As an old timer, I see threads like this and have a bit of a chuckle. One of the things that I liked about being at sea when I sailed was the disconnection. No better way to prepare for it than restricting cell/smart phone access. Now, connectivity is a bit better at sea, but still hit and miss. Of course when I sailed, ships were equipped with radio telegraph stations and the tugs I sailed on had sideband radio. Often times it is better to be disconnected with shoreside life to better concentrate on the task at hand.