ditch him.

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

The conveniences provided to you by a cell phone actually make for a simpler lifestyle though.

I've had three work related phone calls in the last two hours on a Saturday night. Tell me again how this makes my life simpler.

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

I've had three work related phone calls in the last two hours on a Saturday night. Tell me again how this makes my life simpler.

The phone isn't what is complicating your life.

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

The phone isn't what is complicating your life.

I actually agree with this. I'm currently trying to break in three new managers and until they are trained to the point that they can run things without consulting with me about every minor detail, I guess I'll have to get used to the phone calls. It's just frustrating on the weekend, especially a holiday.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

The phone isn't what is complicating your life.

Well said.

Thank you.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by gochiefs(exceptQB)

So?

Why ignore a more convenient option?

I like to get out and experience the world.

The car busts 50 miles outside of Rock Springs, WY? Well then, I'm sticking out a thumb and meeting new and exciting people. Just the way dear ol' Grandad used to do.

Besides, I ****ing hate cars. Henry Ford was the anti-Christ. They should ban the use of automobiles and plastics unless for dire medical emergencies and then who cares anyway. If you were supposed to die, then you die. Goddamn people preserving their ****ing heads so they can be cloned over and over again.

****ing science. **** that shit.

[ThaVirus]

So..... You're just joking then. Right?

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

I already said I own a cell phone, in fact on most days I carry two of them, but they are a luxury item not a necessity. A satellite phone isn't a cell phone. Try carrying my truck in your pocket.

Your assertion that Sac is falling behind everybody else by not owning a cell phone is absurd. He is simply giving up some conveniences in exchange for a less complicated lifestyle. There is nothing wrong with that.

You, sir, get it.

Stress free living is my new mantra.

I have turned full vegan, swore off sex, am about to utilize mass transit full time and don't watch any TV or read the newspaper.

I am ascending.

[TribalElder]

Ooma >>> magic jack

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

So..... You're just joking then. Right?

Actually, no.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

You, sir, get it.

Stress free living is my new mantra.

I have turned full vegan, swore off sex, am about to utilize mass transit full time and don't watch any TV or read the newspaper.

I am ascending.

Everything but the interwebs, right?