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Changes in society

#63
Well the internet has been positive for me. But I don't have any social media accounts and if I did and had negative effects from them I'd simply close them.
So therefore it's been mostly positive for me and added bonus, anytime I don't agree with someone I just call it Fake News like politicians do.
 
#64
Low8 said:
I believe the world was a better, more fun place before the Internet existed.

If I could wave a magic wand and turn things back to a pre-Internet world and never allow the Internet to exist, I'd do it in a flash.

Just think... no BS social media... no cyber-bullying... and no negative results from all that poop. People simply seemed to care more about stuff before the Internet. Communication was more heartfelt and people were more "present" in their lives. It was a simpler life, yes. And dealing with the shut-in of the pandemic would've certainly been interesting without the internet... but I'm prepared to deal with that if it was possible.

What say you?
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If you ever come across that wand, make sure to wave it at least three times...

So yeah, I'm with you, 10001%.

There's a lot of garbage that has been rolling down the hill for the past 100 years or so, but the Internet provided it with an utterly unholy speed. Demonic impetus, if you will.
 
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#65
jmattbassplaya said:
I’m a 90’s brat, which means I was part of the last generation to remember a time before internet, cell phones, and social media became an integral part of society. Heck, we didn’t even have internet in the home until I was a preteen. Remember card catalogues and needing to actually read a book for a research paper? Fortunately, I got to miss out on the joys of typing them up on a typewriter lol.

Smoking is another one - I clearly remember smoking sections in restaurants and most public spaces. My brother is a bit older than me, and he and his friends always smoked. By comparison, I hardly knew anyone my age group who smoked. Thank goodness because the smell makes me sick.

Lastly, store video rentals from Blockbuster, etc… Almost every Friday night of my childhood consisted of going to Blockbuster, checking out a couple movies, and picking up a couple pizzas from a local pizza chain. Honestly, I kind of miss the experience. And I can still smell the store.
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My first jobs were working in resort hotels along the strip in Virginia Beach in the mid-80’s and EVERYONE smoked. The desk clerk would be checking in a guest with a cigarette burning in an ashtray while the customer smoked and I was the bellman, smoking over at my station, while the manager sat in back smoking and the housekeepers would probably all be smoking while they cleaned the rooms. The waiters and busboys would have a dozen cigarettes smouldering inside the door to the kitchen and every table in the restaurant had an ashtray. It is completely insane to even think about that level of public indoor smoking.
 
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#66
ElectroVibe said:
Don't you think there is more communication between the people in different nations?
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Yes. Nothing warms the heart quite like seeing people from all over the world - different countries and different walks of life - insulting each other in the Youtube comments section. It's truly magical. :smug:
 
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bolophonic said:
...EVERYONE smoked. ...a cigarette burning in an ashtray while the customer smoked ...smoking over at my station...sat in back smoking... waiters and busboys would have a dozen cigarettes smouldering inside the door to the kitchen and every table in the restaurant had an ashtray. It is completely insane to even think about that level of public indoor smoking.
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I realize most folks recoil in horror at stories like this, but I miss those days. I guess there is still Las Vegas.
 
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#69
FilterFunk said:
100% agree.

My siblings and I were helping with the yardwork as soon as we were able, and it wasn't long before we were the ones doing all the yardwork! Mom and Dad were nice enough to throw us a few coins for our efforts, though...
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I’m 66 and I still mow my own lawn. Been doing it all my life since I was old enough to push a mower. It’s good exercise, saves money and gets me out doors. ‘Course it exposes me to solar radiation which gives me skin cancer, and the grass aggravates my allergies. Maybe it’s not so good for me. I’m calling a lawn service right now.
 
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scott sinner said:
I am scared to search this as it sounds like a euphemism. Are the noodles…uh…made from tuna? Or is it just tuna and noodles? And if so what kind of noodles?
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Tuna Noodle Casserole is one of the finest culinary inventions. It contains tuna and noodles, mushroom soup, peas, and (depending on the recipe) potato chips and cheese.

Do not listen to slobake's lies.
 
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FilterFunk said:
The bar is so low that as long as your property doesn't look like a vacant lot, I'm good!
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During a walk in our neighborhood, we had a “modest” homeowner tell us his his 6-8 inch thatch of dead grass lawn was his feeble attempt to grow alfalfa!:roflmao:

One the not so humorous side, at least two houses have RVs parked on their front lawns (Or what’s left of them) all hooked up for long term residency. Didn’t know the neighborhood was zoned for it. Almost called it in, then stopped. They could be relatives who got evicted or lost their homes in the last couple of years.
 
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#73
I'm 68 so yeah, I've seen my fair share of changes good and bad. I like the internet, but I don't like the big brother aspect of it. I do not look at anything "questionable" but still, every key stroke is known. Smart phones are great, but I remember a time when most numbers I needed were all in my head. I don't even know my sons number! I'm surprised how many people are glued to their phones, even in stores. Half the time when I go out I leave mine at home. Don't like the idea of being chained to it. Or of it knowing my every move.

I miss a lot of things from yesteryear. When I was young we knew how to entertain ourselves. We were never board. We loved the simple pleasures but then, that's all we had so we made the most of it. Never felt like we were lacking for anything. You waited in lines at stores because that's the way it was. Taught you patience which is in short supply. You called adults Mr. and Mrs. That's gone. Families got together all the time. Now we barely know our relatives. Neighbors always got together. Now it's just "how's it going?" Nothing was computerized but the world still turned using pencil and paper. Worked just fine too. When I was 5, going to the hardware store with my dad was a big deal for me! That was special back then.

Don't even get me started on what's happening these days.
 
#77
Winslow said:
My father made a habit to remind me how kind he was to tolerate my living under his roof. (Betcha that speech is seldom made in the current era either.)
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At 13 when I knew everything, my dad took me to task for not doing such a good job on my weekly mow and trim of the yard. I gave him some flip reply and he said, “don’t make me have to break your plate and buy you a bus ticket.”
Life at home was most definitely a “my house my rules” situation. :D
 
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