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to think its a tad ironic for want of a better word

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scuzy · 14/05/2011 18:31

that threads that talk about money issues and literally not being able to afford food on the table are being posted on the internet???? is the internet more important that heat/electricity/food bill?

and its not only here i have seen it on other forums too.

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Mamaz0n · 14/05/2011 18:34

many of those threads will be by people who have had an unseen expense which has wiped tehir account out after paying for their internet.

many people get internet as a yearly contract with their phone provider so have no choice but to keep it even if circumstances change.

strandedbear · 14/05/2011 18:35

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millie30 · 14/05/2011 18:35

Some people take out internet contracts and then their financial circustances change, yet they are still obliged to pay the bill. Others may need internet access for studying or work. I do, but have very little disposable income and sometimes struggle financially.

southeastastra · 14/05/2011 18:36

perhaps they're nicking the internet from neighbours, or using a cafe, or the library

it's cheap isn't it too these days

scuzy · 14/05/2011 18:36

so the internet is no longer a luxury?

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beckibicker · 14/05/2011 18:37

its always the way OP

southeastastra · 14/05/2011 18:37

no it isn't a luxury

bills cheaper if you pay online aren't they

millie30 · 14/05/2011 18:38

No, for some people the internet isn't a luxury. Internet access is a pre-requisite for me to do my degree, and I've read other posts before from people in the same position.

Birdsgottafly · 14/05/2011 18:39

You can get free internet along with your phone line depending on your supplier.

I think that if you have children then you need internet/computer access. They don't always get enough time on a computer in school to be fully computer literate. For the disabled it cuts down on the feelings of isolation.

The internet is a cheap form of leisure and can save you money on your shopping. But then i am also of the opinion that relative poverty destroys self esteem and is damaging. Life in the UK should be more than enough food to eat and clothes on your back. We are a wealthy country.

southeastastra · 14/05/2011 18:39

yes that's true, universities expect you to have internet as well as upto date software packages

NorbertDentressangle · 14/05/2011 18:41

Ours comes free with our land-line phone provider and before that we had it via our techie neighbour (with his agreement obviously) so it cost us nothing.

People could also be using the internet at their local library, at friends/family etc. so I think its unfair to presume people are prioritising the internet over food/heat etc

squeakytoy · 14/05/2011 18:41

Nowadays, the internet is as much an everyday commodity as having a tv or a phone, not a luxury. It is very cheap compared to when it first came out, and most people use it daily.

Tee2072 · 14/05/2011 19:05

Most definitely not a luxury, if it ever really was.

scuzy · 14/05/2011 19:19

guess i didnt think of the contracts or deals ye might get. i can understand for work and study etc but it often crossed my mind as i read some post i have a fiver to last me the week etc and they posting online!

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Tee2072 · 14/05/2011 19:26

Also, as others have said, you have no idea where they are posting from. Could be the library, which is free.

scuzy · 14/05/2011 19:30

true Tee.

apologies folks obv a silly ignorant assumption to make.

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TheHumanCatapult · 14/05/2011 19:36

essential,
without the internet i could not do my online shop as i do not drive as am disabled .schools here email letters to parents not send out ( seniors) .i pay my bills on line .I keep incontact with people becuas eotherwise it could get very lonely which could lead to depression .~I bank online as could not get to a bank

ds2 needs it for school .

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