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The Internet used to be a place we didn't have constant access to like we do now, and it's almost hard to remember that world. Months ago, I deleted all my social media apps to try and lower my screen time. When that wasn't enough, I got a flip phone. When that stopped being conducive to my quality of life in our "smartphone or bust" chronically online society, I returned to the social media appless iPhone I had before. I'm not an "I don't have social media person," though. I use Instagram.com and Tumblr.com and Pinterest.com and it's great. I "go online" exclusively on my laptop, and I think pi.fyi is such an awesome website! It's social networking more than it's social media to me, and I'm not sure how many other sites I acknowledge the distinction with. Shout out to everyone on here (and the staff ofc). This is a very cool cyberspace to occupy.
Nov 13, 2024
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deleted the Instagram app so i have to use the terrible web browser if I really have to go on it and I feel so free….
Now I can just live in the nice world of pi.fyi!!!!!
Apr 12, 2024
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I gotta be honest. I need less time on my phone. But some of these communities still deserve attention. Like here - PI! Just a reminder you can use it from the big screen!
Apr 11, 2024
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as someone who runs the social media for an organization, i think i’m realizing i find so much solace in pi.fyi not only because i believe in its mission, but also because i get to be just me! no worrying about creating a pi.fyi company strategy. no switching accounts. no tracking interactions. for someone who works in social media, i’ve found that the absence of all those things is something i’ve become incredibly appreciative of. i love all you people and this community
2d ago
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When I got into college, I had this thing where I would pick a class crush and a class enemy for every class I was enrolled in. It was fun and a way to ensure I was actually going to class and not skipping (to impress your crush you have to say insightful things and seem smart so you keep up with the course reading/to be a good enemy, you have to be well versed in the course reading to make a good counter argument to whatever your enemy is yapping about). It’s always been fun and now as a Ph.D. student finishing up coursework, I am proud to say that I declared what might likely be my last class crush/enemy ever.
This is all to say that recently I have been letting the crush/enemy paradigm bleed out into other aspects of my life and that I’d recommend it to others. If you wanna meet new people or make new friends, find a crush and enemy everywhere you go. Charm the crush, get into an argument with the enemy. It helps pass the time and you might fall into a friends to lovers or enemies to lovers dynamic which is always a good time.
Sep 12, 2024
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I made the decision to "downgrade" to a flip phone and I genuinely think it is the best decision I've made in a long time. It's weirdly connected me to my inner-child. Which, in retrospect, I reckon I should have expected. The camera quality sucks in the best way, but I carry my Canon camera around too in case I need to capture something more important. I've been calling my friends more because T9 texting is a drag. Haha, I've been texting like "do u wanna c a movie l8er?"
I talk to strangers more when I'm waiting in line, when I can't look something up. I've been writing questions in my journal because I can't look it up in the moment, I have to get onto the computer later in the day and satiate my ever-flighty mind. Don't get me wrong, it sucked at first, but the intrigue absolutely helped. It has just been a fun way to spend the summer I guess. Screen time is down, my boredom has breed creativity, and I feel far more present in the world.
If you've been thinking about trading your smart phone in for a dumb phone, take this as a sign. I recommend it immensely.
Jul 15, 2024
Not sure how many other Doctor Who fans are on this site but I always thought the weeping angels were so baller. They hide in plain sight posing as these angel statues, but the moment your eyes are off them they try and get ya. I thought they were so scary as a kid and have a great affinity for them now.
Oct 9, 2024