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ralexander
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 What if there was no more internet?
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So here we are, a global community of sorts. There are a lot of things I like about the internet, yet even more that I don't like. So sometimes I wonder, what if the internet ceased to exist? I'm not the most eloquent writer, please bear with me as my thoughts are scattered 
I've been thinking about this recently, with some romantic ideas in my head. I'll be 32 this year, and I use the internet daily for my job and for my own casual interests (mostly music related). I literally spend a minimum of 7 hours a day in front of a computer screen, if not more. I've become used to it, but I hate the thought of that! I'm at my happiest when I'm disconnected. I get to thinking about what the world would be like if there was no internet. You know, if people had to go back to actually speaking to each other whether by phone or face to face. Making a real connection. Or if we were forced to write letters, would we be more careful with the words we choose? Surely there would be a decline in know-it-all armchair experts?! I think we've become spoiled with the availability of information and goods, and to me things start to lose meaning in some ways.
What about how this relates to music? I'm not so young that I can't remember waiting in line at a record store for a new album, having that tangible thing that I couldn't wait to get home to listen to. Now it's like click-click-click and wow, I have this artists' entire library! I've been guilty of some illegal downloading in the past, but after some contemplation and discussion with some recording artist friends of mine, I started to see things differently. When one of my musical idols says to me that he worries about the future of recorded music and the feasibility of the time and money invested versus the return in this market, that scares me. What if our favorite artists just decide one day that they won't bother recording anymore?
I have a good, secure job. I live a comfortable life. Perhaps I should not complain, as technology has helped me to get here. However, some days I dream about the idea of a more simple, stripped down life. I wouldn't be able to have as much, but without all this artificial crap floating around maybe I'd finally realize that much of what I have is not needed to achieve happiness and fulfillment in life.
What a weird post - what say you?
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Date Jun. 21 2012 14:12:07
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ralexander
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Joined: Jun. 1 2010
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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RE: What if there was no more internet? (in reply to ralexander)
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I'm afraid to touch this thread now, it's a bit sticky 
There are things I would miss for sure, and I think youtube would top my list. Right now I'm at work (shhhh) listening to a Fiesta en Utrera with Moraito, Pedro Bacan, Paco Valdepenas, Fernanda y Bernarda - it's great! One of the things that keeps me sane at work.
It never ceases to amaze me how man's highest achievements have always had it's central core... "gettin a bit of ass" LOL Ron, it's funny because it's true!!
Midget v Granny porn, necrophilia, Flo's hand stiffened on his "crunch" - I got nothing! I'm laughing, but I got nothing.
Yes Anders, I think your conclusion is sound - less internet = more sex, or at least more human contact which could lead to sex.
I feel like if we arranged some sort of traveling flamenco caravan with dancing midgets in afghan coats we might really have something
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Date Jun. 22 2012 12:37:51
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chester
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Joined: Oct. 29 2010
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RE: What if there was no more internet? (in reply to ralexander)
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Complaining that you're not getting anything done because of the internet is like complaining that McDonalds is the reason you're fat.
There are sites that you can go on, make a profile, and find people to have sex with (nerve.com, craigslist casual encounters, etc), so less internet != more sex.
I'm sure people would find a different way of being anti-social even without the www. If you're socially awkward it's because you don't know how to behave around people, not because you use the computer. Hiding behind a screen name makes it easier to interact with others -- whether you take that out into the real world is up to you.
Personally, I've met quite a few people through this and other forums, some turned out to be friends for life, some led me to other people or ideas that I wouldn't of found on my own. Without the net I would of never heard of Moraito or learned how to play por bulerias. Do I sometimes find myself spending too much time surfing? Sure, but that's up to me.
It's all about adaptation. The internet's a tool, learn to use it and don't let it use you.
btw -
The porn industry is also taking a huge hit now because of all those streaming sites (ask flo for the addresses).
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Date Jun. 24 2012 3:37:32
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