I don't know where you lived in '91, but not everyone had cell phones, yet. At around that time, the only cellphone I saw was used by the rich kid on "Saved By The Bell". It wasn't until '95, or so, that I saw one in person. I knew 2 people with cells, and they were both wealthy. It wasn't until early 2000's, that I started seeing cells everywhere.
In regard to language and courtesy, well I hear ya on that. When I start hearing things that I don't like, I turn down the radio or change the channel. But, I'm pretty thick skinned; it takes more than a couple of idiots talking trash to ruffle my feathers. "Hate speech", being some non-existent phenomenon made up by masochistic people who thrive on victimhood, doesn't bother me.
In regard to physically large transceivers, I happen to like them, and I am delighted that they are still in production. I understand that some folks prefer smaller radios, and I understand why. Fortunately, some manufacturers of CB's have the same understanding, and have produced these smaller radio's. You know, they now make CB's that you can mount in hidden locations, and all the controls are in the hand mic. Spiffy, yeah? Not my cup of meat, but it does appeal to my best friend. So, I can have my oversized, chromed out, multi-colored, tacky-azzed, CB radio, and he can have his discreetly hidden CB radio. Get whatever suits you, Hoss. Let me have what suits me. Frankly, my radio choice is none of your concern. If you don't like it, don't look in my truck. Simple as that.
Lasty, I agree that there are some condescending radio operators, out there, on both the HAM and chicken bands. You are coming off as one of them.
What do you have against rednecks, anyhow? Did some guy in a camo hat and a jacked up 4WD pickemup steal your girlfriend?
Lighten up, amigo. Life is way too short to take all this stuff so seriously. You're going to end up with ulcers, if you continue with this curmudgeonly crabbiness.
