What would you do if the internet was ended forever?

I agree. For a long while, everything would be a mess. There would be so many mistakes. It would probably create alot of hostile situations. I hope we never find out. dl

i can imagine the mess a lot of peopel will find themselves indo you remember the hype about this millenium bug in the late 90s,it will be worse than that if you ask me but i hope it doesnt happen because serious consequences will br the result,its not gonna be funny.

Its definite that we would be okay. Its the fact of would we want to be without it. I know in all honesty that I wouldnt. I would lose so many online friends. People who live half way around the world yet I am able to talk everyday. I pray we never have to find out. WHO KNOWS? dl

At first it'd be rather difficult because there is so much on the internet. You use it for homework, entertainment, and communication. But people that didn't have internet were happy and fine so I'm sure I would gradually get used to it.

Seriously, thats what scares me. The fact that computers control so much of our lives. I see those movies where the computers take over a company or house. It could happen. We give a computer information on every aspect of our lives. It would only make sense that if we are trying to make computers as humanized as possible, why wouldnt they understand envy or jealousy? It all depends on the mind sight of the programmer. Who really knows? That makes me nervous. dl

Well said. That sums it up. It would be slower. Maybe that would be a good thing. All those activities you suggested are memories for some. Now that we have the computer age and all its technological spin offs. Some families never fish or talk. If they do it on the way out the door, or over the computer. Maybe having to go without internet for some would save their families. I am all for that. dl

Sad but true. If you think about it, you may very well be correct. I hope not. It wouldnt surprise me. We have tendencies to become obsessed with things. Technology is no different. We'll find something else to obsess on. dl

I dont think it will ever happen to where will have absolutely no access to anyone. SO dont worry. I just think it is smart to keep a written file and printouts of all your important documents. I even keep my calendar in print. I try to be in as much control of my life as possible. Since Ive had this computer Sometimes I lose sight of time. That bother's me that I become so intrigued by something that i dont hear the goings on around me. I am going to try to do some things off the computer at least once a day. Hope I stick to it. Try to find a hobby that doesnt involve the computer. dl

The end of the internet wouldn't mean the end of computers though, we could still sotre and process things in the computer we just couldn't send the info through the computer, but we could fax the info across town, or across the ocean! It would be difficult, but we surved once. This was a great topic, I've thought of things like this, even on a larger scale - like if the poles reversed or we were hit with EMFs so we could no longer use cars, microwaves etc - all of those things that make life easier. Internet would be difficult - cell phones - wow - how many almost have it permanaenly attached to their ear - even on a date or out with friends or family - or in school. What of other time savers - washing machines (we'd have to go back to old fashioned non electric tools - microwaves, cars, coffee makers....

Which was what I was writing - we survived once without all of those things. My mom was a teen when tv came out. I very often go through the whole day with the ringer purposefully turned off from my phone. Its liberating! I have a baby and he's going to witness great discoveries and inventions that we never dreamed of but that will be commonplace to him. And it will seem, like your internet, as if they've been around forever. Maybe even hover cars and shuttles to the moon. Its funny, I read most of my mom's sci-fi books as a kid, and things that were written about thirty -fifty - a hundred years ago are coming to pass. Its a very exciting world. The twentieth century brought about a lot of inventions and machines of convenience, I know this century will be better. OR maybe we'll focus on things that aren't electronic, things that will encourage face to face interaction for sustained periods of time and bring family and friends closer together. Otherwise I see us becoming a society that realry even looks at people directly in the eyes - but instead stares at screens, we'll have internet glasses, watches etc. Its starting around, people go shopping or out to lunch with friends and spend much of that time texting and talking to other friends, go to movies with boyfriends and girlfriends and spend the opeing part - where they have quizes and such on the phone...text during class...as soon as work and class is over people pull out their phones and start texting and talking. I started a talk here on mylot about that - if you were paid not to talk on the phone - paid for each day you didn't use your phone at all - how much money would you make - if it were say 25 dollars a day (that's a 175 a week). Of course I also had one for parents struggling for money - what if you were paid for each day you didn't touch your spouse? Even in affection? You could buy a crib, gas, a house soon and after that - you have forever to touch. Most people got up in arms over that one and thought it was about being materialistic when I waas thinking it was about sacrificing for your family. Anyway....tangents!

