Dump your Cell phone

HookerRoad · #1 07-13-2010, 02:28 PM

Everyone has to have a cell phone. You'd think they were as necessary as underwear. I don't have one, don't want one, don't need one.

Why do I say "Dump your Cell phone?" Because you don't need it. You don't need the expense. I don't know how many times I have been talking to a poor musician complaining about how broke they were and wish they could afford a better amp and then pick up their cell phone and start texting someone.

Now, I considered getting one once and when I found out how much it would cost to have one, my reaction was no thanks. Anywhere from $80 to $500 a month depending on use. Do the math... That's somewhere between $1000 and $6000 per year. I can buy some pretty nice gear... every year for that expense.

The sad part of this whole ordeal is, that most people that have cell phones still have their land line as well. I just don't get it.

Now there is another reason to dump your cell phone. "Big Brother." Here's a great conspiracy in the world of conspiracy theories. Did you know that your cell phone is a surveillance device? Punch in a code from a remote location and someone can turn on the microphone to your cell phone and listen to anyone in ear shot. And the phone doesn't even need to be on for this to work. The camera can be turned on in the same way as well. The only way to prevent it is too remove the battery. Protocol in top secret government meetings for cell phones is none are allowed without the batteries being removed.

Some are coming out with GPS tracking devices in them as well. This is sold to you in the pretense that if you are injured or lost then they can find you and come rescue you. Gee... I didn't know they cared so much for my welfare... isn't that nice!

You don't need to pay for the government to spy on you. Dump your Cell phone!

mongo2 · #2 07-13-2010, 02:29 PM

How many cell phones do we need to take to a gig so we look like a professional?

Spinal Tapper · #3 07-13-2010, 02:33 PM

I find the OP's post quite ironic (and extremely off topic, but I'll bite because I'm that bored)

OP...ever heard of an IP Address?

They're already onto you

oboylebass · #4 07-13-2010, 02:34 PM

I'd love to dump my cell, but it keeps ringing! And every time I pick it up it's the same thing: "Hey, you available next week for a session? Hey what are you rates for live shows? Hey we need a sub tomorrow, gig pays $- - - , can you do it?"

Yep, looks like I'll be keeping mine.

BTW, go Fender! Go Lakland! Go Ampeg!

MRDOOM · #5 07-13-2010, 02:34 PM

Why is this in the Basses section?

yellofury · #6 07-13-2010, 02:34 PM

uhhhhh wrong forum maybe?

bassjus · #7 07-13-2010, 02:35 PM

How am I going to get gigs if no one can call me?

shakey_slim · #8 07-13-2010, 02:36 PM

Which cell phone is best for metal?

DaveDeVille · #9 07-13-2010, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HookerRoad

Now there is another reason to dump your cell phone. "Big Brother." Here's a great conspiracy in the world of conspiracy theories. Did you know that your cell phone is a surveillance device? Punch in a code from a remote location and someone can turn on the microphone to your cell phone and listen to anyone in ear shot. And the phone doesn't even need to be on for this to work. The camera can be turned on in the same way as well. The only way to prevent it is too remove the battery. Protocol in top secret government meetings for cell phones is none are allowed without the batteries being removed.

Some are coming out with GPS tracking devices in them as well. This is sold to you in the pretense that if you are injured or lost then they can find you and come rescue you. Gee... I didn't know they cared so much for my welfare... isn't that nice!

You don't need to pay for the government to spy on you. Dump your Cell phone!

... srsly ?!?

snyderz · #10 07-13-2010, 02:36 PM

I think he meant to put this in the cell phone forum. Simple mistake.

Neek · #11 07-13-2010, 02:36 PM

I found that smoke signals and myspace were poor choices for time-sensitive communications with band members regarding last-minute changes in gig details. Cell phones made that aspect of my life easier

capnsandwich · #12 07-13-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by oboylebass

I'd love to dump my cell, but it keeps ringing! And every time I pick it up it's the same thing: "Hey, you available next week for a session? Hey what are you rates for live shows? Hey we need a sub tomorrow, gig pays $- - - , can you do it?"

Yep, looks like I'll be keeping mine.

This......

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRDOOM

Why is this in the Basses section?

......and this.

Also, I think you're a little bit CRAZY!!!

HookerRoad · #13 07-13-2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spinal Tapper

I find the OP's post quite ironic (and extremely off topic, but I'll bite because I'm that bored)

OP...ever heard of an IP Address?

They're already onto you

ROFLMAO.... I was wondering why the light on my web cam keeps flickering when I'm not using it.

Tylerrr51 · #14 07-13-2010, 02:39 PM

I have one, and its come in handy a number of times when I'm out and someone asks me to fill in. For the conspiracies thing, I'm a believer but they can listen to my conversations if they like, I'm not making threats, or talking about suspicious activities. If they tapped in to my conversations they would probably hear a bunch of useless things that serve no importance to them.

Meddle · #15 07-13-2010, 02:40 PM

Roll up! Roll up! Come and get your tinfoil hats!

HookerRoad · #16 07-13-2010, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capnsandwich

This......

......and this.

Also, I think you're a little bit CRAZY!!!

Cause I'm a bassist and I care about my bass buddies. And the guys in my band think I'm a crazy bass player too... But that's cause I'm sooooo fast. What's crazier... paying attention to what's going on around you... or sticking your head in the sand while they shoot your ass off?

CapnSev · #17 07-13-2010, 02:41 PM

I hear tin foil hats are pretty cheap to make.

eee · #18 07-13-2010, 02:43 PM

Personally, I bring my cell to the bathroom when I take dumps. I like to lean it against something so that the camera is pointed at my face. Those rough poops are a lot easier to handle when I know that THE MAN is watching me strain...I just say to myself, "this one's for you!"

capnsandwich · #19 07-13-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HookerRoad

Cause I'm a bassist and I care about my bass buddies. And the guys in my band think I'm a crazy bass player too... But that's cause I'm sooooo fast. What's crazier... paying attention to what's going on around you... or sticking your head in the sand while they shoot your ass off?

Hmmm.....I've never had that happen before. No one has EVER tried shooting my ass off, my head maybe, but not my ass although that would make a better target.

HookerRoad · #20 07-13-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tylerrr51

I have one, and its come in handy a number of times when I'm out and someone asks me to fill in. For the conspiracies thing, I'm a believer but they can listen to my conversations if they like, I'm not making threats, or talking about suspicious activities. If they tapped in to my conversations they would probably hear a bunch of useless things that serve no importance to them.

It's not about substance... it's about constitutional rights. They don't have the right to listen at all... but now they have the technology to listen to anyone... and the best part... they get you to pay for that technology.