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Has anyone else switched to a dumbphone? (leminal.space)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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I'm making my first post here on Leminal Space because I hear it's a better alternative to Reddit. One that's more privacy-oriented, less rage-baity, and less pro-corporate.

About 9 months ago, I made the switch from a smartphone to a flip phone, and boy did it make my life so much better. I've become less dependent on technology, and I've become more self-sufficent. Printing maps with MapQuest and MyOSMmatic have been quite a lot of fun. And I also feel smarter because "Googling things" have become much more inconvenient.

Carrying a notebook with me has also allowed me to draw more, and I also feel less distracted. Anyone else switched to a flip phone? If so, what are your ways to manage life without a smart phone?

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[–] 2 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I've been thinking about it for a while. Back when I started getting more serious about internet privacy I had the idea of switching to a de-Googled phone but when I found out that'd be expensive as hell I had a second idea to get a flip phone and spread out what I use it for across devices. My laptop for services like YouTube and streaming, MP3 player for music, a digital camera for my camera, etc. Also expensive but the individual devices are cheaper so I can more easily slowly chip away at it, first thing I'm getting is an MP3 player because I got my Dad to buy me one for Christmas.

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  • [–] 0 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    An mp3 player is good but I don't recommend flip phones. The build quality is pretty bad from my experience with alcatel and I think mobiwire may have the same issue.

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