In 20 years cell phones (as phones not portable computers) went from a tool that united people in new and exciting ways to a way for solicitors to spam us. It’s to the point that I don’t know anyone who answers their phone is they don’t have the caller’s number saved.
This is a choice that we have made. We could legislate this behavior and we as a society choose to act as if it is inevitable.
MeatsOfRage@lemmy.world 11 months ago
My dad was complaining how the younger generation doesn’t answer their phone anymore and I had to explain it’s all scam calls now and it’s his generation that keeps the scammers in business
Got_Bent@lemmy.world 11 months ago
I’m likely your dad’s age. Strange that he wouldn’t get this concept. Even if you’re in my contacts, I’ll text before I call to ask if it’s ok. Even with my own spawn, I don’t just up and directly call her.
OpenStars@startrek.website 11 months ago
Emphasis on the would not, as distinguished from can not, it is refuses to.
Some people listen, others exclusively talk. Thank you for being part of the former:-).
bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 11 months ago
That’s always seemed odd to me. I’m personally not a fan of texting, I always just call people. They answer or they don’t, and they’ll either call back when they’re free or text and we go from there.
capital@lemmy.world 11 months ago
I wouldn’t be too sure about that.
Gen Z falls for online scams more than their boomer grandparents do
pineapplelover@lemm.ee 10 months ago
I believe that. Also, think it will always be this way. Older generations experience way more scams than the young ones have yet to learn about.