The Humorous/Interesting Video Thread - Page 18

Wolferz · 05-06-14, 09:10 AM

Glad I'm not addicted to the stupid smart phone.

I have one that I only use for emergencies when away from my abode.

I already have a mate so, I'm not cruising for chicks anymore and I really have no need to personally interact with the other humans beyond a closed circle of friends and those who man cash registers in stores.

Besides, going out in public costs money. Something I have a very limited supply of. Then there's the inherent dangers and prohibitive expense of driving to consider too.
I sowed my wild oats in my younger days and find it an extremely boring activity today.
My children are grown and they have families of their own to keep them busy so, I see no need to interfere in their day to day activities.

HunterICX · 05-06-14, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Houston, York all the other meets. None of that would happen with out our little social media experiment.

Well this I agree, it's not a bad thing when used with moderation like with most things but alas most people find their lives ''online'' more important then what happens closeby around them.

Many times when I wander in the city center I see people walk forward next to their friends while his head is bend over his mobile phone being more worried what happens to his FB/Twitter and god knows what live feed then bothering with the ones walking next to him. Same thing on a Terrace having a drink either one or both of them are bend over their smartphones.

I find that kind of sad really

Sailor Steve · 05-06-14, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Sounds like a personal problem.

Just one of many.

AVGWarhawk · 05-06-14, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Just one of many.

At least you know yourself!

Wolferz · 05-06-14, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

At least you know yourself!

It's always the ones you haven't discovered that cause you the most grief.

TarJak · 05-06-14, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HunterICX

Well this I agree, it's not a bad thing when used with moderation like with most things but alas most people find their lives ''online'' more important then what happens closeby around them.

Many times when I wander in the city center I see people walk forward next to their friends while his head is bend over his mobile phone being more worried what happens to his FB/Twitter and god knows what live feed then bothering with the ones walking next to him. Same thing on a Terrace having a drink either one or both of them are bend over their smartphones.

I find that kind of sad really

And it is sad. Live a real life and keep the virtual connections to when you have time, not all the time. I'm trying to teach my girls that.

Platapus · 05-06-14, 05:46 PM

How can you find out how many "friends" someone has on Facebook?

Just wait, they will tell you.

It is somewhat funny for us, on a video game website forum, commenting on a video, we see on the Internets Tubes about how bad it is to have only online "friends".

Wolferz · 05-06-14, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

How can you find out how many "friends" someone has on Facebook?

Just wait, they will tell you.

It is somewhat funny for us, on a video game website forum, commenting on a video, we see on the Internets Tubes about how bad it is to have only online "friends".

Did you send that comment out on your Twitter feed?

Jimbuna · 05-07-14, 05:34 AM

When I was kid, my social network was called "outside".

AVGWarhawk · 05-07-14, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

When I was kid, my social network was called "outside".

This was my internet:

Jimbuna · 05-07-14, 07:15 AM

I thought I was the bees knees when I rode this baby

swamprat69er · 05-09-14, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

This was my internet:

WOW! A banana seat AND ape hangers, too!

swamprat69er · 05-09-14, 07:09 PM

and mine, no cages on the rat trap pedals but everything else the same. I had three of them. One for running one for parts and one I wrecked.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/moonm/...ool-oldcycles_

vanjast · 05-09-14, 07:32 PM

I quiet enjoy introducing the solar system to my younger protege.
Whenever we want to talk to him.. I just pull the RJ45 plug, and he comes out of his dark corner.. moaning

I then point to the front door and say 'Away with you, peasant'.
He then goes for his run around the school field, then an hours worth of school revision. This happens 2x day.. if we're lucky.. but certainly 1x.
Sometimes he's a bit late in getting back - HE MEETS REAL PEOPLE !!

Which is the whole idea anyway.. but otherwise he's doing good so far.
Then I put the RJ plug back in

I'm a 'horrible parent' to my kids.. but i enjoy it.

Sinkmore · 05-09-14, 09:46 PM

It really does cut both ways. My nose is often buried in my phone, but 10-20-30 yrs ago it would have been a book or a newspaper instead. Is that bad? A smart phone is better than a book or newspaper.

But as for raising kids - yes, send them outside. I spent most days outdoors as a kid. That cuts both ways too! I've never started a major fire by accident on the internet, for example.

05-06-14, 09:10 AM	#256
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	I quit Facebook. Glad I'm not addicted to the stupid smart phone. I have one that I only use for emergencies when away from my abode. I already have a mate so, I'm not cruising for chicks anymore and I really have no need to personally interact with the other humans beyond a closed circle of friends and those who man cash registers in stores. Besides, going out in public costs money. Something I have a very limited supply of. Then there's the inherent dangers and prohibitive expense of driving to consider too. I sowed my wild oats in my younger days and find it an extremely boring activity today. My children are grown and they have families of their own to keep them busy so, I see no need to interfere in their day to day activities. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

05-06-14, 05:46 PM	#262
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	How can you find out how many "friends" someone has on Facebook? Just wait, they will tell you. It is somewhat funny for us, on a video game website forum, commenting on a video, we see on the Internets Tubes about how bad it is to have only online "friends". __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-07-14, 05:34 AM	#264
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	When I was kid, my social network was called "outside". __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-07-14, 07:15 AM	#266
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I thought I was the bees knees when I rode this baby __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-09-14, 07:09 PM	#268
swamprat69er Aceydeucy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 1,889 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	and mine, no cages on the rat trap pedals but everything else the same. I had three of them. One for running one for parts and one I wrecked. https://www.flickr.com/photos/moonm/...ool-oldcycles_ __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That which does not kill us, makes us stronger. We the willing, led by the unsure, have done so much with so little, for so long, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.

05-09-14, 07:32 PM	#269
vanjast Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere else now Posts: 1,660 Downloads: 783 Uploads: 4	I quiet enjoy introducing the solar system to my younger protege. Whenever we want to talk to him.. I just pull the RJ45 plug, and he comes out of his dark corner.. moaning I then point to the front door and say 'Away with you, peasant'. He then goes for his run around the school field, then an hours worth of school revision. This happens 2x day.. if we're lucky.. but certainly 1x. Sometimes he's a bit late in getting back - HE MEETS REAL PEOPLE !! Which is the whole idea anyway.. but otherwise he's doing good so far. Then I put the RJ plug back in I'm a 'horrible parent' to my kids.. but i enjoy it.

05-09-14, 09:46 PM	#270
Sinkmore Shore leave Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pacific Coast, North America Posts: 70 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 0	It really does cut both ways. My nose is often buried in my phone, but 10-20-30 yrs ago it would have been a book or a newspaper instead. Is that bad? A smart phone is better than a book or newspaper. But as for raising kids - yes, send them outside. I spent most days outdoors as a kid. That cuts both ways too! I've never started a major fire by accident on the internet, for example.