Thanks for the compliment! I am glad you like it! I was telling my mom about the discussion I started. She said something that really made me feel silly. She said that people got thru millions of years without phones, computers, etc. If you think about it most of earth was created without computers. Look at highways as and example these were created initially without any knowledge of what the word computer was. I felt so silly afterwards. Not even 100 years ago did we do very well without computers. Now that I have thought about it. I am going to see if my family will go along with having a day without any computers, television or phones. They'll probably faint at the mere thought of it. LOL dl

I think you are a man of man different talents. If we had no internet you would be able to keep yourself busy. Some people arent that lucky. I know one thing for sure I would miss seeing your responses. Thanks dl

Lucky you! I wish I could do that. I mean I have but I dont want to do it again. I guess if the internet went away for what ever reason, I would have to deal with it regardless of what I wanted to do. I make jewelry as well so I guess I would be able to focus more on my business. However, I do search for ideas and supplies on the internet. I could use magazines. See after seeing that you had the confidence, I am following in your footsteps. You are a true leader. Thanks friend dl

You are so right. I dont think it will be that bad. Once the initial shock was over people would go back to their instincts. It will be sad as far as internet communication goes. That is a reason to get addresses just in case. I do that and I keep them in an address book. I look to send my friends little notes now and then to let them know I am human and not just a computer. lol dl

That is the truth for most of us. Dont feel bad. I dont think it would feel very good to go without my beloved computer. I dont even want to try it. I hope for our sake we'll never have to find out. I do however, set aside time to do my beading, reading, or to be with my family. Thanks dl

The way you explained it was if it were a friend. I love the way you write or type I should say. You may it seem so personal. Thats what I would miss the most. Being able to see how others express and view things is great. If we didnt have the internet we would have to go back to entertaining ourselves. Keep on typing my friend. THANKS dl

It seems like its really our friend.You take care!See ya!

Great point! I hadnt even thought about that. I never realized how much I utilized my computer. I havent even had it a year yet. I have decided that I am going to minimize my use or at least try. I want to be able to function business wise either way. You are right when you say its a matter of when. Thanks for opening my eyes. dl

I am in my 30's so when I was in school computers were just coming into play. We still had to take typing in order to graduate. On a typewriter that is. I try to make sure that my daughters can type and use a regular word processor. You never know what might happen. Better to be safe than sorry. Thanks friend. I hope you and your bf have lots of good times. you deserve them. dl

No not silly I dont pay bills on line either but I do by phone as much as I can

I wish! I have only had a computer since last October and I couldnt imagine it. lol It doesnt take me long to become obsessed. Ask my husband. Just kidding lol I did catch really quick though. If I can do it on the computer I will. I dont pay bills online thought. I dont trust it. I know silly hah? thats me. dl

My computer is a large part of me as well. I dont have a laptop (yet) or it would be with me at all times. I dont want any of us to be without them. Let's hope we never find out. I couldnt imagine. dl

I like to read also. Sadly my reading has suffered since I got my computer. I think that you would do okay without the internet eventually. The fact that you would go with the flow and not panic is great. Some many will be panicking and unfortunately when you panic in a troubled time it usually creates more problems. Well I hope I can follow your lead. thanks friend dl

You could always get their addresses just in case. I couldnt imagine the people that are gamers online. That would totally suck for them. Let's pray it never happens. I am. dl

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Bill Gates is a God!! To some of us. I like the library so I dont mind turning the pages. Hey it may create more jobs. The rich will need someone to turn their pages.lol Ill do it. Heck I need the money for paper and pens. lol thanks dl

Unfortunately I am not that young. I had typing classes when I was in high school. I have recently bought a computer(last October) and I have grown quite attached to it. I love my computer almost more than my husband. lol just kidding I wouldnt want to know what its like to be without one. I do however like to write so I think I would adjust. I think you would too. Seeing that we both grew up without one. dl