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[–] Hokie200proof 3 points -3 points (+0|-3) ago 

So brave.

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[–] Bodhidharma 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Should we be thankful that narcissism now has a call sign?! I do feel sorry for people trapped in relationships with narcissists, hell, I'm one of them. Also, I think I may have some narcissistic traits. Should we be open to perceiving our own flaws, and give others the benefit of the doubt? I'm still going to do what I can to steer around narcissists, I'm just afraid that technology creates narcissist of everyone, and seems like anyone who doesn't subscribe to the regularly scheduled programming will suffer ostracism. So many, -ists, and -isms, does anyone know what being yourself even feels like? Could they even relate to the idea of a personality without membership?

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[–] omnihawk 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I agree with the message, but catch myself doing an eye-roll every time I see this video. I feel like some examples are a little sensationalized. A few did hit pretty close to home, for instance: being in bed with someone who is staring at phone instead of you, or a venue full of people recording videos.

But the fact of the matter is that phones have replaced camera's. Albeit, flashier more distracting camera's, but still camera's. I don't see how it's worse than a group of people sitting around with their film-camera's, or a couple setting up a tripod to capture an engagement kiss. Even the example where the friends were out having drinks didn't really bother me. When I'm out with people we use our phone's to show each other what's going on in each others lives, to chat about something we've read, or to reference something we've been discussing.

I just feel like recently I've been heard a lot of Neo-Luddite sentiment (not here, necessarily) and it kind of wears me out. Technology is incredible. We can reach into our pockets and be connected to the entire world. I acknowledge that there are negatives that come with our 'phone culture', but I think that the focus needs to be less about shaming technology, and more about using it as a tool and not as a crutch.

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[–] firakasha 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

In my experience, the amount of time people spend on their phones around you is directly proportional to how interesting spending time with you is. What I see here is:

"Ugh, she just wants to lay here and not talk or make out or anything. Again. Where's my phone."

"Oh god, she's telling that stupid Empire State building story again. Where are our phones?"

"This stranger just came up and started swinging with me...better text my mom Stranger Danger."

"Oh great, another night where she just lays down and turns off the light and won't talk or have sex. Better watch porn on my phone."

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[–] iusedtobeonreddit ago 

i broke my phone last week so iv just not had a phone for the last 7 days. its so relaxing, every things easer. think about how many times a day you get stressed out because of your phone.

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[–] zachms 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

What kills me is the one where her and her friend get the champagne and don't toast because she's taking a selfie with her drink. Same shit has happened to me so many times. They'll whip it out while I'm mid sentence and just start snapping away.

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[–] Valfri ago 

Having a smartphone means being connected to the entire world, its history, knowledge, culture and current events at all times. Is is the closest we have ever been to a sort of technologically fuelled hive mind of the human race and it's really, mind-blowingly amazing.

But seriously, pay attention to those you're with or you're just rude.

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