little_old_man Posted October 9, 2013 Member ID: 1194 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 436 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6692 Content Per Day: 1.29 Reputation: 11691 Achievement Points: 53094 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 76 Joined: 02/27/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16, 2023 Birthday: 04/15/1960 Share Posted October 9, 2013 http://news.msn.com/crime-justice/commuters-on-phones-didnt-notice-gun-during-robbery SAN FRANCISCO — A man flashed a gun several times on a crowded commuter train in San Francisco, but passengers were so absorbed in their phones and tablets they didn't notice until he randomly shot and killed a university student, authorities said. Security video footage showed the gunman pull out the .45-caliber pistol, raise it and point it across the aisle before putting it back against his side, authorities told the San Francisco Chronicle in a story on Monday. The man drew the gun several more times and once wiped his nose with the hand holding the weapon. "These weren't concealed movements — the gun is very clear," District Attorney George Gascon said. "These people are in very close proximity with him, and nobody sees this. They're just so engrossed, texting and reading and whatnot. They're completely oblivious of their surroundings." Authorities declined a request by The Associated Press for the surveillance footage, citing an ongoing investigation. San Francisco police officials say people who pay too much attention to digital technology are also vulnerable to theft. "Oftentimes when you interview people who get their phones stolen, when you ask them to describe where the person came from, what he was wearing, they have no idea," said police Chief Greg Suhr. Nikhom Thephakaysone, 30, has pleaded not guilty to charges including murder in the Sept. 23 attack on Justin Valdez, 20, a student at San Francisco State University who was shot in the back of the head as he left the train. Thephakaysone also has been charged with assault with a semi-automatic handgun. Prosecutors said he stuck a handgun in another man's back earlier the same night he shot Valdez as he looked for a victim. He did not pull the trigger and went on the hunt again for a victim for more than an hour, at one point waving a gun outside a Thai restaurant, Assistant District Attorney Scot Clark has said. He was also charged with illegally possessing an assault weapon after police said they seized two such rifles, combat knives and razors at his home. Police said he was carrying $20,000 in cash when he was arrested. eidolonFIRE, hxtr, baldie and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
hxtr Posted October 9, 2013 Member ID: 220 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 147 Topic Count: 595 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 16950 Content Per Day: 3.16 Reputation: 13538 Achievement Points: 129713 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 120 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 26, 2023 Birthday: 04/05/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Smart phones are the grace of God. They will destroy this country as if it we were Romans. What else can you ask for? Technology period is screwing everything up. People don't learn math they punch buttons. So many examples plus all the misinformation being taught in all places. We are all about entertainment. Nothing else matter. Humans keep getting stupider and stupider as technology progresses. I'm living proof it. I use google to spell when the red underline can't even figure out what the hell I'm trying to spell. Edited October 9, 2013 by hxtr Sonovabich, Xalandra, Leadfinger and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandShark Posted October 9, 2013 Member ID: 698 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 26 Topic Count: 43 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1145 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 782 Achievement Points: 7232 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/06/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 2, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Just think of the next war. I work with the Army and am a veteran. Take away the electronics, and suddenly our guys can't move, shoot or communicate. Technology has some great purposes, but it will never replace good, old-fashioned, military training. America needs to be wise enough to see that in all things, fundamentals are key. They don't even qualify with grenades anymore. Leadfinger, hxtr and baldie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
eidolonFIRE Posted October 9, 2013 Member ID: 2759 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 17 Topic Count: 199 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3496 Content Per Day: 0.75 Reputation: 3021 Achievement Points: 26464 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 08/22/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 16, 2017 Birthday: 07/27/1990 Share Posted October 9, 2013 http://bobchoat.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/mobile-phone-zombies.jpg I couldnt agree more! hxtr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted October 9, 2013 Member ID: 582 Group: ++ COD2 Admin Followers: 20 Topic Count: 33 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 361 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 389 Achievement Points: 3272 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/17/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 1, 2020 Birthday: 11/22/1956 Share Posted October 9, 2013 You cannot turn back time, it is actually because younger people are so good with technology that armed forces excel with modern weapons in the field. Without the experience with smartphones, GPS, video controllers, audio equipment, touchscreens and texting, our new recruits would be to a great disadvantage. Using devices while dangerous situations happen and not noticing is probably more due to the fact that people use these devices sometimes to escape tense situations. To some, the bus,train, airport, street, school and even shopping requires reassurance by being connected to someone or something as a distraction. The future of new technology requires gains and failures to extract the best. The automotive industry is a good example. HarryWeezer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
