Digital Cleanse

pektel · 11-03-2010, 11:09 AM

Gotta take a break from technology. So I'm going to do a digital cleanse:

No internet (except work email). No facebook, forums, etc.
Phone for voice calls ONLY. No texting.

I'm thinking about perhaps cutting cable TV out of the picture too. We'll see.

I'm going to shoot for 10 days. But I have to tie up a couple loose ends first (lotto payout, and some FS items on another forum).

Maybe after this I'll feel human again, and not have to have some device around me at all times to stay connected wherever I am.

Thoughts? Think you could do it?

Apoco · 11-03-2010, 11:12 AM

For me to be able to do this, I have to go camping. I've gone as long as 2 weeks without technology. Then I came home to sleep in a bed

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massphatness · 11-03-2010, 11:20 AM

I would rather go 10 days without toilet paper.

shilala · 11-03-2010, 11:22 AM

I do really good with no anything most times of the day, for the best part of the day. If they shut off the electric and phones right now, I'd be perfectly happy. I just wish they'd give me a heads up so I can fetch some wood in first.

bigdix · 11-03-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

I would rather go 10 days without toilet paper.

I just threw up in my mouth.

I do, however, know for a fact that I could do this. I just need someone to take all of these things away from me. My boredom seems to get the better of me sometimes!

BigFrank · 11-03-2010, 11:25 AM

I went 8 days without internet, TV, and phone while on Vacation. Best 8 days this year.

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Originally Posted by massphatness

I would rather go 10 days without toilet paper.

That's what baby wipes are for!!!

Mugen910 · 11-03-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

Gotta take a break from technology. So I'm going to do a digital cleanse:

No internet (except work email). No facebook, forums, etc.
Phone for voice calls ONLY. No texting.

I'm thinking about perhaps cutting cable TV out of the picture too. We'll see.

I'm going to shoot for 10 days. But I have to tie up a couple loose ends first (lotto payout, and some FS items on another forum).

Maybe after this I'll feel human again, and not have to have some device around me at all times to stay connected wherever I am.

Thoughts? Think you could do it?

I think it's called "Camping"

The last time I went without tech toys was in '98...best damn 13 weeks of my life

11-03-2010, 11:46 AM

I do it on a fairly regular basis. Anytime the wife and I go out of town for a quick weekend or a vacation, we leave all that stuff behind... we take cell phones only for emergency calls, no laptops, etc.

Cheers,
G

LasciviousXXX · 11-03-2010, 11:58 AM

I could do it...... I just don't want to

markem · 11-03-2010, 12:01 PM

we never take technology with us on vacation and don't watch tv on vacation. I suggest a nice trip to Fiji as we definitely didn't miss techno toys when we were there 2 years ago.

jmsremax · 11-03-2010, 02:04 PM

Typically when I go to Maine I shut off my phone once I get up there and turn it back on when I leave, there isn't an internet connection there either. The longest I've gone without a phone or internet was about 10 days. It's wasn't that hard to go that long without it since everyone else I was with was in the same boat.

Bill86 · 11-03-2010, 02:25 PM

I couldn't go without internet for .....more than 10 hours. I live on the web when I'm not out drinking or at work.

That and

replicant_argent · 11-03-2010, 02:36 PM

I looked at the title of the thread and thought it was a new and improved modern age version of

Colon Blow

Sorry, I will go back in my corner and stop bothering the inmates.

Chingas · 11-03-2010, 02:37 PM

Did you just watch the first episode of The Walking Dead or Survivors? This idea is absurd Peter. Your family will miss you.

There is plenty of time to play Amish after 2012. Enjoy these advances in luxury while we still got them.

And if you continue to think line Bear Grilles, well, Bombing is NOT technology!!!

pektel · 11-03-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chingas

Did you just watch the first episode of The Walking Dead or Survivors? This idea is absurd Peter. Your family will miss you.

There is plenty of time to play Amish after 2012. Enjoy these advances in luxury while we still got them.

And if you continue to think line Bear Grilles, well, Bombing is NOT technology!!!

lol. No walking dead or survivors, this is what initiated it:

I was visiting some friends about 200 miles away from me. We got to drinking/herfing, and I was telling a story. I noticed that they both had their noses buried in their phones instead of being present. I stopped telling the story, and they didn't notice until they stopped texting. Made me think of how much some people rely on their phones/technology, and if I could give up my internet/forums/etc. for at least a week. I mean, who goes to a HERF and sits on their phone the whole time?

Bombing... that's funny

You're right. Can't stop that. I can send isht while cleansing as well

Bill86 · 11-03-2010, 03:56 PM

You'll want to see the I got hit thread and you know it. At least to see

Bombing = Ratings. Everyone loves it. Makes CA a great place.

