So I was just thinking about the concept of internet shutdowns... I realize I kinda have an internet addiction problem...
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I think I'd be fine, I have a massive offline media library on my Jellyfin, endless game backlog, meme folders spanning content since 2014, YT videos from my favourites playlist (like 2k of them), endless projects to take on, and I have an offline backup of Wikipedia (both as kiwi reader and official tar with the offset file iirc) so if I need to look anything up I can do that there. Last time my ISP's BGP shat the bed I just had a really chill day reading, chatting with my gf and playing some games during the workday, then making some music and portscanning my ISP's upstream gateway (only thing I could actually reach lol). I loved it, and frankly even during power outages I'm very good at keeping myself entertained even without all that. I also have some Roland boutique synths that are battery powered so I could always just make my own music if I was really desperate for some entertainment and things got apocalyptic.
I also have dozens of books, manga volumes and more I've been meaning to read, lots of physical cassettes and a late 90s cheapo walkman to listen to them on to and some charged batteries I'm always able to throw in the walkman there.
Not meant as a flex, but more as a comparison for what solutions I have and a demonstration of what someone without an internet addiction of any kind might do if the internet went down.
I am an actual drug addict though (I have ADHD and receive a medication on prescription via the govt health service), because of amerikkkan pharma kkkartel rules I can't build up a stash, only 30 capsules per month, only one month at a time, so I'd need to switch to my backup DNM amph to tie me over, though amph w/ds are very chill, you just feel stupid and sleepy for like a week or so. Procuring nicotine and estrogen might be more problematic though.
How did you get the playlists? I'm sure there's a better way than grabbing them one by one.
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Not to get political, so I'll just briefly mention it: I read about the internet shutdowns in Iran... and I've heard about similar things in India, during times of civil unrest...
anyways, this post isn't about politics, but the aftermath of such internet shutdown... like personally, how would people deal with it... like entertainment-wise...
Like... if the government of the country I'm living in right now, if they did this internet shutdown... I'd think I'd suffer from withdrawl and I feel like I wouldn't be able to function...
Like... I got so used to be able to just look up any movie, tv show, anime, book, youtube video, google any information I wanted... I never prepped for an internet shutdown...
I feel like a drug addict lol... if they shut down the internet... I'm gonna have severe withdrawl symptoms...
Can most people even cope with it?
The library is a good option where I am. No shortage of manga there. I think I’d be fine, but I grew up before using the internet for every form of entertainment. I still have a cd book.
Anyway I think it’s not bad to learn different ways to enjoy life. Read books, search for and buy music and movies/tv in different formats, board games, hobbies including the arts, leaving the house for a while…I do recommend it.
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Not to get political, so I'll just briefly mention it: I read about the internet shutdowns in Iran... and I've heard about similar things in India, during times of civil unrest...
anyways, this post isn't about politics, but the aftermath of such internet shutdown... like personally, how would people deal with it... like entertainment-wise...
Like... if the government of the country I'm living in right now, if they did this internet shutdown... I'd think I'd suffer from withdrawl and I feel like I wouldn't be able to function...
Like... I got so used to be able to just look up any movie, tv show, anime, book, youtube video, google any information I wanted... I never prepped for an internet shutdown...
I feel like a drug addict lol... if they shut down the internet... I'm gonna have severe withdrawl symptoms...
Can most people even cope with it?
Your post really made me think. We actually had a small taste of this in my household a while back.
In my village, our internet cable is tied to the electric poles. One day, the electricity company took down an old pole to put up a new one. They didn't reconnect our cable; they just left it lying in a field. I didn't even know it was there. Months later, a farmer cutting grass with his tractor accidentally sliced right through the cable on a Saturday. When I called for help, the company told me they couldn't come until Monday.
Suddenly, our house was very quiet. No scrolling, no movies, no gaming (steam) no streaming, no quick searches, no podcasts. That first evening felt strange and empty. We didn't know what to do with ourselves. We slpet before 22:00.
