Am I the only one on this board who expects everyone to have internet access at home? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 11-13-2007, 12:04 AM

When I met someone and they tell me-" No I don't have web access at home" I put it in the same category as-"I don't have cable"

LOL.

When someone tells me they don't I always say to myself-"WHY?

Ireneparalegal · 11-13-2007, 12:04 AM

What do they tell you when you ask WHY?

TVFactFan · 11-13-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

What do they tell you when you ask WHY?

Several Lies. To think of some off the top of my head

"My computer has a Virus"

"Something is wrong with the wire in back of my computer"

My computer needs to be repaired"

LOL

Ireneparalegal · 11-13-2007, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Several Lies. To think of some off the top of my head

"My computer has a Virus"

"Something is wrong with the wire in back of my computer"

My computer needs to be repaired"

LOL

So, they have a computer, they just don't have access. I thought you were implying people who don't have computers PERIOD.

It costs money to get computers repaired. It took me over six months to finally get my CD player fixed on mine.

TVFactFan · 11-13-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

So, they have a computer, they just don't have access. I thought you were implying people who don't have computers PERIOD.

It costs money to get computers repaired. It took me over six months to finally get my CD player fixed on mine.

Some people for some reason just don't want to come out and say-"I don't have a computer" If you don't have a computer you don't have one but don't give me that VIRUS line-lol

Ireneparalegal · 11-13-2007, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Some people for some reason just don't want to come out and say-"I don't have a computer" If you don't have a computer you don't have one but don't give me that VIRUS line-lol

Why? Remember that thread you made abt unplanned purchases...well, someone could have their computer crash, get a virus or have some problem and they don't have the money to go get it fixed. My computer guy charges me $65 per hour. When I finally had my CD player fixed a month ago (after six months of it being broken) it cost me $130 for two hours labor. That was no big deal to me, but I didn't take it in sooner because he had my computer for two days and I didn't want to be without it. To some people, $65 may be their food money, bill money, gas money, etc. You just finished complaining abt $2 chapstick...so don't you think someone can't afford to get their computer fixed?

TVFactFan · 11-13-2007, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Why? Remember that thread you made abt unplanned purchases...well, someone could have their computer crash, get a virus or have some problem and they don't have the money to go get it fixed. My computer guy charges me $65 per hour. When I finally had my CD player fixed a month ago (after six months of it being broken) it cost me $130 for two hours labor. That was no big deal to me, but I didn't take it in sooner because he had my computer for two days and I didn't want to be without it. To some people, $65 may be their food money, bill money, gas money, etc. You just finished complaining abt $2 chapstick...so don't you think someone can't afford to get their computer fixed?

Yeah Irene but if I'm getting the Virus line from 10 people, ONE of them has to be lying-lol

BTW: my DVD player died on saturday and I had to make another unplanned purchase-lol

Mr. Television · 11-13-2007, 12:20 AM

My computer finally broke down last summer and I thought I was probably going to be without one for quite awhile. I got this one at a used computer store for $50 and it works better than my last one.

Ireneparalegal · 11-13-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Yeah Irene but if I'm getting the Virus line from 10 people, ONE of them has to be lying-lol

BTW: my DVD player died on saturday and I had to make another unplanned purchase-lol

Don't you hate unplanned purchases around the holidays???

sorry abt that!

I guess all those people can't just say they don't have the money. You'd be surprised at how many people can deal without their computers. I KNOW I CAN'T.

TVFactFan · 11-13-2007, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Don't you hate unplanned purchases around the holidays???

sorry abt that!

I guess all those people can't just say they don't have the money. You'd be surprised at how many people can deal without their computers. I KNOW I CAN'T.

Since I have had internet access in 2002, I can no longer live without it in my apt. It's on the same level as cable, I NEED BOTH IN MY LIFE-lol

Ireneparalegal · 11-13-2007, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Since I have had internet access in 2002, I can no longer live without it in my apt. It's on the same level as cable, I NEED BOTH IN MY LIFE-lol

Same here. I have never been without access...but I have been without my computer. Some people can't afford it or don't have the need to have their computer like us.

Mr. Television · 11-13-2007, 01:01 AM

Some people can take it or leave it. My sister has been without it for a few years. She's just getting the internet back now. She never missed it . I never even owned a computer until 2000. Now I am completely hooked and don't remember what I did before the internet. lol

OH Nuts! · 11-13-2007, 01:05 AM

I couldn't live w/o the Internet. It's like an electronic genie. And I don't have to buy newspapers anymore, and I can send e-holiday cards no more snail mail. I have Road Runner...so my internet comes up fast and easy--beep beep!!

It's a little pricey $60 a month but worth it to me for the convenience.

Unfortunely, some are not able to fix an electronic item that breaks. I am grateful I can pay to replace something damaged fairly quickly.

TVFactFan · 11-13-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rich p

I couldn't live w/o the Internet. It's like an electronic genie. And I don't have to buy newspapers anymore, and I can send e-holiday cards no more snail mail. I have Road Runner...so my internet comes up fast and easy--beep beep!!

It's a little pricey $60 a month but worth it to me for the convenience.

Unfortunely, some are not able to fix an electronic item that breaks. I am grateful I can pay to replace something damaged fairly quickly.

The TV is the Hearbeat of my APT

The Internet and Cable is the Blood Flow of my Apt

LOL

OH Nuts! · 11-13-2007, 01:26 AM

When I think of all the VAST amts of info I get from the Internet, how much I save not buying newspaers and sending out snail mail, what I spend on having the Internet is well worth every penny. And you can pay bills quickly too.

11-13-2007, 12:04 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,097	Am I the only one on this board who expects everyone to have internet access at home? When I met someone and they tell me-" No I don't have web access at home" I put it in the same category as-"I don't have cable" LOL. When someone tells me they don't I always say to myself-"WHY?

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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	My computer finally broke down last summer and I thought I was probably going to be without one for quite awhile. I got this one at a used computer store for $50 and it works better than my last one.
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11-13-2007, 01:01 AM	#12
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Some people can take it or leave it. My sister has been without it for a few years. She's just getting the internet back now. She never missed it . I never even owned a computer until 2000. Now I am completely hooked and don't remember what I did before the internet. lol

11-13-2007, 01:05 AM	#13
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I couldn't live w/o the Internet. It's like an electronic genie. And I don't have to buy newspapers anymore, and I can send e-holiday cards no more snail mail. I have Road Runner...so my internet comes up fast and easy--beep beep!! It's a little pricey $60 a month but worth it to me for the convenience. Unfortunely, some are not able to fix an electronic item that breaks. I am grateful I can pay to replace something damaged fairly quickly.

11-13-2007, 01:26 AM	#15
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	When I think of all the VAST amts of info I get from the Internet, how much I save not buying newspaers and sending out snail mail, what I spend on having the Internet is well worth every penny. And you can pay bills quickly too.