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  • Seagoon_
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    7 months ago

    Has anyone else noticed that over the past 18 months fewer people on PT and other public places seem to be on their phones .

    It used to be about 80% , now it seems to be about 50%.

    Assuming that is true maybe all the scandals and revelations that apps are taking private information are influencing people’s decision to use their phone less.

    • CEOofmyhouse56
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      7 months ago

      Maybe it’s “I want to be more aware of my surroundings if a fuckwit or ticket inspector gets on”.

      • Seagoon_
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        7 months ago

        The fuckwit is a good reason to be aware. I hope people don’t think they are alone if they feel threatened on PT. There is always help nearby.

    • NathA
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      7 months ago

      No. But I’m either in the 50% or wrangling kids. Either way, I’m not paying other passengers any attention.

      • Seagoon_
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        7 months ago

        If people weren’t aware then you wouldn’t have people helping mothers with prams or helping the disabled.

        iow, we live in a society and awareness is a good thing.