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joelg236  ·  4121 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: A Mother's 18-Point iPhone Contract to Her Son

    13. Don't take a zillion pictures and videos. There is no need to document everything. Live your experiences. They will be stored in your memory for eternity.

I liked this one. Some of them were a little bit harsh (and could actually lead to less social ability rather than more), but overall I understand the message the mother was trying to get across.





ButterflyEffect  ·  4121 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I too, enjoyed this one. I find this happens a lot of concerts, and it's different from person to person, but I don't get enjoyment in taking a lot of pictures of the band playing just so I can post them to Facebook. It's a more wholesome experience to not be distracted by that and just take in the moment that's happening in front of you. I feel like this applies to many different aspects of life, even if it's just enjoying a night with your friends. Some pictures are fine, but not if it detracts from the experience.

joelg236  ·  4121 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I really don't remember the last time I took a photo of something that wasn't completely necessary to take a photo of. I might be on the extreme side of that though.

ButterflyEffect  ·  4121 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I've been to many a concert where there have been people doing nothing but taking pictures, same with some dinners, taking an absurd amount of pictures when you're just hanging out with friends. It's unnecessary and clutter, I'm the same way as you are on this one.