• People that refuse to use/axknowledge technology
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"Haven't touched one-a them there computer devices for 50 years! Don't need it!" "Damn kids on their text boxes! In my day, we had to wait 2 months to send a message! Texting ain't do no good but ruining humanity. Pure lazy." Are they wrong? Not using technology seems like one of the dumbest things you can do. Sory for the shit OP. Posting from an iPod touch, so I CBA. (posted this in Mass Debate earlier. this seems like a better fit.) typo that i can't fix because of my ipod touch. blah.
I'm rather proficient when it comes to computers and computer hardware. Built at least 4 rigs. I'm running folding@home and have plans on OC'ing my i5 750 to 4ghz. For the most part my cell phone with the flip is what works for me, never used the smart phones. Simple communication for a simple phone. Never really kept up with TV or movies that much. Prefer to listen to my music via radio than portable music device. My old man still gets a kick every time I tell him about showing one of my tech friends my folding knives and they can't figure out how to close it. While grampa is asking me if he should re-wind his DVD. Yah some people see me as a tech guy others know me as a simple guy with simple hardware. Their is a lot you are not seeing if you base a person off of their technology knowledge.
If it actually works properly and consistently, then sure, use it.
A lot of the people who refuse to use it most likely don't need it. Sure, it can be easier to use a computer to pay your bills or contact someone, but then you would be getting rid of the tradition of for instance going to the bank every monday, or sending handwritten letters to your grandson. more efficient =/= better
My opinion: If there is an invention/inovation in existance that speeds up an every process in your life ( which changes from person to person ), you should adopt that technology. If that old person is crazy as hell and doesn't talk to anyone anyways, which seems to be the case with the "DAM YOU YOUNG PEOPLE AND YOUR TEXT BOXES" reference, then they don't need a phone regardless. If that person was in some group of ladies and was sending a weekly letter, then it might be a good idea for her to invest in some advanced form of communication. It varies, but for the most part: people, regardless of generation, who ignore technological advances can be ignorant for doing so.
I say, let them be. If it works for them, then whatever. Unless it starts affecting productivity of other people who are perfectly fine with technology, then by all means go ahead. If anything, it means us more tech oriented people have deal with less questions on "how do ya get on the internet machine?".
A lot of people probably find it as more rewarding if ypu put effort into what you do, rather then just let a more then semi-automated service or machine do it for you. Using a computer when you are at the age of 45+ will most likely in most cases only grant you minor extra efficiency, and can just as well be considerd as less comfortable, as even i, despite being young, find things like walking down to the post office, rather then paying my bills over the internet, as more comfortable then doing it through my internet bank. Computers make it easier, and if you are lazy as hell, then sitting down in front of the screen all day and handle all tasks from there might be prefered, but keep in mind that not everyone share your opinion. Older people are more lively then you probably think they are, doing something that requires physical effort is what a lot of people prefer. Not to mention how people who spend most of their time in front of the computer probably ignore the fact that speaking to someone in person is so much more pleasant then through emails or instant messages. If you disagree with the last part of what i just wrote, then perhaps you should consider studying some psychology and how humans interract with eacher or just get some [u]real[/u] friends.
[QUOTE=naos;32667745]A lot of people probably find it as more rewarding if ypu put effort into what you do, rather then just let a more then semi-automated service or machine do it for you. Using a computer when you are at the age of 45+ will most likely in most cases only grant you minor extra efficiency, and can just as well be considerd as less comfortable, as even i, despite being young, find things like walking down to the post office, rather then paying my bills over the internet, as more comfortable then doing it through my internet bank. Computers make it easier, and if you are lazy as hell, then sitting down in front of the screen all day and handle all tasks from there might be prefered, but keep in mind that not everyone share your opinion. Older people are more lively then you probably think they are, doing something that requires physical effort is what a lot of people prefer. Not to mention how people who spend most of their time in front of the computer probably ignore the fact that speaking to someone in person is so much more pleasant then through emails or instant messages. If you disagree with the last part of what i just wrote, then perhaps you should consider studying some psychology and how humans interract with eacher or just get some [u]real[/u] friends.[/QUOTE] > and if you are lazy as hell I don't consider myself lazy because I chose to sign up for automatic payments for bills and rent through my bank account. In fact, ive saved multiple hours a month in the process, leaving me more time to do things I prefer doing. With those hours, i might go to the gym, or a bike ride, or maybe even play some frisbee. Don't stereotype when attemping to make a valid argument. You make yourself look like a fool.
My father uses computers 24/7. He is 75 years old and knows 90% on what a computer is built of e.g Graphic Cards. He can also use Excel like a pro.
The cell phone use is getting abit out of hand. Especially annoying is those dumbfucks with black berries that have that piano riff for a text alert. I don't mind hearing it once or twice but seriously if you're having a conversation with someone on it having it beep every 2 seconds when your HOLDING IT IN YOUR HAND is the most annoying thing. I ride the bus 30 mins to school every day and I'm in College so every one has a phone of some sort so when you get a couple of people on the bus doing that you either have to have music to listen to or you'll end up punching them in the face. After I get a message on my phone I turn it to vibrate if I didn't I'd get knocked out [video=youtube;RDPT6Ehq_bI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDPT6Ehq_bI&NR=1[/video] is my ringtone if you heard that 30 or 40 times on a bus you would punch me.
[QUOTE=MorningWoody;32667842]> and if you are lazy as hell I don't consider myself lazy because I chose to sign up for automatic payments for bills and rent through my bank account. In fact, ive saved multiple hours a month in the process, leaving me more time to do things I prefer doing. With those hours, i might go to the gym, or a bike ride, or maybe even play some frisbee. Don't stereotype when attemping to make a valid argument. You make yourself look like a fool.[/QUOTE] Why are you using > when you have a quote right above it? Furthermore technology advancing and automating/simplifying processes isn't lazy in any form and way, if anything we got more free time to do other things with that which improves our lives incredibly, I can understand that older people are somewhat simple at times and don't know what to do with the extra free time and lesser social contact they would have if they started using the internet for example.
[QUOTE=g1real;32668433]Why are you using > when you have a quote right above it? Furthermore technology advancing and automating/simplifying processes isn't lazy in any form and way, if anything we got more free time to do other things with that which improves our lives incredibly, I can understand that older people are somewhat simple at times and don't know what to do with the extra free time and lesser social contact they would have if they started using the internet for example.[/QUOTE] I used the reply mechanic to signify I was responding to his post, then narrowed what I was addressing with a > I think you expanding on what was saying earlier, well.
[QUOTE=MorningWoody;32668896]I used the reply mechanic to signify I was responding to his post, then narrowed what I was addressing with a >[/QUOTE] Like this? [QUOTE=MorningWoody;32668896]I think you expanding on what was saying earlier, well.[/QUOTE] I reworded what you said but added something to it at the end.
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