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[simply-misc]

Hi all,

My name is Petal. Thanks to the creator of this forum - I hope it does well. I'm not on discord so I appreciate having another avenue to share and receive info about the LP.

I got my LP2 back in March of 2023. I had been following the Light Phone for years and always felt drawn to it, though it took some time for me to take the plunge. I sold my LP2 recently to get ahead of what I assumed would be an influx of LP2s on the market once the LP3 released and I miss it every day! It was a great 2 years with the LP2 and I imagine it'll be many more amazing years with the LP3.

For me, I realized I was sick of wasting mental effort resisting my smart phone and fighting to be present with myself and enjoy my time offline. I wanted a device where the ethos of the phone was aligned with goals, rather than a device that was constantly fighting against my goals.

What prompted you to finally take the plunge?

[ShinRyusei]

Welcome! This is precisely why the forum was created, so it's awesome we're tapping into that side of the community! Hopefully this becomes the main community hub, sooner or later.

What prompted you to finally take the plunge?

I just realized how much time I wasted on my phone, and how bad smartphones are for us. After researching alternatives and finding Jose's channel, the Light Phone seemed perfect. I then prepared by deleting apps and lowering my screen time until the day came.

It was pretty simple for me and wasn't much of a fight, as I wasn't as absorbed into the smart ecosystem as others. I've always used local music as opposed to streaming, I didn't use digital wallets, and same goes for any of those digital niceties most have grown accustomed to.

[ronan]

Welcome simply-misc!

I've been fighting the same battle with smartphone addiction, and none of the software solutions worked for me either. That's why I switched to a dumbphone. The Light Phone really clicked with me - both its minimalist philosophy and clean design. Really happy to have you join our forum!

[seth]

Welcome Petal!

I agree wholeheartedly with being tired of the mental effort - that's why I bought my current dumbphone (a Keitai Digno A202KC). No choices, no limiting myself - it limits me. A little too much at times, with the camera in particular. I had come to the realization I don't want my smartphone anymore when I started observing when I use my phone the most... when I'm uncomfortable. Anxious in a new situation? Bored for a few minutes? Afraid I might miss out on something? Feeling lonely? The answer to any of those would be my phone. It was... suffocating once I figured that out. Everyone has to be uncomfortable sometimes, but it's best to deal with it. Especially boredom, which I find to be quite fun in its weird roundabout way. I hope I continue to be bored with my LPIII :lol:.

I wish I could have had the LPII in its heyday - I only really got the Digno to hold me over for the time being after pre-ordering the LPIII. Hope you're getting yours soon!

By the way - that quote in your title is from Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, right?

[sleeplost]

I started observing when I use my phone the most... when I'm uncomfortable. Anxious in a new situation? Bored for a few minutes? Afraid I might miss out on something? Feeling lonely? The answer to any of those would be my phone. It was... suffocating once I figured that out. Everyone has to be uncomfortable sometimes, but it's best to deal with it. Especially boredom, which I find to be quite fun in its weird roundabout way.

Such a valid insight. I know this is true for me. Strange that it's so difficult to just be by myself and within myself sometimes.