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Topic: What Would We Be Doing If We Didn't Have Computer/Internet?
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Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 3800
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted September 25, 2007 11:37 PM
 
Hi! Please think back to before we had personal computers and internet. It really wasn't that long ago. I bought my first pc in 1997. SO what would each of us be doing, if we didn't have a computer and Internet? I would be.......... Reading books, newspapers, magazines Talking on the phone to friends Spending time with family and/or friends Playing with my dog/taking care of pets Doing something outdoors Watching TV / Movies / Listening to Music/Radio Writing a hand-written letter to someone Cooking/baking Going out to eat with loved ones Gardening  IP: Logged |
lotusheartone
Knowflake Posts: 238
From: MOther & Father GOd
Registered: Feb 2008
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posted September 25, 2007 11:39 PM
Awesome, this is what we will go back to!IP: Logged |
SolarJustice
Knowflake Posts: 159
From: USA
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted September 25, 2007 11:45 PM
that's a picture inspiring awe!
well, my children are asleep now.
um? i would probably be reading or playing a card game. i enjoy board games also. Nephthys, this is a really neat question.
makes me remember all sorts of inventions and how they have changed my world.
i think that the invention of the vcr has been the most profound to my home particularly.
it's a really great way to save money and be entertained.
i used to spend alot of money at the theaters,lol! thought provoking, thank you 
-kyle
edit; i have had a pc in my home since 1980ish
-lived in the silicon valley area and this was the norm.
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yes, im new -please be kind. IP: Logged |
Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 3800
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted September 25, 2007 11:53 PM
Oh, Yes, we used to play a lot of card games!!! We used to play Uno as well!!!Playing board games. We also used to go for a drive, go out for dessert. Doing things together as a family unit. Not doing so many things separately.    IP: Logged |
Mirandee
Knowflake Posts: 4812
From: South of the Thumb - Taurus, Pisces, Cancer
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted September 25, 2007 11:54 PM
Except for handwriting letters and I only bake occasionally, I do all the rest of that and still relax in the evening on my computer. Though I don't do all of those things everyday. I did read more before the computer so would do that more. Watching T.V. just puts me to sleep so I would be sleeping more in the recliner. I would take up crocheting again and make some afghans and throws. I would be going to bed earlier at night. I sometimes get involved in online games and don't notice the time. I would do crossword puzzles, especially cryptograms. You have been online longer than me, Nephthys. My son built me a computer and hooked me up to the internet in 1999. IP: Logged |
SolarJustice
Knowflake Posts: 159
From: USA
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted September 25, 2007 11:59 PM
the way we solve this separateness in our home comes from a tradition
i grew up with in my own family home. we have a family night once a week.
no matter what life brings we all take time to have this family meeting
once a week to discuss life, home, and family issues. then we cook dinner
together, and share entertainment time with one another. playing games,
going to the park, watching movies, whatever. it seems to work really well
for us. it also keeps the stress level down by keeping communication lines open.-kyle ------------------
yes, im new -please be kind. IP: Logged |
bleakbeauty
Knowflake Posts: 495
From: Australia
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted September 26, 2007 12:05 AM
When I've been without my computer I spent alot of time on the phone. I watch some tv, but I also enjoy reading and cross-stitch and I'm studying too.Having access to the internet is such an important thing to me. I need to be mentally active and it's so great to be able to come on here and find what I want to know. Or if real life is hectic, the internet gives me time out from that. On the bad side, cleaning and other chores always get put off when I'm on here :P IP: Logged |
maklhouf
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Registered: Nov 2003
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posted September 26, 2007 01:55 AM
I might not still be around if it weren't for the internet. its a life saver.------------------
The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner;
Matthew 21:42 IP: Logged |
lotusheartone
Knowflake Posts: 238
From: MOther & Father GOd
Registered: Feb 2008
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posted September 26, 2007 02:04 AM
it's a lifesaver, mal cough, means disease, what is your purpose here?Yes, I am an Itch, I've had enoungh of all the foolish games, if I can see you, I will share it! Cause this BS needs to stop! I mean this, just so you know! LOve to ALL. ... IP: Logged |
maklhouf
Knowflake Posts: 1392
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Registered: Nov 2003
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posted September 26, 2007 05:37 AM
MAL COUGH?
If you have something to say do come right out and say it, but I won't be fighting with you (just so ya know). I have better things to do------------------
The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner;
Matthew 21:42 IP: Logged |
SattvicMoon
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Registered: May 2007
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posted September 26, 2007 05:49 AM
As fas as I am concerned, I am not hooked onto the internet as such, I have been without internet and computer for 2 months, and it wasn't stressful. But since my work demands me use a connected computer, I could be seen online whenever I am at work (I work form home).But in the pre-internet era, I was equally good with keeping in touch with people - telephone, letters - they still work magic!
