Post #1088045 · Elektrine

2026-04-03 10:01 UTC

I think it will be difficult for everyone, me included. But it's a decision still. Majority will comply without batting an eye. Only a few can truly unplug AND keep it unplugged, not just try it. I'm not sure I can manage it either. For example, some cities in my country have 100% mobile app based public transport, meaning that there is no way of buying or showing a ticket unless it's the app. Not even website, the real app. (And if the app don't work for some reason, boohoo, pay a fine for 80-100€.) The world is build on these phones and apps. Even more weirdly, since I somewhat practice unplugging already, many people have straight on nasty reactions when I say that sorry, can't scan that QR code or that I can't check their Insta-whatever post on social media. So it's not just the infrastructure but social norms too..

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@FireRetardant@lemmy.world 2026-04-03 10:14

I defintely get the social reliance and funny looks when you don't want to use technology. I get the same looks for refusing to use dating apps. I have nothing against people who use them but the cycle isn't something I'm interested in. I get discouraged chatting for a bit then getting ghosted. I get discouraged seeing dates get match notifications while i am on a date with them. And really fhe biggest thing for me, i vastly prefer meeting and getting to know people in person. Their accent, their body language, their sarcasm and humor, its best to experience that in person. Plus the app doesn't keep make money by finding you a good partner and in our capitalist hellscape I'd bet most of them factor that into tbeir algorithm. You match with good enough matches and frequently enough you think the app works but maybe the app guesses the match is just off enough that you'll both be back in a few weeks more desperate than before and ready to buy superswipes or whatever.

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@FineCoatMummy@sh.itjust.works 2026-04-04 15:01

> 100% mobile app based public transport, meaning that there is no way of buying or showing a ticket unless it’s the app Wow. That's awful. How does it work for poor people who can't afford a phone to run the app? Where I live the city buses still accept cash. But I don't know for how much longer. I try to get everyone of my friends to pay for everythng with cash. Food, buses, restaurants. Just to support the privacy option, so we don't lose it. But they think payment apps are more convenient so they don't listen, lol.

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