Could you turn off your phone and walk away from the internet

[CAMSDADDY]

Im just curious. I know there is a variety of folks here. I know personally my screen time is pretty high and almost embarrassing. I know there are some who don't even carry a cellphone or those who only cut it on to make a call but also those who are on ours constantly. I know some only access forums from computers. I find I scroll while on hold and such at work and when Im home I just mindlessly scroll here and other forums and the book. For me picking up my phone or check on my computer is a lot like lighting a cigarette when i was a smoker. I didnt even realize what I was doing and didnt really want a cigarette I just did. Could you walk away from social media (including forums) and if so what would you do with your time?

 

[JBWJr]

I never signed up for any social media.
I spend way too much time here on ODT.
I do read, reload, restore and do other hobbies, as well as in the process of rearing a new puppy.
I stay pretty busy.
You have to or go crazy.

 

[Asbestos]

This is pretty much my social media footprint. Right here… and like you, I spend an embarrassing amount of time on my phone.
Yes, I could unplug and be fine. I’ve got enough phone numbers from you folks that I’ll always have friends. But, without my social media footprint, I wouldn’t know some of the best people I’ve ever met.

And for that reason, I’ll try to reduce the amount of time I waste but I ain’t unplugging.

 

[GFB]

It would be impossible for a lot of reasons right now. I could see in the future being able to cut way back though.

ETA - Aside from this, I am mostly reading old posts on forums I never joined or watching videos about cars, sports, and barbecue. YouTube is my auto and home maintenance instructor as well, so that’s needed.

 

[HERMET]

I never signed up for any social media.
I spend way too much time here on ODT.
I do read, reload, restore and do other hobbies, as well as in the process of rearing a new puppy.
I stay pretty busy.
You have to or go crazy.

That's pretty much my life. I was raised without all the techno and didn't even get my first computer until relatively late in life. If it all went away it would be a nuisance at first but I'd get over it pretty quickly.
I have plenty to do outside and a full library for rainy days.
The only real downside for me is that I'm a news junkie and having to go back to watching TV news and reading the papers would suck now
that we know that it's all BS.

 

[WallsGa]

I’m in sales so I have to have my phone and email during the week.

 

[BIKER13]

easy I dont do internet on my phone only on the desk top at home.

 

[alexs2006]

If my work didn’t depend on it, yes. But, it wouldn’t be easy.

 

[cocoa]

Fishing

 

[Treehawk]

easy I dont do internet on my phone only on the desk top at home.

Same for me so when I am away from home for any length of time, I do not use the internet and do not miss it.