[doorgunner69]

I do not “do” smartphones, am I really missing out on anything?

A desktop computer works fine for me.

[funfan]

I don’t have a smart phone and use a desk top as well.

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

Depends — how big are your pockets?

A ‘smartphone’ is essentially a pocket-sized supercomputer*, with several types of transponder — including one for cellular networks. AFAIK, the social media sites work as well (or better) on desktops. It’s a tradeoff between mobility and screen size.

* For ‘fun’, compare the specs of a new smartphone with a 1970’s era Cray supercomputer.

[Gene Eric]

>> I do not “do” smartphones, am I really missing out on anything?

Not unless you value wasted time.

[Spktyr]

Yup. Lots of stuff you can do out and about with a smartphone that you can’t while chained to your desktop computer. For example, entirely aside from political discourse and text messaging, I can use apps to order stuff to be readied at restaurants and stores for my pickup. It saves a lot of time.

Also, a smartphone can help you avoid speeding tickets by telling you where the cops are, etc.

[aquila48]

“I do not “do” smartphones, am I really missing out on anything?”

A desktop computer works fine for me.”

Well... What do you do when you go to the bathroom?

[ProtectOurFreedom]

What??? You don’t “do” smartphones while pumping your gasoline, standing in the checkout line at the grocery store or walking across the street? What sort of stone-age troglodyte are you? Are you one of the Butt sisters?

[Forgiven_Sinner]

“I do not “do” smartphones, am I really missing out on anything?

A desktop computer works fine for me.”

Yes, I prefer a desktop or laptop too. The phone gives you instant internet access wherever you go, so you can find the nearest restaurant, retail shop, etc. For cruising the internet and writing emails and comments, I find smartphones claustrophobic.

But for posting articles and images on social media, the phone is faster.