I don't have a particular issue with technology - especially if it's able to simplify things or make them easier. I do take issue with technology that adds complication and cost while not improving the experience (auto climate controls, I'm looking at you).
I learned to dial on a rotary phone. I'm 32, not ancient. Touch tone in less complicated. Ever berkley up an number with a ton of 9s in it? Complicated is were you find it if you look hard enough.
In reply to Appleseed:
ugh, I remember rotary phones well ... and party lines... and not the 900 number lines either. Back then you shared one line w/ your neighbor and couldn't dial if they were using it. Ha, I only gots 20 yrs on ya
my dad still has rotary phones and rotary service. it is a trip to use his phone. my 8 year old daughter was fascinated how fast I could dial that rotary phone. I agree some stuff needs to go......
Rufledt wrote:Hal wrote: And the older you get the worse it seems (turning 68 next month).That sucks because I'm like this already... and I'm 23... Should I start practicing for becoming a super grumpy old man? I could probobly win the grump-lympics by the time i'm 68...
I bet that even if you didn't win.. you would still get a medal!
And why is it that no one seems to be able to navigate the process of checking their voice mail massages anymore? Why is it that when I call a customer to let them know their bike is ready, and I wait through the five different prompts telling me how I can choose different mailboxes or I have the option to leave a call back number press this and that, i wait for the beep and I begin to leave my message. The other line at the shop rings and it's ... guess who... calling me back. "Yeah, somebody just called me?!?" "Yep. Check your messages doofus."
And get the berkeley off my lawn.
In reply to EastCoastMojo:
Because you're just supposed to text people now. Telephones aren't for talking on anymore.
turboswede wrote:iceracer wrote: My cell phone charges by the minute of usage. When I tried calling the power company and got put on hold for close to 20 miutes it adds up. My land line remains the same price. Of course, if the phone line went down, then the cell phone is an option. I carry my cell phone in the car for emergencies. The one time I needed it, there was no service in that area, so I end up using someones land line. Ah, the choices we must make. Back in the forties, there was an ice storm, power was out for nearly two weeks. The only inconvenience as no electric lights, so we used kerosene lamps. We had a coal furnace and gas kitchen stove and an ice box. so we were not inconvenienced too much. Now today, a couple hours witthout power, OMG.You've got a crappy cell phone plan. Which is another beef. Why do those plans have to be so damned complicated? Well, for me, not too crappy. No contract, I just pay a monthly fee and since I seldom use it, fairly cheap. I can opt out anytime just by notifying them.
I was at a wedding in the Adirondacks last weekend, it's in the mountains, no cell service. My neice was flipping out because she couldn't text someone for a hook up later. I suggested a pay phone. My brother starts laughing, "Yeah, I'd pay real money to watch her use a pay phone".
Deadpan look on her face, Tiffany says "What's a pay phone?"
She's 22. What a hoot.
914Driver wrote: She's 22. What a hoot.
Moar details required 
I'll find photos. Calm down.
My kids had to ask how to roll down the manual windows in the Nissan when I started driving it. They hadn't seen manual cranked windows. I felt old suddenly.
EastCoastMojo wrote: And why is it that no one seems to be able to navigate the process of checking their voice mail massages anymore? Why is it that when I call a customer to let them know their bike is ready, and I wait through the five different prompts telling me how I can choose different mailboxes or I have the option to leave a call back number press this and that, i wait for the beep and I begin to leave my message. The other line at the shop rings and it's ... guess who... calling me back. "Yeah, somebody just called me?!?" "Yep. Check your messages doofus."
Why does it take an eternity to leave a message? "Hi. You have reached the voice mailbox of Five. Seven. Zero. Four. Two. Nine. Six. Six. Seven. Seven. If you would like to leave a message, press 1, or stay on the line."
Why are there still instructions for how to leave a message on voicemail? Are there still people who do not know how to use voicemail?
HiTempguy wrote:914Driver wrote: She's 22. What a hoot.Moar details required
Indeed. I know that I'd be devastated if I couldn't get her call to hook up.
4cylndrfury wrote: Am I the only one who facepalms everytime I see a a parent trying to get their kids attention away from THE KIDS cell phone? I was 20 before I had a cell phone, and it had 2 colors in the 2" screen. I seriously want to slap these zombie kids as they do the cell phone shuffle down the bread aisle with mom...who do they know at 8 years old that they should be texting them, and about what? *hey, heard school is gettin new sand for the play grnd * *- orly? thats cool, brb, gotta use the big boy potty* I seriously wanna punch the next parent I see letting little Skylar get to the next level in angry birds...go outside and play
My kids occasionally get the use of our smartphones for distraction. Because if you have to take the kids to the grocery store with you, they can't go outside and play
But they sure won't own one for a long time.
OK. Guess which one-ones have never seen wind up windows, a rotary phone, rabbit ears on a TV, black & white programming and think New Jersey is the capitol of something?
And money grows on trees ....
The one that looks like she is from jersey shore? Capital of douchebags would work.
I'll take top photo, one on the left please. 
914Driver wrote: ....rabbit ears on a TV,
It took a special skill to tune a tv in properly with those.
My father doesn't have cable either and upgraded to a roof antenna after years of using Radio Shack's higher end TV rabbit ear set.
914Driver wrote:
Lady on our right......is that the Chevrolet Bow tie on her inside left arm? I'm impressed.
grandpa had this rotor control for their TV antenna, channels 2, 4, 11 and on a good day 13
HiTempguy wrote: I'll take top photo, one on the left please.
Masters Degree in dance, works out of Seattle. Good choice.
914Driver wrote: I was at a wedding in the Adirondacks last weekend, it's in the mountains, no cell service. My neice was flipping out because she couldn't text someone for a hook up later. I suggested a pay phone. My brother starts laughing, "Yeah, I'd pay real money to watch her use a pay phone". Deadpan look on her face, Tiffany says "What's a pay phone?" She's 22. What a hoot.
Try finding a pay phone. They are rare beasts.
So, I'm renting a Chevy Cruze right now. It took me about 15 minutes to figure out that it is push button start. To 'expedite' the thinking process, the rental company puts masking tape on the steering column where the key normally would go. Does it really need push button start??
Have put on about 200 miles so far and have yet to figure out how to set the trip meter
GGGRRRR!!
Streetwiseguy wrote: Who is happy with automatic climate control? What the heck was wrong with a knob to control the fan speed and a slide for temp and air location? Why do I want some entity to decide I want air blown at my face?
And, I still haven't yet figured out how to turn the fan OFF. Maybe it doesn't turn off, but I'll never know that because I've never seen a rental car with an owner's manual in it.
GRRR!!!
In reply to EastCoastMojo:
What I hate is that you cannot buy a phone nowadays that doesn't inform you when you "unlock" the screen that you have a voicemail.
I really hate when I call a friend and I leave them a short informative message, then they call me back a couple hours later and they're like:
"You called?"
"Yeah, didn't you get my message?"
"No??"
"WTF"
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