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By *ubadubdub OP   Woman
18 weeks ago

Hereabouts

Considering things that used to be physical but are now online. Which do you prefer?

Call me old-fashioned but I still prefer to have a physical map to get my bearings, and a book to read.

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By *amsevenMan
18 weeks ago

cork

And cash to spend

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By *ildarekinkstersCouple
18 weeks ago

kinkytown

Physical all the way. DVDs, CDs, books, games.

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By *og-ManMan
18 weeks ago

somewhere

Prefer a book over a kindle

Prefer getting a letter than an email

Does anyone even send postcards from their holidays any more

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
18 weeks ago

Lucan


"Prefer a book over a kindle

Prefer getting a letter than an email

Does anyone even send postcards from their holidays any more "

Even revenue have stopped sending me letters these days. I can't remember when I last had a proper letter.

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By *iscuits8Man
18 weeks ago

Meath / Dublin / Birmingham

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By *ot so needyMan
18 weeks ago

Galway

I still use a diary to sort bookings.

I find it less stressful than the diary on my phone.

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By *iscuits8Man
18 weeks ago

Meath / Dublin / Birmingham

Mostly digital for me but some physical things I miss.

I swear by Google Maps, I do a decent bit of distance driving and seeing in real-time issues with traffic, alternative routes etc can be a godsend.

I was at a gig recently and had a physical ticket for it. I used to keep all my big event tickets as souvenirs from when I was a kid/teens (they're all stored at my parents' house) and I hate them all being digital now. It's the first time in ages I've had a physical ticket for anything.

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By *ouble Trouble 1000Couple
18 weeks ago

ireland


"Prefer a book over a kindle

Prefer getting a letter than an email

Does anyone even send postcards from their holidays any more "

Price of a 1st class stamp in the North £1.60 from today ,not likely 😬

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By *ouble Trouble 1000Couple
18 weeks ago

ireland

Books ,vinyl records ,proper photographs printed out and into albums -physical all the way !

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By *og-ManMan
18 weeks ago

somewhere


"Mostly digital for me but some physical things I miss.

I swear by Google Maps, I do a decent bit of distance driving and seeing in real-time issues with traffic, alternative routes etc can be a godsend.

I was at a gig recently and had a physical ticket for it. I used to keep all my big event tickets as souvenirs from when I was a kid/teens (they're all stored at my parents' house) and I hate them all being digital now. It's the first time in ages I've had a physical ticket for anything."

When you go to a gig if they have a box office you can ask them to print you a ticket as a keepsake

The amount of people that do it is unreal

You have to have the credit card details that booked the tickets

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By *iscuits8Man
18 weeks ago

Meath / Dublin / Birmingham


"Mostly digital for me but some physical things I miss.

I swear by Google Maps, I do a decent bit of distance driving and seeing in real-time issues with traffic, alternative routes etc can be a godsend.

I was at a gig recently and had a physical ticket for it. I used to keep all my big event tickets as souvenirs from when I was a kid/teens (they're all stored at my parents' house) and I hate them all being digital now. It's the first time in ages I've had a physical ticket for anything.

When you go to a gig if they have a box office you can ask them to print you a ticket as a keepsake

The amount of people that do it is unreal

You have to have the credit card details that booked the tickets "

That's dead handy to know Bogs

Ta

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By (user no longer on site)
18 weeks ago


"Considering things that used to be physical but are now online. Which do you prefer?

Call me old-fashioned but I still prefer to have a physical map to get my bearings, and a book to read."

Well theres the obvious!! Meeting in person over camming anyday... otherwise how can ypu... Rubadub dub?

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18 weeks ago

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By (user no longer on site)
18 weeks ago

I miss the likes of auto-trader mags, and the 90s-00s car mags like flush-bus redline max power! Some good reading there haha

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By *adger BrocMan
18 weeks ago

Co. Cork

I like to keep it physical but a little digital exploring can be very satisfying also.

