I hear you. But my experiences are all very similar. There are still fights, and guns and knives being involved is VERY rare unless you’re in a bad area.

In fact, check this out, I’m in my mid 40s and I’ve never even seen a gun on anyone who isn’t a police officer or military. I’ve been in fights. I’ve lived homeless on the streets of Baltimore. I ignore annoying people.

Is my experience everyone’s? No. But the rest of the world acts like it’s some major daily problem everyone deals with over here. It’s not.

I agree with the first two paragraphs. USA is going down the shitter in dealing with crazies.

I understand the point you’re attempting with the rest of your comment but I disagree it’s a plausible scenario or problem.

And how come the crazies exist nonetheless and do all that kind of stuff somewhat independently of other people being armed?

A mix of mental health issues and standard human nature.

Would you prefer to defend against one with a gun or one with a knife?

One with a knife. But my preference of enemy arms does not negate that enemy’s right to defend themself with a gun. I’d also prefer that no one ever hurt anyone else, but my preference there cannot be guaranteed.

And yes, correct, in the USA we can have guns.

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I’m in my 40s. I’ve had phones since the 90s. Only sideways by default ones I recall are some Moto and Sidekick or similar. And they weren’t really close to today’s video capability.

What phone are you referring to that is sideways by default??

Holding the phone sideways by default? I’ve never seen anyone do that. My phone doesn’t even work like that.

The article says that Amazon has a recycling program and has provided free assistance and home pickup for these as part of the sunsetting.

The article says that Amazon has a recycling program and has provided free assistance and home pickup for these as part of the sunsetting.

When the video requires a wide view, yeah that makes sense. But only when required. Shouldn’t be the default since holding the phone that way isn’t the default. Simply makes sense.

To protect yourself and others from crazies. Because crazies can and will use anything and everything as a weapon.

There is nothing wrong with running around swinging knives simply because you want to. That’s just freedom, and it’s ok.

I don’t have anything to defend myself

So instead of arming yourself, you’re trying to disarm the rest of the world? Why take that difficult path instead of the easy way?

Ok friend. I was being cute. Today is our Independence Day so I made that last sentence.

I’m a recovered alcoholic with 11 years sober next month. I’ve lived on the streets before. Slept in gutters. I spend a lot of time working with the homeless and addiction community now. That’s my biggest fight.

That said, yes, I’ll defend a mall ninjas right to carry painted toothpicks or katanas all the same.

You’re not supposed to run around with broomsticks if you’re not doing any actual sweeping, either. Or hang out in a dim underpass with baseball bats unless you’re an actual baseball player and are waiting for the train to your game or something.

Wow. Yeah glad we don’t have that ridiculousness in the USA. I’ll spend the day celebrating revolting against that tyrannical attitude.

Can’t pretty much everything around you cause serious harm or kill??? I don’t understand this stance.

When everyone watches your content on a vertical screen, it simply makes sense.

There was a time period before the modernization of video sharing apps when vertical video was annoying because it was primarily consumed on a PC. But that changed years ago.

The only people still making the vertical video arguments haven’t reevaluated their stance in a decade, or don’t get out of the house much.

Why would they not allow an mvno? Odd.

Mine is $6/mo unlimited since I was on the beta for Helium. It’s $20/mo now.

You should really check out an MVNO if you can afford to pay off your phone. You’ll save a LOT. I personally use Helium Mobile (uses Tmo and consumer decentralized network) but there are MVNOs that use AT&T if you prefer their coverage.

The major carriers overcharge for service since they lock people in with 0% financing.

Same

I’m extremely close at this point.

TerraUSD was an algorithmic stable, not backed by any real USD. No one with a brain expected that mechanic to work. That was a ponzi, but an interesting experiment.

Ah yes. Life before Agile was wonderful.