A great way for computer geeks to get out more

[KrillBee]

I figure there are probably a lot of people on ATOT and elseware that spend a lot of time on the internet and don't get out much.

Going to a coffee shop with wifi, a library, or an internet cafe seems like the perfect solution. Then not only can you surf, but you might start talking to someone.

Any flaws to my idea? I couldnt think of any, other than that Starbucks requires a monthly fee to use their wifi, and you'd probably want to order something too, if you'll be there for a few hours using one of their tables, but whatever.

 

[PhlashFoto]

I go to Panera Bread locations. Better food and latte. Plus FREE wifi. Starbuck FTL.

 

[Philippine Mango]

How about you do something other than with the computer? Your world doesn't have to revolve around computers you know...

 

[KrillBee]

Originally posted by: ELopes580
I go to Panera Bread locations. Better food and latte. Plus FREE wifi. Starbuck FTL.

yeah, thats a better idea, someplace free would be better. but the other day i was at Starbucks and it was packed with young beautiful women.
Sure there's a Dunn Bros near me that has free wifi, but its all older people who stop in there.

 

[KrillBee]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
How about you do something other than with the computer? Your world doesn't have to revolve around computers you know...

I try to do other stuff, but going on internet forums and facebook and online messaging is just too much fun. Plus online is a great way to meet people too. And at the coffee shop you can meet people both online and in person.

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: KrillBee

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
How about you do something other than with the computer? Your world doesn't have to revolve around computers you know...

I try to do other stuff, but going on internet forums and facebook and online messaging is just too much fun. Plus online is a great way to meet people too. And at the coffee shop you can meet people both online and in person.

Gawd, just do something else. Internet forums are only fun if you're procrastinating on something that requires the use of a computer.

 

[PremiumG]

Does Starbucks give free wifi if you purchase a drink?

 

[bamacre]

When I am not at home, I do not wish to be around a computer.

 

[kedlav]

Originally posted by: KrillBee
I figure there are probably a lot of people on ATOT and elseware that spend a lot of time on the internet and don't get out much.

Going to a coffee shop with wifi, a library, or an internet cafe seems like the perfect solution. Then not only can you surf, but you might start talking to someone.

Any flaws to my idea? I couldnt think of any, other than that Starbucks requires a monthly fee to use their wifi, and you'd probably want to order something too, if you'll be there for a few hours using one of their tables, but whatever.

Or you could just nef at work and do things during the day...

 

[KrillBee]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango


Gawd, just do something else. Internet forums are only fun if you're procrastinating on something that requires the use of a computer.

it started as a procrastination tool, but became much more. Maybe I just need to find something that I enjoy even more.

Originally posted by: PremiumG
Does Starbucks give free wifi if you purchase a drink?

i dont think they do. i think you have to buy some plan with them for about $10 a month or something.

Originally posted by: kedlav

Or you could just nef at work and do things during the day...

unlike a lot of people, I sort of feel guilty if I go on the forums while at work.

If you work in IT, there is never such a thing as downtime, there is always stuff to do. So really by surfing while at work, I'm preventing myself from doing something more productive.

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: PremiumG
Does Starbucks give free wifi if you purchase a drink?

nope. To get wifi, you need a 'hotspot' plan with t-mobile. I have one where its basically pay as you go but if you use it a lot, it becomes too expensive..

 

[kedlav]

Originally posted by: KrillBee

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango


Gawd, just do something else. Internet forums are only fun if you're procrastinating on something that requires the use of a computer.

it started as a procrastination tool, but became much more. Maybe I just need to find something that I enjoy even more.

Originally posted by: PremiumG
Does Starbucks give free wifi if you purchase a drink?

i dont think they do. i think you have to buy some plan with them for about $10 a month or something.

Originally posted by: kedlav

Or you could just nef at work and do things during the day...

unlike a lot of people, I sort of feel guilty if I go on the forums while at work.

If you work in IT, there is never such a thing as downtime, there is always stuff to do. So really by surfing while at work, I'm preventing myself from doing something more productive.

Operations Center FTW. Sit and react can't be beat.

 

[KrillBee]

Originally posted by: kedlav


Operations Center FTW. Sit and react can't be beat.

operations center? what is that? like a helpdesk?

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: ELopes580
I go to Panera Bread locations. Better food and latte. Plus FREE wifi. Starbuck FTL.

Panera is more of a restaurant.

does Panera allow u to sit there for hours at a time with just 1 cup of coffee?

 

[KrillBee]

Originally posted by: JEDI

Originally posted by: ELopes580
I go to Panera Bread locations. Better food and latte. Plus FREE wifi. Starbuck FTL.

Panera is more of a restaurant.

does Panera allow u to sit there for hours at a time with just 1 cup of coffee?

good question. i wonder how picky coffee shops are about people sittin there for hours too.

 

[JEDI]

at starbucks i assume not at all since you're paying them for it

 

[mercanucaribe]

Now that I put a 100gb hard drive on my laptop, I can install WoW on it, instead of running from an external, which means I can play WoW in a cafe or other public venue!

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: KrillBee

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango


Gawd, just do something else. Internet forums are only fun if you're procrastinating on something that requires the use of a computer.

it started as a procrastination tool, but became much more. Maybe I just need to find something that I enjoy even more.

Originally posted by: PremiumG
Does Starbucks give free wifi if you purchase a drink?

i dont think they do. i think you have to buy some plan with them for about $10 a month or something.

Originally posted by: kedlav

Or you could just nef at work and do things during the day...

unlike a lot of people, I sort of feel guilty if I go on the forums while at work.

If you work in IT, there is never such a thing as downtime, there is always stuff to do. So really by surfing while at work, I'm preventing myself from doing something more productive.

I had downtime for the first time ever today. I map oil & gas leases, so I always have something to do, but today my project manager was at ESRI's 2007 Petroleum User Group Conference and his boss had to go and find leases for me to map. Spent it neffing and browsing Craigslist, where I found the aforementioned 100gb hard drive for $65.