I play a game of “how long until they try to sell me shit” when one of them messages me. Its funny because they get better at tip toeing around all of it for weeks then they stop talking to me completely.

It’s because back then there was a thing called boredom which led to creativity and generally happier lives. Now, it’s nearly impossible to be bored, and people are much less apt to learn a new thing or go on an adventure because theyre obsessed with their phones. Institute a no phone or no internet rule on weekends, I do this and it’s great!