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Re:'The tyranny of apps': those without smartphones are unfa... by mixmastamyk on Saturday February 22, 2025 @01:53PM (#43141866)
You could lose your phone, or even have it stolen.

I think of it as multitasking. A paper ticket means I can focus on reading etc on device, while the ticket can serve its purpose. I keep all pertinent materials in a pouch in front of me however so not hard to find.

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Re:'The tyranny of apps': those without smartphones are unfa... by tokioyoyo on Saturday February 22, 2025 @08:53PM (#43145488)
At the airport? That’s fine. I’ll just talk to the agent and get a ticket if needed. I think these are just extreme cases that applies to extremely tiny percentage of people.
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