[bevlaur]

I feel that putting every form of ID, payments, account numbers, family information, etc. etc. on your cell phone is really not a good idea. With all the hackers and IT individuals who try to take advantage of us all, not just old people but the public in general it is so dangerous to have it all on your phone. Just per chance, can you imagine if you happen to lose your phone and one of those nasty, very technically intelligent hacker persons gets ALL your info?
I find that there are lots of times rather than carry all the cards, especially simple things like grocery store discounts, pharmacies, etc. just use your cell/home phone number.

[Jokomo]

Originally Posted by rhood

I can check into the airport for a flight or a sporting event using an app on my my phone. When will The Villages get on the ball and allow this technology to be used for Rec centers and golf?

What will it cost The Villages and what is the benefit to The Villages? It won’t ever happen until the benefit matches or outweighs the cost. And their math skills are excellent.

[rwfisher1969]

Originally Posted by Alaska Butch

As more folks move here that have used the tech in their everyday life, we will see more advocating for it.

Don't worry, we're moving in more and more by the day. To us, having a phone with us at all times is common place. It is an everyday appendage! lol

[rwfisher1969]

Originally Posted by joseppe

Much of the Villages (or maybe Villagers) seem to shun technology. Paper and Pencil seem to be the norm.

As more and more of the next generation moves in, that will have to change. Its just the way it is. Technology is not a bad thing.

[jcreason5616]

Just had this conversation last night. We surmise it will take 10 to 15 years until this catches on but when it happens I will jump for joy!!

[rwfisher1969]

Originally Posted by DrBrutyle109

Thank you. Agree 1,000 %. It’s becoming a very lazy society

Its not being lazy. It is a more productive way of doing everyday tasks.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

Because the ones still living in the 1900s dont know updated technology and someone would still have to be there to do it for them

Or they simply don’t like being surgically connected to a cell phone full of apps that track everything they do.

[rwfisher1969]

Originally Posted by mrichardwebb

We need to move to 21st century. Technology is efficiency. Ok with old ways as optional but don’t force me to be ancient and archaich in everyday life.

Microphone drop!

[rwfisher1969]

Originally Posted by Kgcetm

Why do people move here and want to make it the way it is there? Something's not right. Maybe genetics?

Against current popular beliefs in TV, CHANGE is good!

[rwfisher1969]

Originally Posted by thelegges

We have been coming to TV since 07, I never thought people were in the dark ages as you are posting. According to posts you must really be surprised that residents can function at all, being they don’t have any tech savvy. Some choose to be off the grid after many years of work, but still have that knowledge

What an insult to this community

We have the most diverse community that I know of. Retired Military, Physician’s, NASA, Educator’s, Engineer’s, Medical Staff, and the list goes on.

That is not diversity.

[dlspiess]

When you vote Back home they don’t even have to show their ID and you can’t force them to. Not good in my opinion

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I am OK if they make digital an option, but please don't make it mandatory and replace being able to show an ID. I for one do not like being forced to use my phone for everything, and have it full of Apps that track everything I do. I would much rather just show my ID, the good old fashion way. Besides, its much easier to carry my ID in my money clip, which is always with me, then to always have to bring my phone wherever I go.

It would have to be an option. Believe it or not, I've met villagers that don't have a smart phone or a computer.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by thelegges

We have been coming to TV since 07, I never thought people were in the dark ages as you are posting. According to posts you must really be surprised that residents can function at all, being they don’t have any tech savvy. Some choose to be off the grid after many years of work, but still have that knowledge

What an insult to this community

We have the most diverse community that I know of. Retired Military, Physician’s, NASA, Educator’s, Engineer’s, Medical Staff, and the list goes on.

You don't mention that there are plenty of retired school teachers, postal workers, factory workers, police officers, firefighters and plenty people who retired from blue collar jobs.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by joseppe

Much of the Villages (or maybe Villagers) seem to shun technology. Paper and Pencil seem to be the norm.

Nothing is or ever will be perfect. We still use checks-Imagine.
We moved to the villages about eight years ago. I have no idea how they got our address.
I was turned over for collection for a claimed unpaid water bill. Typical of many companies, rather than investigate they turn you in for collection and you get stuck doing their job. The water company was sold. Due to their error or previous error
they had my bill as un-paid. Perhaps, used to dealing with dead beats. I gave them my check number date etc. They went away for a year or two and then started the same thing again. They were shocked when I demanded a letter stating what the issue was and that if I was KIND ENOUGH to send them a copy of the cancelled check they would resolve the matter. I did that. As expected a year latter they started again. I told them to research their letter dated, signed by.........
Paper pencil, pen still is useful. Imagine doing this as they expect-on line banking.
My credit is excellent. We all have disputes. I always insist on a signed letter of apology
and I have a pile of them. Computers do not solve all problems. For many things they change things, invent new problems and or make old problems more difficult to resolve.

Mark Twain said something like-We don't make any progress because we lose what was.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by rhood

I can check into the airport for a flight or a sporting event using an app on my my phone. When will The Villages get on the ball and allow this technology to be used for Rec centers and golf?

Just one opinion, but don't think I'd like the idea of having to take my cell phone every time I went to a pool or played golf, but would be fine with me as long as you didn't HAVE to have a cell phone with you, would continue to be an ID card. My other concern is that most of these are associated with large populations (air travelers, Starbucks customers) so the investment in the technology would pay off. But for Villagers ? WHO would pay the huge initial and on going costs since that would require substantial PROFITS the are sustainable; surely not the owner/developers ? Perhaps the $50 cost of a card could be pushed up to cover the app and associated technology ? For me it works just fine for me but would not fight it if this is what our community wants ! I would hate the idea that if I lost a phone (?) and cards were no longer accepted, that I would have no access to amenities until I waited the period to find or recover the phone... that's why it would not make much sense to discontinue the ID cards completely IMO. BTW, I've had very spotty success with my digital passport ! I for one will no longer rely on it !