It’s very simple. Proponents of World Shutdown Day are challenging all of us to shut down the computer for a whole day on Saturday, March 24. (And I’m sure putting your computer on hibernate or sleep mode does not count.)
If you think you can do it, visit the site and click the “I can” button. If not, visit the site all the same, but choose “I cannot”.
You are also encouraged to contribute anything you can to this challenge-slash-campaign, such as videos, podcasts, tips, or comments. I’d also suggest translating the page into Filipino (or Ilocano, Cebuano, etc.), but it might be too late.
Can I do it? Since it’s on a Saturday, I can afford to. I most probably will. You should, too!
I’m participating :D It isn’t that hard anyway; I’ve done it several times this past month (not because I wanted to, though).
Yeah. They should make this an official holiday worldwide. But knowing GMA, she’ll turn into into a Regular Working Holiday. Sheesh.
(EDIT: Testing Edit Comments plugin. You can edit your own comments for up to 30 minutes. *Crosses fingers*)
Hmmm. I can do this since I have an E61 with me so I can still login and surf the net. I guess it is time to sync my Apple BT keyboard with the E61 for faster typing. hehehe…
I think this can be extended to be a DISCONNECT day - meaning, no mobile phones, no PDAs, no computers. A total disconnection from the network. :)
As for me - I will not do it since I do not see a really valid reason to do so. I mean, I write my MB articles on Saturdays for submission the next day. No computer, no article. No article, no money! :P
Besides, I know I can survive not using a computer for a day - be on a flight to the East Coast and you will be off-line for almost 24hours. :)
Off topic:
CONGRATULATIONS on having been selected as a finalist on the Philippine Blog Awards!
Wishing you much luck :)
Eric
Sir Rom, that’s true. I think the word “shutdown” can still apply!
Senor, I am??? Congratulations, too, for making it! ^__^
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I can do that! LOL! NO computers for a day because that’s my baby’s birthday. shweet!
Editing is slick :)
Wow, why is it that people have a good excuse to NOT use the computer on the 24th? The people at Shutdownday.org chose a good day!
Still looking for ideas as to what to actually do on this day, but I’m definitely shutting my computer down for a day. It’s going to be an interesting experience.
world shutdown day? too late
i was online that day :D