Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community - View Single Post - Is there anyone who DOESN'T have a mobile phone?

NoSoup · 07-20-2004, 01:56 PM

I have had a cell phone for many years now...

I have never been a phone person, the phone is simply a tool for making plans or exchanging info, IMHO. I hate talking over the phone...

But, I love the freedom a cell phone gives me. Now I need it for business purposes, but even before I did I owned one with pleasure. However, I am not afraid to either turn my phone off or not answer it if I don't want to talk. The security it gives me and the freedom it offers outweight the monthy charges. One of the things that ticked me off when I was younger was when people couldn't do something or go anywhere because they "were waiting for an important phone call" - now it doesn't really matter.

I don't really have a landline, we have one in the apartment but I'll get rid of it as soon as my roomate no longer depends on it.

I'll agree with you though, some people need to learn how to drive to begin with, and it's quite a stretch to do it while talking on a cell phone. And some of the rings are the most annoying things on earth. Also, people, get a better phone if you need to yell into the damn thing to get the other person to hear you.

So, in summary...

Cell Phones: Useful, Convenient, potentially annoying as hell.

07-20-2004, 01:56 PM	#74 (permalink)
NoSoup Non-Rookie Location: Green Bay, WI	I have had a cell phone for many years now... I have never been a phone person, the phone is simply a tool for making plans or exchanging info, IMHO. I hate talking over the phone... But, I love the freedom a cell phone gives me. Now I need it for business purposes, but even before I did I owned one with pleasure. However, I am not afraid to either turn my phone off or not answer it if I don't want to talk. The security it gives me and the freedom it offers outweight the monthy charges. One of the things that ticked me off when I was younger was when people couldn't do something or go anywhere because they "were waiting for an important phone call" - now it doesn't really matter. I don't really have a landline, we have one in the apartment but I'll get rid of it as soon as my roomate no longer depends on it. I'll agree with you though, some people need to learn how to drive to begin with, and it's quite a stretch to do it while talking on a cell phone. And some of the rings are the most annoying things on earth. Also, people, get a better phone if you need to yell into the damn thing to get the other person to hear you. So, in summary... Cell Phones: Useful, Convenient, potentially annoying as hell. __________________ I have an aura of reliability and good judgement. Just in case you were wondering...