User talk:The CPSC Team

Digital Use in Columbus, Ga.

I find that the use of digital media is growing in Columbus. When I am out running errands, I see more and more people typing away on their "smart phones" or rather they are browsing their social media pages. Even at some of my favorite restaurants, the method of paying for the dinner bill has changed into simply swiping a credit card on a tiny card reader that is synced to a tablet of some sort. Walk into any electronics store and you will see that big, bulky computers and large buttoned phones (especially phones with cords) are now a thing of the past. Not only that, but many companies are using social media to reach out to customers. For example, many businesses within Columbus constantly ask customers for their email addresses so they can send them coupons. I see so many people showing cashiers coupons on their phone rather than by paper. I've even done so myself at a few stores. This town has turned into a digital hub with the population being kept in touch through hands-free calling and Facebook messages. It's a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, as well as keeping in touch with certain businesses. People can chat with each other even though they are all the way on the other side of the globe. Digital use within Columbus also continues to grow due to Columbus having such a large college population. With the ability to download text books to mobile phones and devices, paper bound books and workbook assignments are being replaced with downloadable material better suited for this new turn in education. (R.M) The world is constantly buzzing from the growth of the digital world, but does it take away from personal, face-to-face relationships? That is for each individual to decide.The CPSC Team (talk) 00:57, 6 September 2013 (UTC)C. Terry The CPSC Team (talk) 15:19, 6 September 2013 (UTC)A. Wade