What would you do if this happened?

The internet goes down for a period of time say 6 months, in what ways would it impact your life?

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Magnolia · 31-35, F

I just became so uncomfortable thinking about that. I actually can't imagine my life without the internet. I wouldn't be able to talk to my boyfriend, I wouldn't have a job, I wouldn't have any of my pastimes...

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@Magnolia you could call him up and talk to him, we have cell phones without the Smartphone features.

Magnolia · 31-35, F

@cherokeepatti That's true but it's extremely expensive to call someone's cellphone from across the world and without my internet-based job I definitely wouldn't have the cash!

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@Magnolia you can get calling card deals sometimes, but some countries tax the calls so you wouldn't get such a good deal on some