dslhater
Premium
join:2001-09-24
Chicopee, MA
clubs: | Re: Quitting the Internet
Like a drug addict they will be back lol |
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kpatz
MY HEAD A SPLODE
Premium
join:2003-06-13
Manchester, NH
| It's a little like giving up on the telephone because of telemarketers... how many of them will really leave?
On the other hand, maybe there'll be fewer spambots and virus-spewing boxen out there if more people unplug out of frustration.
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53059959
Temp banned from BBR more then anyone
join:2002-10-02
PwnZone | reply to dslhater
THATS IT!!!! I QUIT!!! I just can't find the "any key" |
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LesL
@sbc.com
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dadkins 
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There seems to be a false sense of security with users that have anti products installed. Many products that clean do not see everything. Just getting the latest updates is not enough. Each product sees items that the other does not. Those of you running one or two products should try another (even if its a trial version) just to see for yourself. |
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Cool Dude
Don't Sweat The Small Stuff
join:2000-08-11
Erie, PA
clubs:  | reply to kpatz
Can't really blame them, internet has become a cesspool.... |
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wifi4milez
Big Russ, 1918 to 2008. Rest in Peace
join:2004-08-07
New York, NY
 ·Verizon FIOS
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 ·RoadRunner Cable
 ·BroadVoice
| reply to dslhater
(sarcasm) You guys have it all wrong! I dont even bother to use the internet, I just use AOL! (/sarcasm) 
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Rickez
Goinginsane
join:2000-09-02
Three Rivers, MA | reply to 53059959
The internet? They have that on computers now? |
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mike1965
Geek4rent
join:2002-09-23
Marion, IL
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the problem is most casual users don't want to take the time to learn about their computer..orhave no one to show them.....they just want to point and click and be done
recently I made a house call for a 60 some year old woman she could not get her DSL connected (was full of spyware) i got her hooked back up...downloaded adaware and spybots and a good free antivirus and explained to her to scan with each and keep them updated...she was very happy and is now surfing with no problems
the other problem is computer retailers seem to just want to sell you a computer and make some $$$ and offer no education I mean how hard could it be to include a piece of paper explaining spyware and viruses for the novice user....
too simple i guess.so it will just keep me makin money 
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moonpuppy
join:2000-08-21
Glen Burnie, MD
 ·Verizon Online DSL
| said by mike1965 :
the problem is most casual users don't want to take the time to learn about their computer..orhave no one to show them.....they just want to point and click and be done
recently I made a house call for a 60 some year old woman she could not get her DSL connected (was full of spyware) i got her hooked back up...downloaded adaware and spybots and a good free antivirus and explained to her to scan with each and keep them updated...she was very happy and is now surfing with no problems
the other problem is computer retailers seem to just want to sell you a computer and make some $$$ and offer no education I mean how hard could it be to include a piece of paper explaining spyware and viruses for the novice user....
too simple i guess.so it will just keep me makin money
This is, by far, one of the most intelligent things anyone has said about the whole issue of spam, spyware and the frustration most people have when dealing with the internet.
Look at the 2 parts I bold-ed. Most people fall into those categories.
Most of us here on BBR are NOT the typical user. We do this for a hobby, because it is our job, or just because we plain like it. We are not the majority when it comes to knowing about computers. I would venture to ask, even though most of us drive cars or trucks, do we really understand the inner working enough to repair it should it break down? |
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a
@qwest.net
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i'm sure someone has posted something comparable to this but i don't care & i'm not going to take the time to find out. the general public never has been or ever will be ready for a personal computer let alone the Internet whether it be in their home or office. i hope the door doesn't kick them in the ass on the way out because i want to thank them for calling our toll-free numbers for computer support & keeping those of us that are literate employeed at multiple levels, (ka-ching). some people are just not cut out to point & click & make it happen. as we all know, the majority of computer/ Internet problems lie between the chair & keyboard. i have to say this...how in the hell can anyone just quit the Internet, i can understanding just quitting a job, that happens everyday but the Internet, that's just not cool. happy new year to all! |
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Wescomperson
@65.242.x.x | reply to Cool Dude
What is ....Internet you said ?:D |
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brad_k
join:2004-07-11
Wenatchee, WA
| reply to 53059959
said by 53059959 :THATS IT!!!! I QUIT!!! I just can't find the "any key" Well then here is the FAQ for you
»web14.compaq.com/falco/detail.as···=FAQ2859
Cheers Brad |
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kdhamann
join:2003-11-08
Medina, OH | reply to 53059959
I put "ANY" on the spacebar of one of the computers at work...still gets a laugh every so often.  |
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lupinia
Premium
join:2004-08-24
Harrisonburg, VA | reply to brad_k
OMG! They actually had to put that on their FAQ? Damn, the average intelligence of the internet has dropped another point  |
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Nightshade
sic semper tyrannis
Premium
join:2002-05-26
Salem, OR | reply to wifi4milez
(sarcasm) I use sneaker net, it is a lot faster than AOL (/sarcasm)
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N834RO
@sympatico.ca | A person could always go to »www.turnofftheinternet.com |
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