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| thm_w:
$30/month is something like 2-3% of the minimum wage in the UK. Its not exactly a massive expense. I get that any required costs when you aren't working is incredibly frustrating. AND that if you are like me, being out of work for months is very depressing. But, wouldn't that energy be better spent on working on skills and job searching over shitposting? I pay £5.33/month for the meager amount of data and minutes that I use (basically just google maps and strava). I'm sure UK has some discount providers as well. |
| SL4P:
IMHO, the problem isn’t with the devices or technology, it’s the rampant greed and capitalism of the companies behind the hw and sw. Progress is inevitable, but a lot of it has no interest in making things work better, but exist just to extract a fee or subscription until ‘the next big thing’ comes along. |
| Kasper:
Eti, is this thread the result of you trying to interact with someone who chose to pay attention to their phone instead of you? Were you trying to tell them about something you don't like? If you want more postive interactions, try talking about things you like. Try to improve their mood instead of trying to bring then down. |
| jmelson:
--- Quote from: Red Squirrel on December 15, 2022, 12:24:43 am ---I agree. I also hate how everything seems to revolve around needing a smartphone now too. --- End quote --- Yes, I recently went to a concert, paid through Ticketmaster. The ONLY way to get in is with a smartphone, has to be either Ios or Android. Last time I was able to print tickets from my computer, but no longer allowed. I don't have either of these types of phones, so I had to use my wife's phone, download their app and use it to display the barcode at the door. Massive annoyance to have to type in username and password at the door, too. Jon |
| tszaboo:
--- Quote from: eti on December 14, 2022, 10:13:38 am ---I’ve said this many times over the years and I mean it. --- End quote --- |
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