Are people who leave mobiles on while sleeping stupid and extremely immature?

Xyo · 02-11-2009 09:31PM

I used to turn it off then a friend was in a car cash and I didn't hear about it until the next day.. now it stays on.

zuroph · 02-11-2009 09:32PM

The alarm on most phones works even when its switched off..

but I leave mine on as I have no landline and want to be contactable in an emergency, such as if one of my parents took ill.

stupid thread.

JPA · 02-11-2009 09:35PM

zuroph wrote: »

The alarm on most phones works even when its switched off..

but I leave mine on as I have no landline and want to be contactable in an emergency, such as if one of my parents took ill.

stupid thread.

This.

eurojedward · 02-11-2009 09:36PM

I leave mine on, too much effort to turn it off.

jd007 · 02-11-2009 09:36PM

I cant remember the last time I turned my phone off....

Professey Chin · 02-11-2009 09:38PM

Such a powerful internet backlash in here

DubTony · 02-11-2009 09:41PM

I'm curious as to why anyone would switch their phone off at all. I had my last phone for 3 years, and never switched it off the whole time I had it.

El Weirdo · 02-11-2009 09:41PM

zuroph wrote: »

stupid thread.

Agreed.

I leave mine on. Explain how I'm immature?

omahaid · 02-11-2009 09:41PM

Dont have a landline so in case of emergency I leave it on. When I had a land line I never plugged it out at night either

smiley girl · 02-11-2009 09:42PM

Damo9090 wrote: »

Alarm still work even if phone is switched off. Try it now, it really works!

*Have only tried this with Nokia phones*

This isn't is case with all phones. Some do, some don't. With my phone there is the option to power on if off.

Cupcake_Crisis · 02-11-2009 09:44PM

I never switch my phone off. I like to know its o in case of emergencies and what not. Also i have a head like sieve and dont really remember my pin code to get it back on

El Weirdo · 02-11-2009 09:44PM

smiley girl wrote: »

With my phone there is the option to power on if off.

I think all phones have that option.

I think its called the on/off button.

kleefarr · 02-11-2009 09:45PM

C) Alarm

Jesus Wept · 02-11-2009 09:45PM

zuroph wrote: »

The alarm on most phones works even when its switched off..

but I leave mine on as I have no landline and want to be contactable in an emergency, such as if one of my parents took ill.

stupid thread.

It's annoying that there isn't an option (at least not on my dated phone) to create a profile containing people for whom your phone will ring for when they call but will remain silent for all other calls/txts.

wilson10 · 02-11-2009 09:46PM

I suppose if you were a hermit with no friends or family whatsoever and were concerned about battery life and the cost of replacement, then you might seriously consider switching off at night.

I feel somewhat stupid and immature even answering this thread.

smiley girl · 02-11-2009 09:47PM

I leave mine on always. I turn on the 'sleeping' profile when going to bed, just so I don't leap out of the bed if it rings!
I leave it on for many reasons, 1) incase of emergency, 2) alarm, 3)to see the time if when I wake up during the night, 4) cos i want to!
I don't think that makes me 'stupid and extremely immature' in any way, fail to even see why it would tbh.

Actually, I don't think I know anyone who DOES switch their phone off?? Although, having said that, I don't normally ring anyone in the wee hours!

4zn76tysfajdxp · 02-11-2009 09:47PM

I used to leave it on, but I've been pranked in the middle of the night in the past so I find it wiser to turn it off. Also, I'm not available/arsed to speak to people 24 hours a day, like some of the angry repliers in this thread. Maybe you'd be less grumpy if you had a full night's sleep?

/dodges rotten fruit

entropi · 02-11-2009 09:50PM

I leave it on, i just turn off the music tones so it beeps for a text or a call. Oh leaving it plugged into a charger overnight must be dumber than leaving it on tbh...quick fix way to a house fire:p

Insect Overlord · 02-11-2009 09:53PM

The mob has spoken. We are neither stupid, nor immature.

Steyr · 02-11-2009 09:53PM

pikachucheeks wrote: »

I always leave mine on at night.
Takes ages for my messages to come through if my phone's been off. My phone won't let me send messages for ages after I turn it on again as well.

Buy a new phone then.:rolleyes:

:pac::D:pac:

DancingQueen:) · 02-11-2009 09:53PM

What if there was an emergency and you didn't hear the house phone ring? I feel safer with my phone beside me, it's normally always charging anyway and i use it as an alarm.
It's not really a big deal either way tbh.

opinion guy · 02-11-2009 09:53PM

I used to turn mine off but as i now use it as my alarm, and it takes about 5 mins to shut down/slash boot up I generally leave it on.

What does annoy me are the people who leave on their phone and then bitch about getting texts/calls at night. If oyu have drunken idiot friends who tend to do this then turn the fricking thing off. Generally of course ppl reply with - but what if its an emergency.

IF ITS A FRIGGIN EMERGENCY THEN PEOPLE WILL CALL 999/112. YOU ARE NOT THE EMERGENCY SERVICES. YOU DON'T HAVE A JAWS OF LIFE IN YOUR CUPBOARD WAITING TO SPRING INTO ACTION. THE ONLY THING YOU WILL DO IF CALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT IS NOT SLEEP AND WORRY*§

*rant does not apply to those actually in the emergency services and on call......obviously but getting it in before some wise ass mentions it
§rant does not apply to those with ill family members

LEIN · 02-11-2009 09:53PM

An File wrote: »

The mob has spoken. We are neither stupid, nor immature.

The angry mob! :mad:

02-11-2009 09:54PM

Arjun Old-fashioned Rating wrote: »

I used to leave it on, but I've been pranked in the middle of the night in the past so I find it wiser to turn it off. Also, I'm not available/arsed to speak to people 24 hours a day, like some of the angry repliers in this thread. Maybe you'd be less grumpy if you had a full night's sleep?

/dodges rotten fruit

I call for a vote of no confidence

walshb · 02-11-2009 09:56PM

Mr. Incognito wrote: »

I leave mine on.

Booty calls.

Slut!:)

Senna · 02-11-2009 09:56PM

Mine is always on, firstly for family (mother) reasons and secondly i have to be available for work problems 24/7:(

stepbar · 02-11-2009 09:57PM

I'm struggling with the correlation between "leaving mobiles on while sleeping" and being "stupid and extremely immature"......

Professey Chin · 02-11-2009 09:58PM

opinion guy wrote: »

I used to turn mine off but as i now use it as my alarm, and it takes about 5 mins to shut down/slash boot up I generally leave it on.

What does annoy me are the people who leave on their phone and then bitch about getting texts/calls at night. If oyu have drunken idiot friends who tend to do this then turn the fricking thing off. Generally of course ppl reply with - but what if its an emergency.

IF ITS A FRIGGIN EMERGENCY THEN PEOPLE WILL CALL 999/112. YOU ARE NOT THE EMERGENCY SERVICES. YOU DON'T HAVE A JAWS OF LIFE IN YOUR CUPBOARD WAITING TO SPRING INTO ACTION. THE ONLY THING YOU WILL DO IF CALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT IS NOT SLEEP AND WORRY*

*rant does not apply to those actually in the emergency services and on call......obviously but getting it in before some wise ass mentions it

Not all emergencies(family especially) require the emergency services

walshb · 02-11-2009 09:58PM

stepbar wrote: »

I'm struggling with the colleration between "leaving mobiles on while sleeping" and being "stupid and extremely immature"......

Stupidity is obviously very subjective!

Professey Chin · 02-11-2009 09:59PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I call for a vote of no confidence

SECONDED!!

Are people who leave mobiles on while sleeping stupid and extremely immature?

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