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5 Lessons Learned By A Guy Who Quit The Internet For A Year
Business Insider ^

Posted on 05/03/2013 12:27:27 PM PDT by Java4Jay

About a year ago, Miller was convinced that the Internet was making him unproductive, and even corrupting his soul. So at 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2012, Miller unplugged his Ethernet cable, turned off his Wi-Fi, and replaced his smartphone with a "dumb phone."

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To: Alberta's Child

I went one summer with no computer in my house (and I don’t have a smart phone.) I’d walk to the library about twice a week and check my email, assure my mom via Facebook that I’m still alive, and that was about it. I did get an AWFUL LOT DONE. But it’s like dieting... even though I’m better off without it, I drifted back because it’s an easy, cheap, and pleasant time-waster.


41 posted on 05/03/2013 2:38:49 PM PDT by A_perfect_lady
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To: Java4Jay

I’ve heard of this Internet thing but I don’t think I’d like it very much. It’s sort of like tubes, isn’t it?


42 posted on 05/03/2013 2:40:10 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: cuban leaf

Good one!


43 posted on 05/03/2013 2:58:46 PM PDT by Rusty0604
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To: cuban leaf

PS: you didn’t have a video of your nose in the air when you said it and a bunch of media and elites fawning over how smart you are so you were at a disadvantage.


44 posted on 05/03/2013 3:08:28 PM PDT by Rusty0604
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To: Java4Jay

Wow. How many Adobe updates were waiting for him when he reconnected?


45 posted on 05/03/2013 3:18:30 PM PDT by Rocky (Obama is pure evil.)
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To: Age of Reason

The beauty of Internet books is that I can increase the font size.


46 posted on 05/03/2013 5:32:55 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care?)
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To: Java4Jay; Revolting cat!
5. "A 'Facebook friend' is better than nothing."


47 posted on 05/03/2013 6:35:55 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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To: Vermont Lt; Revolting cat!
The beauty of Internet books is that I can increase the font size.

I HAVE THE POWER!!!


48 posted on 05/03/2013 6:38:42 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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To: Boogieman
Lesson #6 - It’s still more embarassing to go to the adult video store in person than it is to get your porn online.

But you miss the friendly service of the clerk saying "have a good one" as he rings up your purchase.

49 posted on 05/03/2013 6:40:09 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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To: Rusty0604

You’re too kind. :-)


50 posted on 05/03/2013 7:45:48 PM PDT by cuban leaf (Were doomed! Details at eleven.)
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To: soycd

Right, you mailed that post in...


51 posted on 05/05/2013 4:17:40 PM PDT by Chickensoup (200 million unarmed " people killed in the 20th century by Leftist Totalitarian Fascists)
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