But the next morning, we all found other ways to fill the time. My mother went back to her garden. My father rested more. My brother met up with friends to play cricket, cinema. And I started reading my brother's old books - real books made of paper, which I hadn't done in years. It was only for a one day, and it was inconvenient. But it also reminded me that there's a different pace to life without that constant connection. It was hard at first, but also a little peaceful. We managed, and in a way, it was good for us.
Your post made me remember that time. It's funny how something so frustrating can also teach you something. Btw i prepared for next disconnection. ,
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Not to get political, so I'll just briefly mention it: I read about the internet shutdowns in Iran... and I've heard about similar things in India, during times of civil unrest...
anyways, this post isn't about politics, but the aftermath of such internet shutdown... like personally, how would people deal with it... like entertainment-wise...
Like... if the government of the country I'm living in right now, if they did this internet shutdown... I'd think I'd suffer from withdrawl and I feel like I wouldn't be able to function...
Like... I got so used to be able to just look up any movie, tv show, anime, book, youtube video, google any information I wanted... I never prepped for an internet shutdown...
I feel like a drug addict lol... if they shut down the internet... I'm gonna have severe withdrawl symptoms...
Can most people even cope with it?
I don't care, I just do other things. My bf is miserable and will just go to bed, usually.
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Not to get political, so I'll just briefly mention it: I read about the internet shutdowns in Iran... and I've heard about similar things in India, during times of civil unrest...
anyways, this post isn't about politics, but the aftermath of such internet shutdown... like personally, how would people deal with it... like entertainment-wise...
Like... if the government of the country I'm living in right now, if they did this internet shutdown... I'd think I'd suffer from withdrawl and I feel like I wouldn't be able to function...
Like... I got so used to be able to just look up any movie, tv show, anime, book, youtube video, google any information I wanted... I never prepped for an internet shutdown...
I feel like a drug addict lol... if they shut down the internet... I'm gonna have severe withdrawl symptoms...
Can most people even cope with it?
I’m not bored without internet. Certain reference information and current events are an issue though
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I’m not bored without internet. Certain reference information and current events are an issue though
I’m not bored without internet.
Is it possible to learn of this power?
Or am I just too Gen-Z to ever learn it?
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How did you get the playlists? I'm sure there's a better way than grabbing them one by one.
If you use yt-dlp you can just give it the entire playlist URL.
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I’m not bored without internet.
Is it possible to learn of this power?
Or am I just too Gen-Z to ever learn it?
Bank in my day, the internet was called books
https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/fccb685d-943a-4216-a906-37d169ac91b6
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I’m not bored without internet.
Is it possible to learn of this power?
Or am I just too Gen-Z to ever learn it?
If you’re serious, I have lots of ideas. Everywhere I look, I always see something to clean. I like to get outside during all the seasons and observe what is happening. I print recipes I like and make notes to tune them to perfection. Get a ukelele and a how to play book for beginners. Or skip the book and just make up little ditties. Go for a walk, do yoga, or body weight exercises. Start a journal. Write down at least one thing that happened each day. Bonus, add weather observations. Get a radio from a thrift shop. Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while. Check out your local library’s current periodical section. Check your local town and county for events or classes that interest you. Find a creative reuse store and get some crafty supplies. Find a board game group. There’s soooo much to do!
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If you’re serious, I have lots of ideas. Everywhere I look, I always see something to clean. I like to get outside during all the seasons and observe what is happening. I print recipes I like and make notes to tune them to perfection. Get a ukelele and a how to play book for beginners. Or skip the book and just make up little ditties. Go for a walk, do yoga, or body weight exercises. Start a journal. Write down at least one thing that happened each day. Bonus, add weather observations. Get a radio from a thrift shop. Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while. Check out your local library’s current periodical section. Check your local town and county for events or classes that interest you. Find a creative reuse store and get some crafty supplies. Find a board game group. There’s soooo much to do!
Honestly I just realized that parents wouldn't have Wechat to scroll anymore without the internet so maybe I could get some family bonding time? lol
I feel like I had a better relationship with parents before smartphones and constant social media...
ugh... society...
Do parents these days even care about their children anymore or do they just get addicted to their phones and neglect their children?
