cell phones

United States
October 7, 2009 10:17pm CST
DO you think cell phones are a good or bad thing to have now a days? I have noticed some people use the cell phone while driving and I think it can be very dangerous. Because I noticed some people do not pay attention to the road when they are on the phone and some people have gotten badly hurt over it. What do you think?
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10 responses
@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
8 Oct 09
Hi, strawberrybaby Cellular phones are a good thing to have nowadays. It is very convenient, helps us get in touch with our friends and family and a big help to our work. What makes it bad are those people who does not have a discipline in when and where to use cellphones. Bringing a cellphone also carries with it a responsibility.
• United States
8 Oct 09
yes I agree cell phones are good to have in case of an emergency or you get stuck anywhere. There are a lot of responsibilities when it comes down to having a cell phone. But some people just don't think when they are using the cell phones and that is why people get hurt for them not thinking.
@boogerman (1544)
• Philippines
8 Oct 09
Hello there! Well, cell phones are very useful especially to me because I use it on accessing mylot to participate on discussions or to do tasks. Cell phone is a good thing to have but it must be used properly to avoid trouble. Texting while driving was not advisable to do because the attention of the driver will be focused on two things, driving and texting and it can cause accidents. Instead, a handsfree accessory is recommended to use for calling when driving. Or, better turn it off so nothing will interrupt the driver. Have a nice day!
• United States
8 Oct 09
your right texting and driving are not a good thing. You can't think on 2 things at once and expect to keep you mind on the road and other drivers around you. That is another reason why people get hurt out there on the road. I like to have a cell phone for emergencies or for when you stop the car and make a phone call.
@donsky14 (5947)
• Philippines
8 Oct 09
Cellphones are of great help to us specially for communication purposes, I think we just need to use it in the right way.
@donsky14 (5947)
• Philippines
9 Oct 09
Yeah, just you know...lets not abuse things too much.
• United States
8 Oct 09
people do need to use the cell phones in the right way. Cell phones do help out in a lot of areas. Except for when there are know towers around to get service. Then all you can do is say are you there. lol. But yes they are good to take with you in case you need them.
@icegermany (2524)
• India
8 Oct 09
very true usage of cell phones is necessary now a days but people must take care of theirself and not idulge themselves in the conversation so much that they lose their concentration from the work what they are doing and not cause any harm to theirself. all like to communicate to our people and also cell is the simplest way where we can communicate and convey any kind of message to anyone whom we like but it is also required to take proper care of ourself and avoid any hazards.
• United States
10 Oct 09
yes I agree with this. People do need cell phones but they also need to know how to properly use them when they are out and about so know one gets hurt. Because some people like that cell phone to there ear and never pay attention to who is around them.
@hhlylily (14)
• China
9 Oct 09
In my opinion,cell phones are quite useful and helpful.some troubles you mentioned aren't caused by cell phone ,but the way people use it.So the direct reasons of these troubles are made by people,not the phones.If we use cell phone in a safety way,or our safety consciousness can be strengthened more,those bad things can be avioded effectively.
• United States
10 Oct 09
Very true I agree with you. That is why I said people miss use cells phones when they take them places with them. When the phone is miss used in the wrong way it causes accidents. I think everyone should be taught how to use the cell phone before getting one so those things don't happen.
• China
8 Oct 09
one coin has two sides I think having a cell phone is very conveint and some of things just like you said is a necssary to worry
• United States
9 Oct 09
cell phones do help out in a lot of ways but if used in the right ways. But some people just miss use them a lot. Talking and driving is one that is dangerous I think. And just like someone else said I think it is very wrong to talk on a phone when you are cashing out in a store and the cashier is talking to you while you have a cell phone to your ear. I don't know why people do that but they do.
@pede_22 (385)
• Philippines
9 Oct 09
Hi strawberrybaby39, Cellphone is a tool that you can communicate with your friends, relatives, and othe individuals who are far from you... So, thru this cellphne is very imporatant. But, the problem is that some people do not use it properly... Yeah, i have observed several times when the driver on a certain bus used his cellphone while driving; Some students are using their cellphones just to text their classmates in order to have some answers during exam; Some of the children are very lazy because they are always texting although they have some responsibilities to do... Many families have broken because of the wrong used of cellphones; And finally, cellphone corrupts your time and money!
• United States
10 Oct 09
right some people don't use cells phones properly. It is the person that miss uses the cell phone. cell phones do take up time and money I agree there. I mean neighbors use to get together and have fun. Now its like ah I have my phone so change of plans.
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
8 Oct 09
Hi strawberrybaby. I think that cell phones are good, so long as they are being used responsibly. And they are even better when it comes to emergencies as we can call for help without having to search for a pay phone. And with pay phones being pretty much non existent anyway, at least where I live, having a cell phone can be a real life saver. It's illegal here to talk on a cell phone while driving. But some people still do it anyway. Happy mylotting!
• United States
9 Oct 09
I agree with you sacmom. Only if people would learn to use the cell phones responsibly enough. Pay phones can be a pain to find when you need to make a call that is important. Pay phones are not becoming cheap anymore when using them either. I don't see to many phone booths out anymore now a days either around here. Have a great day.
@kylanie (1205)
• United States
8 Oct 09
I like having my cell phone they can be good when in a emergency or to keep track of people I do know some that only has a cell phone to use and not a home phone service.
• United States
8 Oct 09
very true some people do have a cell phone and not home service. But which one is cheaper to have the cell phone or the home phone service? I think cell phones are good to take with you in case of an accident or your car breaks down. cell phones do have there good uses.
@Mirsya (520)
• Indonesia
8 Oct 09
Cell phone is actually a good thing if you understand the real meaning of it. But, if you're getting addicted to your cell phone, it's bad for you, and you'd better burn your phone.
• United States
8 Oct 09
I see people have cell phones planted to there ears all the time know matter what they are doing. But I think the most dangerous part is when its being used when driving a car. But some people don't think about that they just do it. There was a person in front of me and my husband one day and he was all over the road. I thought this man must be drunk. Come to find out as we got the chance to pass him up he had a cell phone to his ear and not watching what he was doing.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
8 Oct 09
Hello friend, Cellphones and other gadget(modern) were produced to give good advantages in our modern life. The convenience of communication with cellphones is very much needed in all cases. The disadvantages now goes to the users. People doesn't pay attention the right usage of cellphones. Driving while talking or attending calls from cellphones can be done by using headset,that is why every mobile phones are having the options of using headsets. Texting messages is fine too,we can stop for a while and do the texting,but other people keep walking while doing it,that is why it causes some accidents like bumping other people or the worst is,they can be hit by vehicles becoz they are looking at their phones instead of the road or their way. It is an individual responsibility to know and do the right usage of cellphones or any gadgets.
• United States
8 Oct 09
Hello, there are many uses for cell phones and they can come in handy in many different ways. There are a lot of people out here that still don't use head sets with there cell phones. And if there was an ambulance do you think you could hear it with the head set on? I have never used them so I don't know.