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I have better things to do
aye aye Kudos to that! I could have thought on the same lines rather than belittling my own self last day. IP: Logged |
Dervish
Knowflake Posts: 328
From: California
Registered: Nov 2006
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posted September 26, 2007 06:16 AM
I don't think it would make that much of a difference in my life. The major differences I can think of is that I'd use the library more for research since I didn't have the net. I'd use up more paper in writing my fics and stories. And I'd have the time to take up various roleplaying games and LARPs (from D&D, to V:TM, to cowboy action shoots). Since I didn't spend money on the net (monthly fees, equipment, maintainance, etc), I'd be able to afford to play those games, too. And I'd probably have more DVDs than I do now for when I just want to be alone and not read. That is, instead of YouTube, I'd watch more Buffy and Firefly. All in all, not a big difference IMO. With the net, I can do more research and use less paper, so it's a good thing, IMO. Not to mention the uses in business, communicating with people long distance without paying long distance fees, etc. One day I plan to get a cam. And I hope to get enough that I can afford a comp with cam for my granny so that she and I (and my cousin Zack) can chat over the net and maybe even make vids for each other. I know that would cost, but so would long distance calls, and timing phone calls can be pretty hard, whereas on the net you can interact at your own pace when you feel like it and all. And with the cam, see each other, too. Plus, it will be saved for posterity (ie, like after my granny dies, I can still see and hear her on video). IP: Logged |
thirteen
Knowflake Posts: 1107
From: Rochester Hills, MI USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted September 26, 2007 07:30 AM
I always say the computer has only brought more on line shopping into my life so i guess that would stop. I too can live without one. It is fun but not necessary.IP: Logged |
Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 3800
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted September 26, 2007 11:18 AM
*sigh*  Oh, I am so disappointed that negativity has entered this thread. Lotus, why did you have to start that here? You know I am rarely seen at FFA anymore and it is exactly due to stuff like this. Blek! Well I will go back to my little "corner" and Gaia's Garden and that's it. Peace out, everyone!!!  P.S. This thread was intended to be positive and get you to think. IP: Logged |
Mirandee
Knowflake Posts: 4812
From: South of the Thumb - Taurus, Pisces, Cancer
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted September 26, 2007 11:30 AM
LOL thirteen I hear you!!!I love doing my Christmas shopping online. No hassle. No crowds of pushing, grumpy shoppers. I do most of my shopping online. It's the only way to shop!!! IP: Logged |
Mirandee
Knowflake Posts: 4812
From: South of the Thumb - Taurus, Pisces, Cancer
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted September 26, 2007 11:34 AM
Sorry about that, Nephthys Please don't let a few people deter you from posting at FFA. We need positive posts like this to counteract all the negative BS as of late at FFA IP: Logged |
artlovesdawn
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Registered: Jul 2005
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posted September 26, 2007 01:16 PM
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AcousticGod
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From: Pleasanton, CA, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted September 26, 2007 06:52 PM
I'd play guitar more. Play more games. I'd still need something to keep me from boredom, which means I'd probably be out more spending the same amount of money, but on coffee and music instead of the internet (like back in my Navy days and previous).IP: Logged |
aqua inferno
Knowflake Posts: 1106
From: hopping about Europe
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted September 26, 2007 07:32 PM
I'd be going out more.IP: Logged |
naiad
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posted September 26, 2007 08:18 PM
i agree with maklhouf -- the internet is a lifesaver. (and i applaud your grace and style.)IP: Logged |
BlueRoamer
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From: Calm Blue Ocean, Calm Blue Ocean
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted September 26, 2007 09:24 PM
Pooping in the woods.IP: Logged |
naiad
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posted September 26, 2007 09:31 PM
yep, there is no internet on an outward bound trip, for sure....i did this, it was about a month long excursion, and the policy is to leave no footprint. you therefore collect leaves, sticks and rocks to do your business, and remain sanitary. every so often you get to jump in stream or pond, but it's very very cold in the mountains to do this. few of us did. interesting, though, how your body tends to clean itself after awhile. perhaps it's the clean mountain air, and constant movement. but poop in the woods one does. i would abandon the internet for a month any day to have this opportunity again. (upon my return to civilization, i found bathroom tissue ineffective, and actually missed "nature" and rocks, leaves and sticks. it seemed so much more "clean"  ) IP: Logged |
AcousticGod
Knowflake Posts: 11943
From: Pleasanton, CA, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted September 26, 2007 09:41 PM
I love good toilet paper. IP: Logged |
naiad
Knowflake Posts: 1645
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posted September 26, 2007 09:47 PM
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MoonWitch
Knowflake Posts: 293
From: Somewhere Out There
Registered: Jun 2006
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posted September 26, 2007 09:54 PM
But I do all of that now anyway. IP: Logged |
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