Toxic waste gone mad

[Icarus]

Who knew that our cell phones are partly responsible for the development of a city akin to hell?
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-dystopian-lake-filled-by-the-world-s-tech-lust?utm_source=pocket-newtab

[Randy]

That's awful. I wonder what the working conditions are like? It was probably asked and got no answer. It's just all that sulfur and coal dust they have to breathe. I guess China doesn't care as long as we buy the latest gadgets.

[Tom62]

It is a sad that we live in a consumer world, where people think it is necessary to replace their electronic devices every x. numbers of months. I try to use my electronic devices as long as possible. Only last year I retired a 12 year's old notebook, because it was literally falling apart and I'm still using a 2009 iMac. Most of my previous PC's, I've given away to charity organisations or friends.

[Davin]

Aye, in my gaming circle, I'm often dumped on for not upgrading my PC at least every year. But I figure, as long as I can keep playing the latest games (by reducing the GFX settings), I'm good. So I go 3-7 years between upgrades and I rarely ever upgrade the MB, Proc, RAM, and Video Card all in one go.

My phone, I like to keep as long as possible. I like everything I have to go as long as possible.

[billy rubin]

[Randy]

Aye, in my gaming circle, I'm often dumped on for not upgrading my PC at least every year. But I figure, as long as I can keep playing the latest games (by reducing the GFX settings), I'm good. So I go 3-7 years between upgrades and I rarely ever upgrade the MB, Proc, RAM, and Video Card all in one go.

My phone, I like to keep as long as possible. I like everything I have to go as long as possible.

I've had my phone since before my daughter got married. My last one was a flip phone which was still working but I had it for many years too. I traded in for something better.