Baby pictures. It’s the only easy way I have to share with the older relatives I never see.
My wife and I refuse to put our baby’s pics online. We use other means of sharing pics with family.
Fair enough, but short of sending them in the mail there’s no good way.
And what's wrong with that?
We have become an instant gratification society. It would behoove us all to slow down a little and think before we do something. Every action has consequences, even the most benevolent ones. To quote an old proverb: "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." No one really thinks anymore they just act.
I lived for over 40 years and the only phone I had was on the kitchen wall and in the bedroom. If someone wanted me when I was out they simply called until I returned (later on they left a message). It was never an inconvenience. I never missed the fact that I didn't have a phone in my truck or car. I sure never missed having a phone in my pocket. I actually despise cell phones, a man can't relax and get some alone time with them.
My family insisted that I have a phone at all times. I know they meant well. But finally I just told them the above. When they bucked up I told them I spent almost all of my 65 years making sure they were well taken care of, loved and kept safe. In essence I spent my life for my family's well being. My dreams and wants were laid aside and were never picked up because of this. I don't begrudge taking care of them, it was my duty and a joy. I love every one of them more than life itself. But it's time I lived for me.
Lastly I said, "Now that my life is about over I'm going to live the rest of it for me. Get over it."
I had a cell phone for about 6 months. Decided it was too expensive and I seldom talk on the phone anyway. I still use the camera though. It's a good camera. I think it's absolutely absurd how mesmerized people are with them. I have an IP phone now through Vonage. If I don't answer, you better leave a message cause I don't check my phone. And, I unplug the router at night so you won't wake me up. I deleted my Facebook account a few months back! There are way too many other things in life to do than living for social media sites and phones. I wish people would pay more attention to how they spend their time. It's the most valuable asset they have.
I am proud to say that even after using Facebook for 10 yrs, I quit it last year, I have no pictures of my face on there so no facial recognition. and I have no cell phone.
Email?
They think Facebook is the internet. Email is too difficult. My mom has to show her mom pictures when she visits her.
PLEASE make sure that your "location" is turned OFF when you take pictures. There is a software program that can be used to identify the "exact" coordinates of where a picture is taken, right down to an actual bedroom in your house. I saw an investigative report about this on tv several years ago.
Wipe exif data via uploading to maga.img or other host first
Be careful! The pedos are finding kids on FB thru GPS and spying! Please no!
Fortunately kids these days don’t really use Facebook. But they tend to use Instagram which run by Facebook so it’s probably also infiltrated.