• FinishingDutch@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    As an 41 year old, I’ve actually used rotary phones and classic handsets when I was younger. And damn do I miss them. There was a distinct enjoyment in being able to properly slam down a phone when you wanted to make a point. Same thing with flip phones: you KNEW when someone hung up in a huff. Can’t quite get that point across on a smartphone.

    I also miss being able to properly shoulder a handset to keep your hands free.

      • merde alors@sh.itjust.works
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        9 months ago

        i miss going out and not being connected, among people who also are just there in the present

        i miss walking among people who are aware of their environment

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      9 months ago

      I also miss being able to properly shoulder a handset to keep your hands free.

      Earbuds are the superior option.

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      9 months ago

      When you see someone smash their iPhone 27 giga max ultra on the ground, you know they’re hanging up in a huff.

      • jan teli@lemmy.world
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        9 months ago

        Hey I think you mistyped “iPhone 27 plus pro max premium giga ultra: enjoy what android’s had for years”