sure almost everything I buy is available at Amazon for 20% less, but
finding something interesting, buying it and going home to read it is
sort of all wrapped up in a whole enjoyable process.
- Jim
Jerry Johnson wrote:
>No.
>
>I was just being a smart @$$.
>
>I actually completely agree that each person should only subscribe to things that make sense for them.
>
>I like going to Barnes & Noble and shop for new books, even though they are cheaper at Amazon, and often available at the library.
>
>Not cost effective, but it makes me happy.
>
>Jerry Johnson
>
>
>
>>>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/07/03 05:25PM >>>
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>>So you must pay hourly connect charges to access the internet?
>>
>>(Since you have subscriptions and all)
>>
>>Jerry Johnson
>>
>>
>
>No, but that's partly because hourly connect always-on broadband doesn't
>make sense. And it's a necessary evil with some things. And because it's
>always on, I can set up my system to make use of the connection even when
>I'm not actively there. Somehow playing a movie or game while I'm not there
>just doesn't work out as well. :-)
>
>But honestly, do you _like_ paying subscription fees for net connection?
>Just because we do it doesn't mean we have to like it.
>
>As for NetFlix or the similar game rentals, I have nothing against people
>who do like it. It just doesn't work for me. I just happen to much prefer
>going to my local local video store, being able to pick up something that
>instant that strikes my fancy, and I'm supporting a local business. And they
>have great prices. With their mid-week special, I can rent four movies for
>five dollars for five days.
>
>-Kevin
>
>
>
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