hxtr Posted October 9, 2013 Member ID: 220 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 147 Topic Count: 595 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 16950 Content Per Day: 3.16 Reputation: 13538 Achievement Points: 129713 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 120 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 26, 2023 Birthday: 04/05/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted October 9, 2013 http://bobchoat.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/mobile-phone-zombies.jpg I couldnt agree more! yep eFIRE... see it all the time. JohnnyDos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted October 9, 2013 Member ID: 607 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 75 Topic Count: 243 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 3339 Content Per Day: 0.63 Reputation: 2595 Achievement Points: 33707 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 10/21/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 15 hours ago Birthday: 09/16/1966 Device: Windows Share Posted October 9, 2013 Well all it would take is a Large Solar Flare or one of these events and we would be back to the Stone Age........... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/10239218/Why-we-face-grave-danger-from-space.html you have to look at that and read it. a real eye opener hxtr and JohnnyDos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
hxtr Posted October 9, 2013 Member ID: 220 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 147 Topic Count: 595 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 16950 Content Per Day: 3.16 Reputation: 13538 Achievement Points: 129713 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 120 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 26, 2023 Birthday: 04/05/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted October 9, 2013 EMP... elector magnetic pulse and we would definitely be back in the stone ages. I would lose my music collection. eidolonFIRE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eidolonFIRE Posted October 10, 2013 Member ID: 2759 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 17 Topic Count: 199 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3496 Content Per Day: 0.75 Reputation: 3021 Achievement Points: 26464 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 08/22/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 16, 2017 Birthday: 07/27/1990 Share Posted October 10, 2013 EMP... elector magnetic pulse and we would definitely be back in the stone ages. I would lose my music collection. Same... And my music keeps me sain! Can you imagine all those people who hold onto vinyl would be say'in, "told you so!" hxtr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.TennealXI Posted October 10, 2013 Member ID: 24 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 42 Topic Count: 66 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1753 Content Per Day: 0.33 Reputation: 640 Achievement Points: 12250 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 05:02 AM Birthday: 12/30/1967 Device: Windows Share Posted October 10, 2013 At least.there would be no more fn I tunes! Lmao hxtr, Dark Asylumn, eidolonFIRE and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
PainKiller Posted October 10, 2013 Member ID: 20107 Group: ++ COD2 Admin Followers: 19 Topic Count: 120 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2017 Content Per Day: 0.52 Reputation: 2490 Achievement Points: 16710 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 14 Joined: 09/21/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 28 Birthday: 08/01/1994 Device: Windows Share Posted October 10, 2013 I think that without technology like this, my generation and any that follow will be completely fucked. I am get on well without most of my technology, I just read a book or do some art work for college. All I will really miss is my music collection and not being able to see some of my friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
1Tigerlily Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 3799 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 45 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 142 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 89 Achievement Points: 1265 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/13/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 23, 2015 Birthday: 02/28/1969 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Technology has its purposes. Hmmm. What about chatting sights and video games on line? Is this good? Its not the technology like phones or computers that are bad. It is the person that is using it irresponsibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Tigerlily Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 3799 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 45 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 142 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 89 Achievement Points: 1265 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/13/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 23, 2015 Birthday: 02/28/1969 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) We learn punctuation in 1st, 2nd, And 3rd grade. Not all kids have phones at that age. Most of them had problems long before they got their phones. Edited October 11, 2013 by 1Tigerlily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Tigerlily Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 3799 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 45 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 142 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 89 Achievement Points: 1265 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/13/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 23, 2015 Birthday: 02/28/1969 Share Posted October 11, 2013 People make people dumb. People kill people. Technology is only a tool. It can be used for good or evil. Damage_inc- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 59 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 12 Topic Count: 137 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2114 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 2333 Achievement Points: 15140 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 13 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 17 hours ago Device: Windows Share Posted October 11, 2013 I cant wait till we get a huge ass solar flare and it wipes out cell service !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
eidolonFIRE Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 2759 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 17 Topic Count: 199 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3496 Content Per Day: 0.75 Reputation: 3021 Achievement Points: 26464 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 08/22/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 16, 2017 Birthday: 07/27/1990 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I cant wait till we get a huge ass solar flare and it wipes out cell service !!!! Are you stocking food then?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_old_man Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 1194 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 436 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6692 Content Per Day: 1.29 Reputation: 11691 Achievement Points: 53094 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 76 Joined: 02/27/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16, 2023 Birthday: 04/15/1960 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Are you stocking food then?! Why would he keep food in a stocking? Logan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
