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4. Thanks to you both. Frankly, i'm in tears in some days as I fumble with this tool

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Wed Feb 4, 2026, 05:16 PM

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that holds such promise.

Others my age, (yeah, I'm old) who have been in this I-phone world for years, can't understand me. Part of me doesn't want this extant way of communicating, but know it's the future. Just makes me sad that we've sunk to such a distant way to send personal messages to one another.

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Am totally discouraged. Got the thrill of my life when I received an I-phone 17 this [View all] allegorical oracle 15 hrs ago OP

It took me a while to get into texting. It's a learning curve. But I get what you're saying. I'm 75 and remember CurtEastPoint 15 hrs ago #1

It takes too long to dial 1-888-9879 Earthrise 14 hrs ago #15

Now I hate to push buttons and talk on the phone. Irish_Dem 13 hrs ago #23

Remember when the cord was always tangled up Bluestocking 14 hrs ago #17

99% of my phone communication is text or email BlueWaveNeverEnd 15 hrs ago #2

Lucky to have a younger wife to help me. multigraincracker 11 hrs ago #29

Be patient. Irish_Dem 15 hrs ago #3

Thank you. Especially like your #4. As usual, I find your advice inspiring. Insofar as your allegorical oracle 14 hrs ago #5

I confess I do the same. Irish_Dem 14 hrs ago #20

You make many good points. It is reliable. Have a steno pad, now, with just icons and allegorical oracle 13 hrs ago #21

Thanks to you both. Frankly, i'm in tears in some days as I fumble with this tool allegorical oracle 14 hrs ago #4

Try logging onto here with it IbogaProject 14 hrs ago #11

Not an Apple user, I have had a samsung smart phone for years. cksmithy 14 hrs ago #6

Oh, am older than you. Recall those phone systems of plugging cords to connect people. As allegorical oracle 14 hrs ago #12

I remember my mother saying she and her 15 months younger sister liked... 3catwoman3 10 hrs ago #30

I've never responded to a text. Eventually people get the message: phone and talk, or don't bother me. nt eppur_se_muova 14 hrs ago #7

Bless you... I agree. allegorical oracle 14 hrs ago #14

Rule #1 of texting: intheflow 14 hrs ago #8

Thanks for that advice. Already made a friend angry when I was "practising" -- woke her allegorical oracle 14 hrs ago #16

Ah, your friend has to learn the #2 rule of texting. intheflow 14 hrs ago #19

LOL! Thanks...I needed that. allegorical oracle 13 hrs ago #22

Do what I did: have coworkers half your age who know what to do. mahatmakanejeeves 14 hrs ago #9

Good advice....now if I can only find someone half my age... (yikes). allegorical oracle 12 hrs ago #24

What do you mostly use your phone for? mahatmakanejeeves 11 hrs ago #27

Umm...a phone, some texting, and definitely as a camera. Still want my computer to discuss allegorical oracle 6 hrs ago #33

Go to your local public library! intheflow 7 hrs ago #32

I can understand.I only have a flip phone.Rarely use it. I, too, try and communicate person to person via face/voice-nt marked50 14 hrs ago #10

What I would do: Give it away! Find a model for "seniors" and tell your friends and love ones that Earthrise 14 hrs ago #13

Oh you have no idea of how many times I've considered your advice. There's part of me, 'tho, allegorical oracle 14 hrs ago #18

Have friends who are "losing it" over their new washer/dryers because of all the allegorical oracle 11 hrs ago #25

Ageism! Old people have to have products dumbed down for them? Really? mahatmakanejeeves 11 hrs ago #26

I found YouTube to be really helpful. CrispyQ 11 hrs ago #28

Yes -- have found some that are helpful. Sadly, many videos assume you already know allegorical oracle 6 hrs ago #34

I got an Apple phone when our younger son started college in 2011. 3catwoman3 10 hrs ago #31