Originally Posted by
wolfchild
Whoa ! Do you really believe that every person that carries a cell phone is because they are living in fear ?? I don't think most bicycle commuters give in and submit to Fear, and if they did they wouldn't be riding their bike in traffic.
Just about every conversation about cell phone necessity or desirability includes the word "emergencies." So not *every* person, but quite possibly the majority.
Originally Posted by
aggiegrads
I'm not saying that anyone should leave all these things at home because they have a cell phone. I saying that not having any one of those things are the most common newbie mistakes. Even seasoned commuters forget to check the weather or loan out a tube and forget to replenish.
Having a cell phone is a convenience just like having a home phone or the internet is a convenience. Not everyone has the luxury of a flexible schedule that enables them to deal with any repair on the side of the road.
I'm a union guy, and from my perspective, taking on the expense of a cell phone and giving up the right to an understanding boss when a flat tire occurs is unwise. More responsibility for the peons, less for the mgt.
Originally Posted by
khutch
Actually it is the real world, not a Dune novel and it sounds like when you turn to see fear's path you see a cell phone!
Ken
Correction, I look at cell phones and see
heart plugs.
Originally Posted by
gbcb
Not having a cell phone isn't an option here. Socially, professionally, whatever, and at all levels of society. But I use it for my convenience, not for the convenience of the caller.
This is what I *don't* want to happen here.
Originally Posted by
ilynne
People without mobile phones kind of piss me off. And people who have them but keep them turned off -- unless they want to make a call -- REALLY piss me off. These people tend to expect me to have my phone on and answer when they want to call me.
how come U didn't pick up yesterday?
Originally Posted by
nashvillwill
I want my family to know if i die. I want them to know if it can be prevented! [...] If you don't pay for it, i suppose you are a free bird with a potentially shorter life span.
fear! fear!
Originally Posted by
Ziemas
Seems like the OP has an issue with mobile phones. If you don't like them then don't use them, it's as simple as that.
Yes. I don't really like them very much. And I'm discussing this. Maybe I don't like knobby tires too. I might discuss that as well, especially if everyone started acting like I was supposed to be using knobby tires.