eidolonFIRE Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 2759 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 17 Topic Count: 199 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3496 Content Per Day: 0.75 Reputation: 3021 Achievement Points: 26464 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 08/22/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 16, 2017 Birthday: 07/27/1990 Share Posted October 11, 2013 PainKiller, Logan and little_old_man 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_old_man Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 1194 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 436 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6692 Content Per Day: 1.29 Reputation: 11691 Achievement Points: 53094 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 76 Joined: 02/27/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16, 2023 Birthday: 04/15/1960 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Logan and PainKiller 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Logan Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 582 Group: ++ COD2 Admin Followers: 20 Topic Count: 33 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 361 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 389 Achievement Points: 3272 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/17/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 1, 2020 Birthday: 11/22/1956 Share Posted October 11, 2013 G1 Little Old Man, I can just hear that guy saying "FaceBook - Like". My sincere apologies if he's your son. Disregard if he is not. If he is, for God sake man get a chemical neuter now, and 2 for him! little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Joe Canadian Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 822 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 87 Topic Count: 317 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 5477 Content Per Day: 1.04 Reputation: 5025 Achievement Points: 42632 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 20 Joined: 12/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 25, 2023 Birthday: 03/01/1967 Device: Windows Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) You cannot turn back time, it is actually because younger people are so good with technology that armed forces excel with modern weapons in the field. Without the experience with smartphones, GPS, video controllers, audio equipment, touchscreens and texting, our new recruits would be to a great disadvantage. Using devices while dangerous situations happen and not noticing is probably more due to the fact that people use these devices sometimes to escape tense situations. To some, the bus,train, airport, street, school and even shopping requires reassurance by being connected to someone or something as a distraction. The future of new technology requires gains and failures to extract the best. The automotive industry is a good example. Not sure what you were trying to say Logan.... but well said Logan lol Edited October 11, 2013 by Joe Canadian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
little_old_man Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 1194 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 436 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6692 Content Per Day: 1.29 Reputation: 11691 Achievement Points: 53094 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 76 Joined: 02/27/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16, 2023 Birthday: 04/15/1960 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Not sure what you were trying to say Logan.... but well said Logan lol Yeah I was trying to figure out what he was saying too. I just figured it was some strange Canadian dialect I'd never heard before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Tball Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 112 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 104 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1132 Content Per Day: 0.21 Reputation: 228 Achievement Points: 6975 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 3, 2015 Birthday: 10/09/1960 Share Posted October 11, 2013 We keep getting dumber and tech keeps getting smarter hmmmm sounds like a movie Sean Conner where are you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandShark Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 698 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 26 Topic Count: 43 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1145 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 782 Achievement Points: 7232 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/06/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 2, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2013 EMP, no question, will play in any serious conflict. I'm not anti-technology, I'm anti FOOLISHLY becoming so dependent on it that we no longer have basic infantry and combat skills, something I do know a little about. "SORRY SIR! We can't fight because we lost our GPS. Hopefully the gas station will have a map." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
little_old_man Posted October 11, 2013 Member ID: 1194 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 436 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6692 Content Per Day: 1.29 Reputation: 11691 Achievement Points: 53094 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 76 Joined: 02/27/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16, 2023 Birthday: 04/15/1960 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Some of you are missing the point. It's about being completely oblivious to the "real" world around you. It's like standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon and ignoring the real view in front of you to see pictures of it on your smart phone, and texting/tweeting about it instead of enjoying what for most is a once in a lifetime experience. I don't deny that there are many benefits to all of this technology, but I refuse to let it completely change my perception of the real world, only enhance it. I would much rather talk to a person face to face or on the phone than to text them. And forget tweeting. Every time I hear the word "hashtag" I want to puke. eidolonFIRE, Blackbart and WolfTiS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
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