I agree on the texting thing. I HATE it, I send meh 10 texts a week maybe now a days. Half the time I only read them and don't bother responding. IMO it's things like facebook and twitter that will be the end of the world.

icehog3 · 11-03-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

I could do it...... I just don't want to

Beat me to it.

Bill86 · 11-03-2010, 05:02 PM

*Looks at Tom's 21,425 posts* I bet Tom would rather nub a Gurkha then spend 10 days off the forums. I would too though so I wouldn't blame you.

Brutus2600 · 11-03-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pektel

lol. No walking dead or survivors, this is what initiated it:

I was visiting some friends about 200 miles away from me. We got to drinking/herfing, and I was telling a story. I noticed that they both had their noses buried in their phones instead of being present. I stopped telling the story, and they didn't notice until they stopped texting. Made me think of how much some people rely on their phones/technology, and if I could give up my internet/forums/etc. for at least a week. I mean, who goes to a HERF and sits on their phone the whole time?

Bombing... that's funny

You're right. Can't stop that. I can send isht while cleansing as well

Smart phones are the biggest hindrance of quality face time that we have today. My girlfriend and I have made a rule that there is no texting/email checking/etc when we're enjoying a meal together. It's nice to stop for a little while, ignore the the digital world, and enjoy the personal world that's right in front of your face that usually gets forgotten these days.

kelmac07 · 11-03-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lasciviousxxx

i could do it...... I just don't want to :d

Ditto!!

11-03-2010, 11:09 AM	#1
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Digital Cleanse Gotta take a break from technology. So I'm going to do a digital cleanse: No internet (except work email). No facebook, forums, etc. Phone for voice calls ONLY. No texting. I'm thinking about perhaps cutting cable TV out of the picture too. We'll see. I'm going to shoot for 10 days. But I have to tie up a couple loose ends first (lotto payout, and some FS items on another forum). Maybe after this I'll feel human again, and not have to have some device around me at all times to stay connected wherever I am. Thoughts? Think you could do it? __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

11-03-2010, 11:12 AM	#2
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Digital Cleanse For me to be able to do this, I have to go camping. I've gone as long as 2 weeks without technology. Then I came home to sleep in a bed Posted via Mobile Device

11-03-2010, 11:20 AM	#3
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Digital Cleanse I would rather go 10 days without toilet paper. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

11-03-2010, 11:22 AM	#4
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Digital Cleanse I do really good with no anything most times of the day, for the best part of the day. If they shut off the electric and phones right now, I'd be perfectly happy. I just wish they'd give me a heads up so I can fetch some wood in first. __________________

11-03-2010, 11:46 AM	#8
Martel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Digital Cleanse I do it on a fairly regular basis. Anytime the wife and I go out of town for a quick weekend or a vacation, we leave all that stuff behind... we take cell phones only for emergency calls, no laptops, etc. Cheers, G

11-03-2010, 11:58 AM	#9
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Digital Cleanse I could do it...... I just don't want to

11-03-2010, 12:01 PM	#10
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,647 Trading: (47)	Re: Digital Cleanse we never take technology with us on vacation and don't watch tv on vacation. I suggest a nice trip to Fiji as we definitely didn't miss techno toys when we were there 2 years ago. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

11-03-2010, 02:04 PM	#11
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: Digital Cleanse Typically when I go to Maine I shut off my phone once I get up there and turn it back on when I leave, there isn't an internet connection there either. The longest I've gone without a phone or internet was about 10 days. It's wasn't that hard to go that long without it since everyone else I was with was in the same boat. __________________ Stock/Finance banter

11-03-2010, 02:25 PM	#12
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Digital Cleanse I couldn't go without internet for .....more than 10 hours. I live on the web when I'm not out drinking or at work. That and

11-03-2010, 02:36 PM	#13
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Digital Cleanse I looked at the title of the thread and thought it was a new and improved modern age version of Colon Blow Sorry, I will go back in my corner and stop bothering the inmates. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

11-03-2010, 02:37 PM	#14
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Digital Cleanse Did you just watch the first episode of The Walking Dead or Survivors? This idea is absurd Peter. Your family will miss you. There is plenty of time to play Amish after 2012. Enjoy these advances in luxury while we still got them. And if you continue to think line Bear Grilles, well, Bombing is NOT technology!!! __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

11-03-2010, 03:56 PM	#16
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Digital Cleanse You'll want to see the I got hit thread and you know it. At least to see Bombing = Ratings. Everyone loves it. Makes CA a great place. I agree on the texting thing. I HATE it, I send meh 10 texts a week maybe now a days. Half the time I only read them and don't bother responding. IMO it's things like facebook and twitter that will be the end of the world.

11-03-2010, 05:02 PM	#18
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Digital Cleanse Looks at Tom's 21,425 posts I bet Tom would rather nub a Gurkha then spend 10 days off the forums. I would too though so I wouldn't blame you.