Old man stuck in his ways vent

[Mungo Hungo]

Originally Posted by G1911

One may and should live however they like, but if one does choose to live many years behind the times, they really should not expect the outside world to cater to their way of living. If one will not use modern technology, that's a fine choice to make, but the resulting difficulties are not anyone else's fault or problem. One cannot reasonably expect the rest of the world to not progress with newer tools. The poor guy getting paid $20 an hour to check tickets doesn't need to get a lecture about this:

Well said. I'm struck that the OP is so so frustrated with being inconvenienced by the modern world, but at the same time steadfastly refuses to consider getting the very gadget that would alleviate his frustration. With all of the frustrations that arise out of things we can't control, it seems odd to me to purposely add one (or many) arising out of something we CAN control.

[Steve D]

I had the same thing happen to me last year. I'm a 61 year old disabled veteran.

I tried to buy a ticket to see the Padres play in Houston, and found out they no longer email printable tickets to you; it's all electronic.

I, like you, do not own a smart phone. In fact, I have only an old-fashioned land line. I have no family or friends who I need to be in constant contact with, and I refuse to have my life ruled by a telephone, especially when having one means your every move can be tracked for nefarious purposes.

So, MLB has determined that they don't want me, or people like me, to give them my money, so to Hell with them!