If the internet went down,would you be able to manage fine or not?

[LUNCH]

Lets say the internet just stopped working,how would you manage? Good?Ok? Bad? Have you become so used to and/or dependent on the net that you would not know what to do without it.

[Brad Russ]

I just went nearly a year without internet access, and I'm still here. I did get by, but it was also the worse year of my life, partially due to having no internet, but mostly for other more serious reasons. Today we're suppose to be getting our internet, cable, and electricity shut off, but I have confidence that I'll get by, I'm definitely not distraught or anything, since Iv'e dealt with this before. Iv'e dealt with alot tougher stuff in my life, so as always, my family and I will certainly get through this. We have incredibly thick skin. It'll take alot more than this to get us down! :)

[LUNCH]

Brad,I'm sorry you're getting the electricity turned off,the other things are one thing but a person needs electricity.Personally I think it should be illegal to shut off electricity if a person is short on money for a period of time.

[LUNCH]

To answer my own question,I would manage fine without the net. Granted it would take a little getting used to however I managed great before the internet was invented,and everyone else seemed to do fine too.I think the internet.wide spread use of computers etc. have their advantages but overall have made things more complicated and have changed many things in the world for the worse.My opinion may be in the minority but I think the internet is very over-rated--at best.

[Brad Russ]

Brad,I'm sorry you're getting the electricity turned off,the other things are one thing but a person needs electricity.Personally I think it should be illegal to shut off electricity if a person is short on money for a period of time.

Thanks so much for your kind words my friend. :) Means alot to both me, and my mom. I agree with you, nobody should be without electricity for innability to pay. We just have to keep the faith that everything will be fine. I'm sure going to miss my friends though. Just got re-united with them, so it's tough to have to leave them again so soon! I truly believe that they have saved my life, and at the least, have kept me out of the mental hospital again in the last three months. My friends are my sanity! :)

[LUNCH]

Thanks so much my friend for your kind words. :) And I agree with you, nobody should be without electricity for not being able to pay. We just have to keep the Faith that everything will be fine.
No worries mate. Surely something could be sorted out.Perhaps you can ask some of the people here for advice,maybe someone here who knows about these things can give you a good tip or 2.

[Stuck In The '70's]

Thanks so much for your kind words my friend. :) Means alot to both me, and my mom. I agree with you, nobody should be without electricity for innability to pay. We just have to keep the faith that everything will be fine. I'm sure going to miss my friends though. Just got re-united with them, so it's tough to have to leave them again so soon! I truly believe that they have saved my life, and at the least, have kept me out of the mental hospital again in the last three months. My friends are my sanity! :)
Especially in this heat. I don't know what the temp is up where you're at but it feels like 110 here. I can't imagine having no electricity in this mess.


As for the internet, sometimes I think I would be better off without it. I spend too much time on it, that's for sure. On the few occasions I was without it, I went crazy though. lol

[tiredmike59]

It wouldnt bother me much not to have the internet,or tv and telephone either for that matter. It would give me more time to do things that are more important.

[MickeyMac]

I can live without the internet. I have books and records to fill my time.

[LUNCH]

^^^^I get alot more out of reading a good book,then reading anything on the internet.There's something alot more natural about reading a book as opposed to reading something,anything off of a computer.--What's also crazy are smartphones(no offense to anyone who likes them),but how much computer access does a person need! It's just not natural or even healthy in my opinion.

[MrCleveland]

I'd be okay.

[Brad Russ]

Brad,I'm sorry you're getting the electricity turned off,the other things are one thing but a person needs electricity.Personally I think it should be illegal to shut off electricity if a person is short on money for a period of time.

Good news. Mom made a deal with both the electric company, as well as the cable company, so it looks like we should be okay for the next week or so. I'm extremely relieved!

[Hollywood Rock Chic]

Can I live without the internet? The answer to this question is a solid YES!!!
Like Mickey, I have other interests (including music and photography) to keep me occupied other than sit in front of a computer:)

[Janice]

I'd be just fine. It would have bothered me a couple of years ago. I can't believe how wrapped up in the internet I was. I still am, but nothing compared to before. I have to remind myself to post here, and this is the only site I post on a regular basis.

