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Paring down modern convenience

posted a year ago by [deleted]
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There's nothing wrong with modern conveniences like streaming, smartphones, etc...

If you were to get rid of one, what would it be?

I'm getting rid of my smartphone today. It's great, but too much of a distraction.

[–] Kowalski (79128) a year ago

YUP...PHONES ARE THE DEVIL!@

[–] blue1981 (8188) a year ago

I'd get get rid of streaming for movies and tv shows. Bring back physical media to the mainstream.

[–] GreenGoblinsOck8 (7987) a year ago

I'm not for that because a lot of older Marvel cartoons are only available on streaming. You can't get them physically legally if you live in the U.S like I do. I'd get rid of Uber cause I never use it. Last time I used Uber they couldn't send a driver to pick me up for work at 6:30am. Nobody wants to drive then. I can't drive a car.

[–] Keelai (36157) a year ago

I just use them less.

[–] nyctc7 (44107) a year ago

I've never owned a smartphone.
I never use the dishwasher that came with my apartment. I hand wash them. I'd trade it for more cabinet space any day.

[–] [deleted] a year ago

Sounds like a galley kitchen. I don't miss those.

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13173) a year ago

Dishwashers are more work than doing it by hand. You have to clean the dishes beforehand anyway. Plus I've never seen one which didn't leave soap spots. Lousy invention.

[–] Mustang (5571) a year ago

That's what I hate plus having to unload it.

[–] AndyKing1967 (39853) a year ago

Orgasmatron - I’m slowly going blind.

[–] [deleted] a year ago

Keep it up, the other senses grow after losing one.

[–] nyctc7 (44107) a year ago

Woody Allen hides in the Orgasmatron to elude his pursuers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isrd7E5nzIQ&t=88s

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13173) a year ago

Haha. Love Woody. And fuck the haterz.

[–] KiwiJim (1792) a year ago

I could probably live without a smartphone but I’d really miss the instant access to Spotify. It’s by far the most used app on my phone.

[–] [deleted] a year ago

My wife agrees with you.

[–] Kowalski (79128) a year ago

MY DAUGHTER ALSO AGREES WITH YOU.

[–] GlenEllyn (21659) a year ago

Smartphone, smart TV.

[–] Mustang (5571) a year ago

Asides from the internet itself I don't have streaming in terms of Netflix etc
I think a smartphone is reasonable.
Laptop is fine.

I don't have much of a tech heavy house really. No smart watches etc