Subject: Cell phones Good or Bad?
Posted by: srpolb3
Date: Oct 15 08
Ok my view of cell phones is they are a waste of time. If you spend the whole day texting or talking to pople what are you getting out of it. You could spend your time doing something so much more productive. As an example I am in high school and I am the only who ever watches the news witch has earnde me the well loved name news nerd. A girl who everyone knows speends all her her time texting asked who is the Donkeys canidate. Our teacher said do you mean the democratic candidate. I was compleatley biwildered. How could you not know that peice of information.That is just an example that spending all your time on phones is wastful and inproductive.
Posted by: srpolb3
Date: Oct 15 08
Ok my view of cell phones is they are a waste of time. If you spend the whole day texting or talking to pople what are you getting out of it. You could spend your time doing something so much more productive. As an example I am in high school and I am the only who ever watches the news witch has earnde me the well loved name news nerd. A girl who everyone knows speends all her her time texting asked who is the Donkeys canidate. Our teacher said do you mean the democratic candidate. I was compleatley biwildered. How could you not know that peice of information.That is just an example that spending all your time on phones is wastful and inproductive.
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shorstuf285 
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I think cell phones have their place and there is an appropriate time to use them. I have one, but I do not use it all the time. I travel alone alot and use it to let me family know when I arrive and leave various places so someone knows when to expect me or know when I should be arriving at the next destination. I have also had to use my phone to call a tow truck when my car broke down in the middle of now where. The phone also allowed me to arrive at the hospital in a timely fashion when my Dad had a heart attack - otherwise I wouldn't have been reachable for about 12 hours as I was on a day trip with some friends. Having said all of that, people who constantly use the phone or are texting do irritate me. Particularly if they are in a public setting such as a restaurant. You can tell by the body language and tone - even if you can't hear the words - if the call is an emergency. Reply #1. Oct 15 08, 6:56 AM |
emeney3
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I agree that cell phones would be good in an emergency, though I don't own one lol, but I really hate that people use them when driving. Too many times when crossing a street on a crosswalk or during a walk light, I have to jump back out of the way of a vehicle who's driver is on the phone. I think it was meant to be a tool, not a toy, but the manufactorers have added so many bells and whistles that a toy it has become. Reply #2. Oct 15 08, 8:39 AM |
talentedone
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Our cell phone is rarely used. We got it in case of emergency (calling AAA), or if there was a need to contact police due to an accident. Or, if someone needed a phone in an emergency. I prefer person to person communications...face to face. That way I may see expressions. I love when my friends laugh and you can see and hear it. I think some who use cell phones are quite rude. We were at Walmart the other day and some man was so into his conversation about which is the better trashbag that no one else could get near the trashbags. I tried "excuse me", "pardon me", "may I get to the trashbags" and all the other polite words I use. Finally, I said "hey" in a loud voice. That was when he noticed all the people staring at him. His face was so red. It is really bad on the roads. We have seen drivers texting while they drive. While I adore my friends, I do not want calls or text messages while they are driving. Reply #3. Oct 15 08, 9:05 AM |
julicat
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Dont mind cell phones but please can people remember that it is not okay to.. 1 Stop in the middle of a conversation to answer the phone 2 Have inane conversations whilst on public transport ( I am not the least bit interested about what time you will get home/lovelife/what you are doing ) 3 Have their mobiles switched on in hospitals the cinema or the theatre Can anyone else add to my list? Reply #4. Oct 15 08, 12:24 PM |
| talentedone
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In a restaurant is one I will add. It is difficult to have a conversation with friends during dinner when people around you are on cell phones. Reply #5. Oct 15 08, 12:38 PM |
slytherinwitch
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I would add at the checkout lines so the cashier doesn't need to ask you three times to finish your transaction. Reply #6. Oct 15 08, 1:25 PM |
lesley153
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Please, not outside your house during normal hours of sleep. I suppose you stride up and down the side of the house, bellowing into your phone, because you don't want to disturb your family. But it's OK to regale your neighbours with tales of your work and social life, when you get home at one o'clock in the morning, or you're on your way out at seven? That rant was addressed to my old neighbour. Reply #7. Oct 15 08, 9:09 PM |
| lesley153
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Oh look - a new term to learn: mobile phone dermatitis. It's all down to the nickel, it seems. "The British Association of Dermatologists is warning that excessive mobile phone use can lead to an unsightly rash across the face and ears and wants doctors to look out for it. "The problem is caused by metal cases, which are increasingly popular as fashion becomes more important than function. Rubbing nickel-heavy alloy against sweaty skin for hours is a great way to realise an allergy you never knew you had." http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/10/16/mobile_phone_rash/ Dedicated mobile phone-users attach enormous importance to function. Ah well - what do I know about writing sensationalist stories? and casually throwing words like "rubbing" and "sweaty" in just to make it sound a lot nastier than it is. No, I'm not convinced. Anyone here know anyone with a rash? Reply #8. Oct 16 08, 1:13 PM |
dj168
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Cell phones are good. If you're not at home and need to call somebody a cell phone is great! But driving while on the phone without a earpiece is bad. But generally if youre in an emergency they can really be a big help. Who cares about public nuisances if in emergencies they can be useful. People just need to learn their manners but overall they are very useful. Reply #9. Oct 16 08, 8:42 PM |
demurechicky
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There is a time and a place for cell phones. I must admit that I use mine more often than the house phone due an abundance of 'free' minutes. My daughter also has one, but that is more for safety reasons, when she is out and en route to school. I never use mine whilst driving and nor do I have it switched on in restaurants, hospitals etc... If I am delayed I usually send a text.. I must admit I love my mobile phone.. Reply #10. Oct 16 08, 9:57 PM |