👈☝️👆🖕

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By *ionycusMan
18 weeks ago

Babylon

Movies, music and newspapers in my opinion are far better and don't take up any space , if you want your music to sound like an lp just put a filter on it. As for books i haven't quite managed to enjoy an ebook but I will listen to audiobooks. I see the benefits but I am aware of many negatives too. Over reliance and the amount of data we share as our interests is quite scary , as for cashless too , that prospect whilst appearing practical could be a form of control with no going back .

We should hold on to the things we want to and enjoy.

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By *eturning MGMan
18 weeks ago

West Of Ireland

Old school physical. I love flicking through a photo album. Does anyone ever look through pictures on the cloud?? Book and CDs too. Progress is somtimes for the worse. All though perving on fab is a bonus..lol

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
18 weeks ago

There and Here

I prefer a physical calendar - I've tried a digital one but my brain can't take it in.

I prefer physical newspapers and magazines, and anything that I have to read for training purposes especially if I need to refer to it at a later stage. All our work training is online, none of it ever sticks and if I want to check back on a detail I can never find the relevant help section

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By *ubadubdub OP   Woman
18 weeks ago

Hereabouts


"Movies, music and newspapers in my opinion are far better and don't take up any space , if you want your music to sound like an lp just put a filter on it. As for books i haven't quite managed to enjoy an ebook but I will listen to audiobooks. I see the benefits but I am aware of many negatives too. Over reliance and the amount of data we share as our interests is quite scary , as for cashless too , that prospect whilst appearing practical could be a form of control with no going back .

We should hold on to the things we want to and enjoy. "

I agree that online has it's benefits, but the digital experience is one-dimensional, you need real hands on stuff as well.

There's more mentioned here than I even remembered missing!

I miss looking through the LP/cd insert though and the art, lyrics or info that all added to the experience.

Letters and postcards brought joy!

And I'm not going cashless, where's the fun in that!!

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By *astelloWoman
18 weeks ago

Far far away

A book is the best. The untouched papers, smell of paper and physical structure of it.

I miss my passport getting stamped..with the new passport cards.. not a possibility anymore

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By *eckme70Man
18 weeks ago

Strabane

I always buy a newspaper, pay cash in smaller shops (I hate not having cash) and you can never speak to anyone on a phone anymore! What next Digital Sex 🤷‍♂️

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By *addyseeds.ieMan
18 weeks ago

Gorey, Enniscorthy

I still prefer a lot of physical items but some of the digital things are so practical. I still remember when I used to remove the car stereo and bring it to me, after parking the car, moving tapes or CDs in and out of the car. Now my phone is connected via Bluetooth and I can listen all the music I want.

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By *ealitybitesMan
18 weeks ago

Belfast

Haven't bought a newspaper or magazine in nearly 20 years but I don't read the digital versions either.

Always try to pay cash in local shops and cafes.

I listen to more audio books than I read but if I'm away somewhere I'll have either a physical book or my kindle.

I have thousands of dvds and CDs but because I've never watched a TV show more than once and very very rarely watch a movie I've already seen I've no idea why I still have them.

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By *he KakapoMan
18 weeks ago

A nice rock

I prefer the digital world so very very much.

It's made my life so much easier to function in.

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By *s LollyWoman
18 weeks ago

The pub then supermacs ...

Im more digital, haven't bought a newspaper or magazine in years i get all that info online, couldn't follow a map if my life depended on it but thank fuck for google maps, keep the odd bit of cash in the car mostly coins for parking or toll fees.....

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By *panishRebelMan
18 weeks ago

Alicante Spain, and Cork City Ireland

On this digital platform the irony isn't lost on me that I prefer books, touch, feel, and everything real.

As a means to an end, digital is a tool, it's cheap and often efficient but lacks the pleasures of the old world.

A prime example is sex! Digital sex just doesn't do it for me! Give me the touch, smelly, real love look, up close and handle-able!

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By *4thfloorTV/TS
18 weeks ago

Dublin

Mix of both music wise. At home it's vinyl and cassettes (still popular in certain underground music scenes!), bandcamp and spotify when I'm out and about.

