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In reply to the discussion: Step away from the smartphone... Shhh it'll be ok. [View all]Codeine
(25,586 posts)77. For your information
I deleted the grandmother on a rocking chair app, dammit!
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We cancelled hbo and the cable for the second tv. I watch tv less than once a week, why pay $16
peacebird
Jan 2013
#2
As a senior who relies on smart phone for contact from my children/grandchildren, I resent
SharonAnn
Jan 2013
#27
Almost all the cell phone carriers will ttransfer your phone number to their phones.
hedda_foil
Jan 2013
#92
Wimps - I recently started hauling my clothes to the creek and beating them on a rock.
tjwash
Jan 2013
#33
I reluctantly got an Iphone several months ago and I still don't understand its appeal.
Tommy_Carcetti
Jan 2013
#12
My smartphone is absolutely essential and very efficient for me to manage my business.
Lex
Jan 2013
#31
Advocating not having a tool that keeps you well informed and organized? On a political site?
stevenleser
Jan 2013
#32
I'm glad that works for you, MoF. I *could* do w/o mine, but see no reason to. It's very productive.
fishwax
Jan 2013
#40
smartphones are part of an overall plan to make us all increasingly more stupid
datasuspect
Jan 2013
#56
I'm so glad I got my smartphone. When I was in the hospital for a week, I had a way to
Evoman
Jan 2013
#103
I agree about the cable. But my hand held data device (smart phone) is a tremendous convenience.
geckosfeet
Jan 2013
#106