[raverbashing]

Yes, by living in the 80s and 90s (and even in the 2000s where the phones were "not smart")

It sucked.

Not being communicable where you were and having to depend on fixed places for communication (phone booths, etc) sucked.

Not being able to access some information quickly (maps, etc) sucked. Ok maybe sometimes it was fun, but it overall sucked.

So thanks but no thanks

You can always set your phone to "Do Not Disturb" or "Airplane Mode" if needed. Or, you know, not look at it immediately after getting a notification

[majkinetor]

Totally this.

You are now given more options regarding daily activity + safety which aren't obligatory.

I was recently thinking what was in my parents heads when I was lost in the mountain storm during regular ski period in 90s.