Do we need to be turned on 24/7? Unless you’re Jenna Jameson….
I’m fairly digital. Not just I think so… according to the Pew Internet Study just released (May 7, 2007), I rank in the top 8% of their sample group. There are times though that I’d like to turn off- not just the time that I’m away on vacation, but times that I do not want to be reached via phone, mobile, text message, email, IM, twitter, or any other means of communication. I’m not a loner… just need some time away from digital communication.
I think there should be (correct me if it already exists!) a personal answering service that is a ‘tech layer’ between you and your communication devices that filter all communication coming in – and maybe even going out.
The tech layer/filter allows communication based on rules setup by each individual user. Rules can include hours of availability [to let calls thru], phone number routing, key people, etc.
I’d find this very helpful and would pay a monthly fee for it… or, should my email/voice/text/etc providers make this free of charge with the service I’m currently paying for?
Would you like this?