Re:Why I’m Using a Flip Phone
by closetohome on Friday July 27, 2018 @01:51PM
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Reminds me of all my friends who proudly didn't own cars in college.
But whenever we went somewhere they suddenly needed a ride.
There's no shame in relying on the help of others and there's no hypocrisy either. I'm prepared to being unable to get a neighbour to let me use a phone. I can accept that. If I'm able to get help, that's great, and if not that's also something I can accept. I have only done this once ever, anyway. Such a rare occasion does not outweigh the happiness and peace of mind that I get by being without a phone.
I don't really have to rely on others to carry a phone. And when I do ask for help; I don't think there's anything wrong with that. Relying on each other is why we have society at all. There are also public phones that I have used on occasion. Also, it's usually just a convenience. If I am truly and completely alone, I am willing to bear the risk of being unable to use a phone to contact someone.
Re:Why I’m Using a Flip Phone
by SmellyGeekBoy on Friday July 27, 2018 @09:54AM
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Strange, mine actually prioritises walk-ins over phone calls for same-day appointments.
Regarding the GP, this is presumably dependent on the country you live in. In the UK you have a specific clinic you sign up with. None of the 4 clinics I've used have taken walk in appointments, all have required phoning that morning to get a scheduled appointment that day.