what would you do if they closed down the internet?

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AreaCode707

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
I'd use the telephone a lot more, that's for sure. I'd also probably get more work done. The biggest hit I'd take would be not being able to talk with HotChic and Linuxboy over AIM anymore though.

ZV

I'd start writing to Washington, Ohio, and Florida using *gasp* pen and paper! Or maybe I'd get some phone numbers. Mostly what I use the net for is talking to folks.
 

Flaredair

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Mar 8, 2001
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I'd break out the Crying Towel. Haven't used it lately as the NJ Nets have turned around.
 

MacBaine

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Originally posted by: DrumminBoy
Originally posted by: Cyberian
Originally posted by: kendogg
Its just a question that popped into my head....
I think id go insane and seek mental care for the rest of my life.

Its so crazy how the internet has become a part of our lives..
I have a copy of the Internet on CD-ROM. PM me if you need a copy.

I'll take 2.

Damn, you must have had to, like, zip it, and then overburn!
 

Ernieb

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people would be closer to eachother, i will use the phone more to ask questions instead of searching on the internet.. pepole would do outdoor activities more i think..
 

amdskip

Lifer
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That'd be horrible because just think how close everyone can stay with their high school friends and without the net it would not be as nearly as easy. We are a close group and plan on staying that way which is really cool.
 

Geekbabe

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The same things I did when I went without web access due to move, get outside more,exercise more, see people in real time, read books, sleep more have more of a life :)
 

ndee

Lifer
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I would sit in front of the computer 24/7 and would press the Refreh button with the hope that ATOT comes back.
 

BennyD

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i would move over to one of the pirate internets that spring up in a matter of minutes.


I have a copy of the Internet on CD-ROM. PM me if you need a copy.

cool

is it like: D:/internet://forums.anandtech.com/messagepost.cfm?threadid=882238&STARTPAGE=1
 

Freejack2

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Dec 31, 2000
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The library would get to know me by name.
I probably wouldn't have much use for my computer except for when games I liked came out or if I needed to do some productivity think like write a paper or send a fax.
 

joohang

Lifer
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Here in Vancouver/Lower Mainland BC area, it is very possible to suffer from an "Internet blackout" for months if the Harbour Centre gets destroyed.
 

BennyD

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Originally posted by: joohang
Here in Vancouver/Lower Mainland BC area, it is very possible to suffer from an "Internet blackout" for months if the Harbour Centre gets destroyed.

thats all the information i need

mwuaahaahaahaa :p
 

Occifer

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Originally posted by: element®
I'd make my own friggin internet, with beer, and hookers. Ok forget the internet, and forget the beer...


LOL! Bender! Consider yourself quoted
:p
 

eakers

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Aug 14, 2000
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if the internet closed the being eakers would go away and leave kathryn to be her own person.

*twitch twitch*

shutupshutupshutup