got rid of my cell phone 2 years ago because i got tired of being gouged by verizon. life has become more peaceful since.

 

unfortunately, i need my computer to survive. i make my living on ebay. and the computer is also essential for communication with peeps like the ones in here.

i lived in the forests of western washington for 13 years. i could gleefully go back to that if those jobs still existed.

 

the big problem i have with this stuff is with the monetizing creeps that sell it.

 

if they offered a cell phone for 20 bucks a month with unlimited world wide calling i would go back. and make no mistake, this could be done profitably.  unfortunately, monetize the mark has replaced serve the customer.