Refusing to use the internet seems to be more of a conscious choice to remain in ignorance.
I agree. The wealth of information can't be beat. I guess since I work in a Library, I see many types on mediums in parallel (Books, Internet, Newspapers, etc.) So while I may not agree with what souce they consult, I can at least respect there choice/preference. It's certainly interesting to see which people go to first, not to mention what they're looking for.
Funny you should mention that, as I happen to live in Lancaster, PA.
I'm not saying the survey is or isn't accurate. I'm just saying there are gonna be people that don't want to bother with the internet, whatever their reasons may be.
I find it morbidly amusing how some people find the lack of desire to have net access must mean there's something inherently wrong with the person.
Did it ever occur to you that this is no one thing everyone wants or likes? Does everyone watch TV, listen to the radio, read the newspaper, have a (cell)phone? No. Each person has there own preference to how they get information and communicate with others and the world.
Now, whether or not this survey is accurate, as some have already and vibrantly pointed out, is another issue.
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Well, a broken clock is right twice a day.
Touché!
I have a phone at my home and a phone at my desk. That's about all the phone I need, let alone can take. ;)
I agree. The wealth of information can't be beat. I guess since I work in a Library, I see many types on mediums in parallel (Books, Internet, Newspapers, etc.) So while I may not agree with what souce they consult, I can at least respect there choice/preference. It's certainly interesting to see which people go to first, not to mention what they're looking for.
I'm not saying the survey is or isn't accurate. I'm just saying there are gonna be people that don't want to bother with the internet, whatever their reasons may be.
Did it ever occur to you that this is no one thing everyone wants or likes? Does everyone watch TV, listen to the radio, read the newspaper, have a (cell)phone? No. Each person has there own preference to how they get information and communicate with others and the world.
Now, whether or not this survey is accurate, as some have already and vibrantly pointed out, is another issue.
http://infowars.net/articles/march2007/080307TIA.h tm
The part I really love, is their logo. A giant eye of Horus with beams coming out of it encompassing the Earth.
Is it me or does anyone else find that just the slightest bit odd?