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Who still uses pagers? (www.voanews.com)
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[–] [email protected] 25 points 2 months ago (1 children)

You can also setup local comms network for them and the bands they can operate in have better structural penetration vs most WiFi/cellular?

It also gives them a singular, simple device that won't be confused for personal notifications like a smart phone.

Not everything needs to be bleeding edge. We still use forks and spoons cuz they just work.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Not everything needs to be bleeding edge. We still use forks and spoons cuz they just work.

I use my hands, even better than forks and spoons.

[–] JackFrostNCola 5 points 2 months ago

Hands are essentially just giant sporks

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

You use your hands because they were better than just your mouth 🤷‍♂️ (thanks evolution)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I've been told I'm pretty good with my mouth.