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Not to get political, so I'll just briefly mention it: I read about the internet shutdowns in Iran... and I've heard about similar things in India, during times of civil unrest...
anyways, this post isn't about politics, but the aftermath of such internet shutdown... like personally, how would people deal with it... like entertainment-wise...
Like... if the government of the country I'm living in right now, if they did this internet shutdown... I'd think I'd suffer from withdrawl and I feel like I wouldn't be able to function...
Like... I got so used to be able to just look up any movie, tv show, anime, book, youtube video, google any information I wanted... I never prepped for an internet shutdown...
I feel like a drug addict lol... if they shut down the internet... I'm gonna have severe withdrawl symptoms...
Can most people even cope with it?
Haven't to me in Sudan for a me, and yes it is an addiction, but you do cope, its just you keep reaching for the phone, sometimes without realizing it.
Also it's fucking boring
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Honestly I just realized that parents wouldn't have Wechat to scroll anymore without the internet so maybe I could get some family bonding time? lol
I feel like I had a better relationship with parents before smartphones and constant social media...
ugh... society...
Do parents these days even care about their children anymore or do they just get addicted to their phones and neglect their children?
Phones do seem especially addictive. But there have always been distractions for parent. There was the cordless phone. And before that the corded phone. And soap operas. And magazines. Sometimes we just gotta choose to be present because life is so short and unpredictable
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Not to get political, so I'll just briefly mention it: I read about the internet shutdowns in Iran... and I've heard about similar things in India, during times of civil unrest...
anyways, this post isn't about politics, but the aftermath of such internet shutdown... like personally, how would people deal with it... like entertainment-wise...
Like... if the government of the country I'm living in right now, if they did this internet shutdown... I'd think I'd suffer from withdrawl and I feel like I wouldn't be able to function...
Like... I got so used to be able to just look up any movie, tv show, anime, book, youtube video, google any information I wanted... I never prepped for an internet shutdown...
I feel like a drug addict lol... if they shut down the internet... I'm gonna have severe withdrawl symptoms...
Can most people even cope with it?
If you can find a way to disconnect from the Internet for several days, you might really appreciate the experience. Maybe a camping trip, or some sort of vacation like a cruise.
The first day or two might be a bit rough (it really is like an addiction), but once you get through that part, it's amazing — in my own experience, anyway. It's like all anxiety just melts away. You literally can't worry about anything that would require Internet access to find out about.
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Not to get political, so I'll just briefly mention it: I read about the internet shutdowns in Iran... and I've heard about similar things in India, during times of civil unrest...
anyways, this post isn't about politics, but the aftermath of such internet shutdown... like personally, how would people deal with it... like entertainment-wise...
Like... if the government of the country I'm living in right now, if they did this internet shutdown... I'd think I'd suffer from withdrawl and I feel like I wouldn't be able to function...
Like... I got so used to be able to just look up any movie, tv show, anime, book, youtube video, google any information I wanted... I never prepped for an internet shutdown...
I feel like a drug addict lol... if they shut down the internet... I'm gonna have severe withdrawl symptoms...
Can most people even cope with it?
I started getting into Meshtastic recently. It creates a p2p mesh network with other Meshtastic devices and you can send text messages through them. It seems good to have in case of emergencies/disasters.
Also, I recently discovered Bitchat. It seems similar to Meshtastic, but works over Bluetooth, so much shorter range. Might be useful in crowds or apartments though.
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If you can find a way to disconnect from the Internet for several days, you might really appreciate the experience. Maybe a camping trip, or some sort of vacation like a cruise.
The first day or two might be a bit rough (it really is like an addiction), but once you get through that part, it's amazing — in my own experience, anyway. It's like all anxiety just melts away. You literally can't worry about anything that would require Internet access to find out about.
Oh jeez
I think I'd have to replace the "internet addiction" for "craving love from parents"
I don't think I can like do a camping trip alone... camping trip with dad would be so great... actually yea maybe a camping trip with my dad only and mom not being there would be so great, an actual break from the toxicity.
Parents so so busy with their stuff tho... ugh...
