Comments on: Cutting the Cordless Cord

By: Janelle Lear

Janelle Lear — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:25:01 +0000

My first phone was just that, a phone and rarely texted. Now I have a SmartPhone and while it is wonderfully convenient I feel like I’m married to the darn thing. My friends know not to text me since it is much nicer to hear a voice and I don’t use all the apps because I ran over my minutes a few times and won’t pay for more data service. Cell phones are expensive to keep. It is just as easy to write something down in a small notebook as to have it stored on my phone. Now I’m considering dumping the SmartPhone and going back to just a phone. Also I disagree with the NTSB’s ban on hands free talking when driving…that is like saying you shouldn’t be talking to the person sitting next to you when driving…kind of dumb in my opinion.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:27:42 +0000

Rebecca. In response to your gs station commnet I do agree that there are signs at gas stations but there is no evidence to support the cell phone will cause an explosion. Its more likely static electricity from clothing and not grounding your self when you leave the car that would be the likely culprit. Other wise good article and great points.

By: Silverchords

Silverchords — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:28:59 +0000

Mr. Morris, I most heartily agree with everything you wrote, except one very important point. Many gas stations in California have clearly visible signs that instruct people to either turn off or to not use cellular phones while refueling. Why? Because of the grim possibility of the fumes and the person suddenly bursting into flames! It is true and it is horrifying! Many people ignore these signs because they think it won’t happen to them. I’ve even caught people (some mindlessly and some not) lighting cigarretes at the pump and have had to tell them to put it out immediately. Please research this for yorself and help to spread the word that can save peoples’ lives: NO CELL PHONE USE AT THE PUMP! Thank you, Rebeca

By: Colt

Colt — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:54:03 +0000

Here here! Great job, now how about go camping or take a vacation and leave all technology AT HOME! See if you can do it.