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LostYonder wrote

Don't use one, or any kind of cell phone...

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jaidedctrl wrote

Oh yea-- I couldn't give up my PC, though.

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CircleA OP wrote

I've gotten so used to using it, I don't even use a computer any more because they feel too cumbersome.

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ziq wrote

I could, but I don't want to since it's the way I stay connected to my partner.

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zzuum wrote

I'm sure I could, but it would be hard to at first. I use it so often for everything. I communicate with people I don't live near, I check scores for sports I follow, etc. I wouldn't even go on here if I didn't use a phone lol.

Also there is the distinct feeling of missing out because of the phone culture that we live in. That would take a toll on me. And certainly my partner would be upset with me.

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rot wrote

yeah, I don't plan on buying another. I might get a old mobile phone if they still make them when the current one breaks.

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PerfectSociety wrote

Yes. I'm actually curious if anyone knows an article or study that summarizes the ecological burden of smartphones.

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Shabby wrote

I don't think most people would give up a smart phone due to its usefulness as a communication device.

Also for other reasons, like, for example, using it as a 2-step authentication device.

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GaldraChevaliere wrote

I haven't had one for months. My partners want me to get a cheap one for keeping in touch and using kik but I'm a little leery of getting one unless it's an older model.

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kore wrote

I usually have a phone that can only call and text. I just have a smartphone right now because it was free. The only thing I find remotely useful about smartphones as opposed to feature phones is maps. There is nothing else "mobile" enough in my life that I can't just access it on a pc.

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Ant wrote

I would love to, but no. A substantial amount of my organisation stuff happens over apps, and there is no realistic way to rearrange things so I wouldn't need it.

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MHC wrote

I haven't used a cell/mobile phone for years!

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gingoodman wrote

Everyone could give up their smartphone, but not everyone would do it. That's a big difference. For the many of us, smartphones is the one technology that is already like an extension of our arms. I would also question why I should give it up before handing it over but for me, I wouldn't willingly give up my smartphone simply because it's how I connect to my family and work.

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ACAT wrote

It's my portable life support. Stealing people's wifi, carjacking, traffic sniffing, card cloning, etc. Flashed with Lineage OS. When I'm not using it, I wrap the phone with tin foil to block all comm.

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