Questions: Technology & Internet

Playlists and clearing mp3 track names were something that you did on your pc, not on your device

Sometimes, downloading... err "borrowing" music was frustrating because it never downloaded properly or was "fake"
Regardless you knew that your music was priceless and you were the most popular in your friend circle

how long can you go without checking your phone?

Back when I was a teen (early 2000's) technology wasn't like it is today. Social media was in its infancy (except for MSN messenger and Myspace) and we didn't have smart phones. This meant that when we wanted to talk to the opposite sex, we had to talk to them face-to-face, we didn't really have the option of interacting via technology.

I see so many teens here asking questions like "how do I talk to girls/boys?" or "what do I say to him/her?"

This made me think: Do you think technology (i. e. social media, texting, etc.) has made it easier or harder for teens to interact with the opposite sex?

On one hand, I believe technology allows teens to interact with members of the opposite sex without as much social awkwardness, however, I think it has had a negative impact on face-to-face communication skills.

What do you think?