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Bette BookAddict wrote: "Forgot to say we met a friend of my sister while having a coffee at nursery who asked was I married. I told her "No, I'm between husbands at he moment." My sister nearly choked on her coffee. But the 'widow' can be so off-putting to some people and is often a conversation-stopper:)"LOL! LOL! I love it - spluttered coffee all over the screen when I read that :)
Laura wrote: "Oh that does sound like an awkward moment there! :/The thing that is bugging me lately I people are too busy paying attention to their phones instead of having a convo with the person they are wi..."
I hate this too - I actually read a YA dystopean book that builds on this habit - The Last Girl by Michael Adams - he has everyone so connected to their mobile phones and computers that they become one with their technology and have a massive information overload and 'crash' - imagine millions of people all over the world lapsing into unconciousness (after violent reactions to hearing everyone thoughts with a wide range - all at once)and no one around to bring them around - so no food or water - they don't last for long.
I looked around the food hall here at our shopping mall that day and I could really, really believe it. Everyone almost seemed attached to their phones. Anyhow if you're into dystopean I recommend this series - set in Sydney by and Aussie author. Very different end of the world scenario :)
Sally906 wrote: "Laura wrote: "Oh that does sound like an awkward moment there! :/The thing that is bugging me lately I people are too busy paying attention to their phones instead of having a convo with the pers..."
I think I'll look into that book Sally, and give it to my girls to read. Although they will probably think it's a comedy.
Veronica wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Laura wrote: "Oh that does sound like an awkward moment there! :/The thing that is bugging me lately I people are too busy paying attention to their phones instead of having a co..."
Actually that's a great idea Veronica, I've got a 13yo that would be perfect for.. Good book suggestion Sally :)
@Sally - You've made me add a book to my TBR! Oh no! Lol But really that does sound like an interesting book.Well, it's good to see I'm not the only one crazy with dislike about the over usage of phones these days! They're even saying the use of Tablets from a very, very young age is causing problems with children because they're more likely to be plonked infront of tablet nowdays than the TV...And because they are SO easy to port around the place it makes it worse...They've said that children aren't learning how to interact or read facial clues as much due to the over use of tablets. I'm not so sure if I agree with this BUT it will be interesting down the track to even when I'm in my 60's (not even 30 yet) and see how things evolved.
I am thankful for technology for many reasons like most people are but I think a line needs to be drawn too :/
Laura I agree wholeheartedly. My oldest is 13 and youngest 2 1/2, there is a HUGE difference with my experiences.. Little one knows how to use the iPad/phone (the others didn't have them) and the 13yo is constantly on her iPad and iPhone, sometimes concurrently. I've experienced all extremes and I don't like what's happening. It's a big issue in my household and I have not come up with a solution. I'm sure other parents have, but we haven't struck the right balance here yet.
I was listening to some children have an argument while I was walking from one classroom to the next and these girls were aged from 9 to 11...And one who had the outburst was complaining that her friend (from school) hadn't YET replied to her on FaceBook and she'd only left a message 5 mins ago on her account..I was a little taken back...While I know children at those ages like the play that they are grown up and such..I was like 'Uh, isn't that a bit young to even be using FB?' I guess maybe not, I don't like it (which is now seen as a strange thing).
I've always been surrounded by tech from little...But I remember when I was about 13 (no phone tho) and there was one PC in the house...I'd share it with my sister...We had to have it 'timed' on us..So one wouldn't over use it. It felt horrible being timed and such but it worked for the most part.
Still, if they've got their own it makes it harder to monitor I guess. I'm not so sure with iPads but I know PS4 and XBOXs have parental settings and it locks the kid out once they've reach a limit...I for some strange reason think the Kindle can do it too..lol No idea how well those things work though.
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The "legal" age to use FB is the same as here Laura - 13 years old!!! But some parents don't seem to care what their children are exposed to on the internet. It gives me the horrors!!
Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "I was listening to some children have an argument while I was walking from one classroom to the next and these girls were aged from 9 to 11...And one who had the outburst was complain..."Yes, they have to falsify their ages and birthdays to even sign up. Not a great example of honesty to be modelling to the kids.
Add to that the issues of lack of understanding about the stuff you post online being there forever...it's a recipe for disaster.
Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "I was listening to some children have an argument while I was walking from one classroom to the next and these girls were aged from 9 to 11...And one who had the outburst was complain..."Have to agree Brenda. But this person refuses to have anything to do with FB. Not even my adult kids could convince me on that one.
Uh oh. I just discovered Booko.. (I saw Liam chatting about it here somewhere, thanks) Free post.. Finds me the cheapest source. I don't normally buy books new and purchased 4. But had a few specific ones I wanted to buy. I wonder if it's addictive? Oh no!
I love FB, but of course that age is way too young and there ought to be strict rules for kids. Some parents just don't care so much about discipline these days.
I thought as much Michael.. Don't know if it's a good thing or not! And the pay pal option makes it super quick. I browsed and purchased so quickly as I knew what I wanted.
Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "I was listening to some children have an argument while I was walking from one classroom to the next and these girls were aged from 9 to 11...And one who had the outburBut this person refuses to have anything to do with FB. Not even my adult kids could convince me on that one. ..."
Dale, some of the NICEST people aren't on Facebook.... ;)
Marianne wrote: "Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "I was listening to some children have an argument while I was walking from one classroom to the next and these girls were aged from 9 to 11...And one who h..."I KNOW!! ;)
There's horrible people on facebook! I add my friends I meet on Twitter.
I have lovely friends on Facebook. I have them on Twitter too, but I'm a visual person so happier on Facebook and friending me on twitter is a bit of a waste of time. If anyone is not nice I block them, have been known to delete comments I am not happy with (he knows who he is - lol), and only accept friend invites from people I know
I never got the whole thing with twitter either....and I'll refrain myself from typing my thoughts to on here about it :|
Michael wrote: "I ain't on either one so i can't comment. :/"see, that proves my point! me neither!
Marianne wrote: "Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "I was listening to some children have an argument while I was walking from one classroom to the next and these girls were aged from 9 to 11...And one who h..."Good to know Marianne. I'm not on twitter either.
I've used it because it was the only freaking way to contact service control for a product :/
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I am a Facebook addict, but I cannot for the life of me, figure out Twitter, so I got rid of it.
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Not all of them are horrible! I use it mostly to follow authors:)
I guess there are people that are not so nice on all sorts of social media, not just facebook. There would be the same everywhere - that's just the world we live in I'm afraid!
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Phrynne wrote: "I'm on both but hardly ever use them. They are just handy to have occasionally. I spend enough time on the computer as it is !"Same Phrynne and a lot of it on good reads. I'm happy here.
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Gotta say this is one of the better social media sites by FAR!!
I agree with you all this site is great. When did the names change? Michael's looks different too?! Or am I just way behind as always he he
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Michael wrote: "It comes from a memorable line in A Man Called Ove Suzanne. :)"Lots of you guys here have read that one..
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Mr Duracell Laura;)
Am I dreadful? I like most social media... :) I like Twitter for real time things, although I get dreadfully distracted by the twitter feed during Q&A because it's often more interesting than the program itself.I like Facebook for keeping up with friends far and near, and I love Goodreads for all the book talk. Sometimes I participate in all three at the same time.
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Good for you Leonie:) You're a different person to us chatters here though, being an author. You need more social media outlets for the promotion of your books....
Brenda wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Am I dreadful? I like most social media... :) I like Twitter for real time things, although I get dreadfully distracted by the twitter feed during Q&A because it's often more interes..."And I do just like it :)
Leonie wrote: "Am I dreadful? I like most social media... :) I like Twitter for real time things, although I get dreadfully distracted by the twitter feed during Q&A because it's often more interesting than the p..."Hahaha..No, no...It's perfectly fine to enjoy all social media that online provides! :)
I just grew up around IMing and posting on chatboards (sorta like this one) and then I have a FB like site but for gaming....So, really, I do use SM quite a bit but I just don't use the highly, highly popular ones in that respect (I guess you could say)
Laura wrote: "There are now holiday places making up packages for people to 'switch off' from tech...It's sad that companies are cashing in on such a problem. Don't get me wrong like you I think they are very handy to but they have a place and time."More often than not, we have holidays in places with no mobile or internet connection. I love being unplugged and really appreciate the break. I have to have my Kindle, though. :)
Marianne wrote: "Dale, some of the NICEST people aren't on Facebook.... ;)"Like that. :)
Michael wrote: "Nice new title Brenda. I may or may not of had something to do about that. :P":)
Good morning, EBs! I hope you are all well and chirpy this TGIF morning.
Brenda wrote: "I agree Dale - the best social media site I know too!"And the ONLY one I'm on
Hi EB's. Late today, problems with the internet connection and then GR came up listed as an Unsafe Site. I'm in but my screen is just all comments, no pictures and looks very odd. Optus says our tower is undergoing maintenance this week:(
Our Optus Internet has given us a lot of grief lately too. Sometimes it's really patchy and they never admit that there's a problem.
Thanks, Valerie. Optus have given me a credit on my account, yay.But GR looks so strange today and I can't link books and see covers or the like.
Morning other EB's from the not quite as early person :) Goodreads appears to be behaving for me at the moment - it's loading normally and everything. I hope yours sorts itself out very soon Bette!
Sally906 wrote: "I have lovely friends on Facebook. I have them on Twitter too, but I'm a visual person so happier on Facebook and friending me on twitter is a bit of a waste of time. If anyone is not nice I block ..."I better unfollow you then :P don't want to waste my time lol
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The thing that is bugging me lately I people are too busy paying attention to their phones instead of having a convo with the person they are wi..."
Thank you, thank you, Laura, for bringing up this topic. People today are so glued to their phones, it makes me wonder "can't anybody do anything without a damn phone in their hand?" Having coffee, walking down the street, while in shops (my pet hate), at the dining table; sheesh, it makes me so irritated.
@Alex You poor thing!