[associate]

Lived about 25 years of my life without it, so would have no problem without it. It's a shame that kids today don't read books.

[Tweety]

We've got what seems to be about a million books around the house. We'd be fine.

Actually, I think the worst part would be going back to paying bills by check and mailing the payments. That would feel like a waste of stamps! Paying bills online is very convenient.

I'd miss sites like this one most of all.

[qwerty]

It would take a lot for me to get used to not having the internet. I surf the internet a lot at work when I'm bored and in my free time at home. I'm also used to buying things online now - I find it easier. The internet is also used a lot for work and I don't see that changing. Filling out tax forms on paper and mailing them is not an option in some states.

[Family Ties Forever!]

It would take some getting used to. With books and tv it would be ok. I would miss e-mail though.

[TVFactFan]

Lets say the internet just stopped working,how would you manage? Good?Ok? Bad? Have you become so used to and/or dependent on the net that you would not know what to do without it.


I had to go without the internet for a week back in 2005 due to a thunderstorm and it was a long week. I had to depend heavily on DVD's and cable

[Yooch]

I've gotten spoiled: I like the internet mainly to 1) Stay in touch and communicate with people. 2) Find information 3) Conduct business, such as paying bills.

Without the internet, I could still manage, but it would be far more inconvenient, but yes I could manage.

[Brad Russ]

Lived about 25 years of my life without it, so would have no problem without it. It's a shame that kids today don't read books.

I agree, but sadly I'm also one of those who rarely ever reads books anymore. Last book I read was the Bible, and I believe that was around five years ago. The quick gratification from the internet is the main reason why. I'm trying to get back into reading though, and fortunately the library is only a five minute walk from my home.

[tv star collector]

Jerry Lewis was asked recently what he thought about Facebook, Twitter and other social media. He replied, "I think it's wonderful, for people who enjoy using it. There just won't be any human beings, in 20 years, that's all. People aren't conversing with other people."

Whether you like or dislike Jerry, I think he makes a good point. Many of us have become too dependent on modern technology to the point that we are
neglecting interacting with real people. And that's just sad. :(

[OH Nuts!]

I lived for over 40 yrs w/o the Internet so its not great whoop to me. But I would miss being able to look up or find out about something QUICKLY. Never been a big one for chat rooms, etc. - in fact, this is the only forum I post to.

[TVFactFan]

I lived for over 40 yrs w/o the Internet so its not great whoop to me. But I would miss being able to look up or find out about something QUICKLY. Never been a big one for chat rooms, etc. - in fact, this is the only forum I post to.


BUt when something is apart of your life everyday you becomwe used to it and it's hard to let it go

I lived 13 years without cable, can't do it now

I lived 35 years withou a cell phone, can't do it now


See my point>-LOL

[Tubehead]

i can live with ot the net my dad get on th net every day we werwe out power for two week when the tonrodo came. i just can't livewith out my tv.

[OH Nuts!]

BUt when something is apart of your life everyday you becomwe used to it and it's hard to let it go

I lived 13 years without cable, can't do it now

I lived 35 years withou a cell phone, can't do it now


See my point>-LOL

Well, I would miss being able to look stuff up quickly by googling but as for chatting - that part of the Internet isn't a big deal to me.

A microwave, a DVD player I would really miss. As for cell phones, a little, but I really only use that for emergencies and work.

[yankeesrj12]

I'd probably die without the internet. I've grown up with the internet, so to suddenly have it wiped away would bring me to tears. I went on vacation two weeks back (for an entire week) and I still had to check what was going on around the world. Without the internet, my complete way of life would be changed; and not for the better.

[Family Ties Forever!]

I can see how it can be frustrating without internet. I was looking up information online when my internet and cable went down at 11:50pm. They are now both up and running again.

Back in 2008 when hurricane Ike hit here there was no internet for a couple weeks.