I really think digital peaked in the ipod era. Had myself a huge library of mp3s that I controlled instead of relying on streaming platforms with their patchy availability, ads, terrible bitrates and horrible data mining algorithms.

Books have to be physical. The smell of the paper is half the fun!

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By *antra MassageMan
18 weeks ago

city

I love paper maps. I've wallpapered one wall with them. Some are very beautiful works of art.

But Google maps is good when driving.

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By *eralt80Man
18 weeks ago

cork

I’m very much in the digital column. Rarely have cash on me these days apart from an emergency stash in the van to cover a fill of diesel or if I’m going out then I’d try and remember to bring cash for tips.

Same for books. I’d prefer paper books but the convenience of digital downloads means you can travel with every book ever written in your pocket or luggage. Same goes for reference books, they’re all at the touch of your finger.

I feel that shopping is a double edged sword though. It’s very convenient and everything is available without having to leave the house but for someone that suffers with social anxiety while it’s easier to shop online it’s so much better to be out in the real world around real people. Were a social animal after all and even glistening to that din of conversation from people around you can lift your spirits.

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By *eralt80Man
18 weeks ago

cork


"I’m very much in the digital column. Rarely have cash on me these days apart from an emergency stash in the van to cover a fill of diesel or if I’m going out then I’d try and remember to bring cash for tips.

Same for books. I’d prefer paper books but the convenience of digital downloads means you can travel with every book ever written in your pocket or luggage. Same goes for reference books, they’re all at the touch of your finger.

I feel that shopping is a double edged sword though. It’s very convenient and everything is available without having to leave the house but for someone that suffers with social anxiety while it’s easier to shop online it’s so much better to be out in the real world around real people. Were a social animal after all and even glistening to that din of conversation from people around you can lift your spirits. "

P.S can’t beat real boobs, you can keep your digital wans

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By *asual777Man
18 weeks ago

i travel all over

No paper newspaper: no recharging batteries at weekends

Anything more peaceful than walking the dog to the local shop, reading weekend papers , drinking coffee and staring out of the window at nature ?

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By *ndie and CindyCouple
18 weeks ago

Dublin


"Considering things that used to be physical but are now online. Which do you prefer?

Call me old-fashioned but I still prefer to have a physical map to get my bearings, and a book to read."

Head south… whilst at shouting back at the sat nav if I knew what way that was I wouldn’t be using you!!! Which road do I go down

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By *icklish_WarriorMan
18 weeks ago

Raheny


"A book is the best. The untouched papers, smell of paper and physical structure of it.

I miss my passport getting stamped..with the new passport cards.. not a possibility anymore "

I concur with this.

Even though AudioBooks are claiming more and more of my attention, I still love a new book on holiday for eg. Also,they make lovely gifts.

LP's, singles and vinyl all he way too - but Spotify had its uses. The audio is no comparison though.

I would like to build a collection of DVDs as I fear how my access to movies in the past can be controlled by corporate digital providers. Imagine if our movie and TV history and legacy and culture were defined by the likes of Netflix? Nightmare.

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By *ubadubdub OP   Woman
18 weeks ago

Hereabouts


"Considering things that used to be physical but are now online. Which do you prefer?

Call me old-fashioned but I still prefer to have a physical map to get my bearings, and a book to read.

Head south… whilst at shouting back at the sat nav if I knew what way that was I wouldn’t be using you!!! Which road do I go down "

😂😂😂 that crazy sat-nav b*tch ...

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By *rown PrismWoman
18 weeks ago

Dublin

Letters and postcards

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By *aseylee324Couple
18 weeks ago

Valley of Squinting Windows

I have a digital newspaper subscription but I always buy an Irish Times on Saturday, nothing beats the paper version of the paper!

Maps were never a problem thanks to my male brain.

Real conversation one-to-one can never be replaced by digital, so many cues to personality and real feelings beyond what a person is choosing to share with you by their words.

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By *aseylee324Couple
18 weeks ago

Valley of Squinting Windows

Kindle is useful if you're travelling a lot, otherwise I much prefer a book. Audiobooks ugh, like to put my own voices on the characters

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