Thank you Jill for expressing my feelings so well. I'm 65 (retired) and will NOT allow technology to dominate my life. I'm on the computer to read newsletters and write. I do check e-mail but not constantly. I'd rather pick up the phone to talk with someone but some in my age group have become e-mail or texting adopters. The younger set - I am concerned for them. Not only is communication an issue, but their posture, eyes, and use of thumbs is not good for the body. I am personally offended when someone uses their phone or tablet when I am talking with them. So rude! It's like saying I am less worthy of their attention than whatever potential 'life--changing' thing they HAVE to see RIGHT NOW is to them. End of rant. I do hope this attitude of 'receiving a feed' changes. It's unhealthy is so many ways.
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Thank you Jill for expressing my feelings so well. I'm 65 (retired) and will NOT allow technology to dominate my life. I'm on the computer to read newsletters and write. I do check e-mail but not constantly. I'd rather pick up the phone to talk with someone but some in my age group have become e-mail or texting adopters. The younger set - I am concerned for them. Not only is communication an issue, but their posture, eyes, and use of thumbs is not good for the body. I am personally offended when someone uses their phone or tablet when I am talking with them. So rude! It's like saying I am less worthy of their attention than whatever potential 'life--changing' thing they HAVE to see RIGHT NOW is to them. End of rant. I do hope this attitude of 'receiving a feed' changes. It's unhealthy is so many ways.