daver852
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It is my personal belief that cellphones are the work of the Devil, and I do not own one. I am tolerant of their use by others, however, except when they are driving. It is beyond my comprehension why so many people have the uncontrollable urge to jabber all day long. Reply #11. Oct 17 08, 1:24 PM |
| talentedone
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Why is it the majority of the time the person on the cell phone is not saying one word? Are they listening or just making believe they have a phone call going on? I even know of people who use their cell phone while utilizing the restroom. That is just gross. Reply #12. Oct 17 08, 1:43 PM |
Dee30
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Cell phones do have a place in our society. In cases of emergency when traveling or as a way of contacting members of family who do not have a home phone. Here in the USA many are going to cell phone use instead of a home phone. But I think it is bad manners to use a cell phone in public places where others can hear your converstion. You are taking up their air space in public. If in a close environment you should have the decency to leave for a more private conversation. This is not really a judgement only an opinion. Reply #13. Oct 17 08, 3:21 PM |
Arpeggionist
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In Israel I was one of the last people to get a cellphone - they're true addicts over there. But before I got one I did have some stories regarding just how much contempt I have for them still: I was on a bus once in Jerusalem headed for the Hebrew University campus in Giv'at Ram (never mind if you don't know where this destination is). It was evening, and there was only one other passenger on this bus, a girl sitting several seats behind me, talking rather audibly to a friend of hers. I couldn't help overhearing her complaints about how Orange, the phone company, had stolen 150 minutes from her and charged her for them. She went on this tirade against the phone company on these cellphones. We arrived at our destination and both got off. As we went further into the campus grounds, she sidled up to me and said: "One piece of advice: Don't ever get an Orange cellphone. They'll steal your minutes and charge you, they'll give you the runaround - don't get Orange." It was at this point that I informed her that I didn't have a cellphone of any sort. "But..." she seemed shocked, "how... I don't understand. How do you call people? If you want to see a friend of yours, how do you find out where they are?" My reply completely shocked her: "The old fashioned way - I look! I go to them, or we make our plans in advance!" She never bothered me again. For the positive side of cellphones, I have another story, this time from the Philadelphia train station. I was on my way back to New York where I was studying at the time, and waiting in line for my train. Right in front of me was a girl, talking on her cellphone to an old friend. She was also on her way to New York after having spent the weekend with her family in Philly. I occasionally evesdrop on phone conversations, and this one seemed rather farfetched to me. She was telling her friend all about what an insane weekend she'd had - among other things, she'd discovered there was a homeless man who sort of lived in her family's basement for years. After talking about her insane family and this homeless guy for some time, she hung up. At this point I decided to get the facts straight. I turned to her and I said: "Wow, of all the phone conversations I've ever evesdropped on, that was by far the craziest. Were you just messing with me there?" "No," she replied. "This is my family." Then she gave me the whole history, we actually had a very interesting chat. And when I got off the train, I was sorry I didn't have a cellphone number to give her... Reply #14. Oct 22 08, 6:01 PM |
Schoonie101
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In a way, I hate them but I do have to have one for work. Considering I work in the field quite a bit, it does come in handy. Corporate policy, though, not to drive with them and especially not to text. Kind of a no-brainer if you ask me on that one. I do have to acknowledge, though, that it makes it quite a lot easier to have a social life with a cell phone. Reply #15. Oct 22 08, 10:35 PM |
Jerry12
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There are many good and bad thnigs about Cell Phone. Good Things 1.We can call anyone from anywhere to anywhere. 2.We can also send messages to Other Cell Phones. 3.The internet in phones help us to kbnow everything like news,wheather etc etc 4.We can hear songs,music and Watch videos. 5.We can record sound, videos take photos etc etc Bad Things. 1.If we listen to music too much time there will be a problem for our ears. 2.And if we call anyone while driving a vehicle if may causes accidents. And there are more and more. Reply #16. Nov 15 08, 9:04 AM |
cag1970
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Cell phones are great for keeping in touch with people when landline access is impractical, and particularly in emergencies. For me, a cell phone also allows me to call long-distance for free--a big plus in keeping up with some old friend of mine and family that I have down in Mississippi. But if I could physically yank drivers out of their cars who just have to be on the phone while their on the road, I'd do it without hesitation and beat them to within an inch of their miserable lives--unless, of course, they were dialing 911 to call in a stalled car or an accident or malfunctioning traffic signals, which I've done on more than one occasion. Reply #17. Nov 23 08, 9:23 PM |
vene
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I'm in two minds about this. Cellphones are just a piece of technology. When or how to use them is a matter of choice. But the internet, cellphones, and other technologies do seem to make a significant change to the ways we live our lives, and their widespread use exerts a social pressure. Many arguments against (extensive use of) cellphones use traditional decency and privacy values. Young people who know little else take it for granted that everyone has a cellphone - and the brief and easy communication that entails. Cellphones have become integrated parts of the lives of many people. There seems to be a clash going on between ways of life, where it's hard to reconcile traditional values with the easy, fast-paced agency (as in: taking actions) provided by new technologies. Reply #18. Nov 24 08, 5:51 AM |
Ardicrocks
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I think they are over all good, but people are using them to much these days, just use them when you need to. Reply #19. Jul 08 09, 5:55 AM |
| sme733
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Last week, a lady who worked in my building was talking on her cell phone while driving. She hit a guard rail, overcorrected, lost control and crossed into the opposing lane, striking an oncoming vehicle. The lady and one of her passengers were killed. In her memory, I ask everyone to stop using cell phones while driving. Reply #20. Jul 08 09, 6:19 AM |
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