25139, a side issue Posted by BooDaah, Wed Jan-24-01 07:46 AM
one particular issue which i failed to mention is a lack of infrastructure.
poorer neighborhood ARE the last ones to get certian wiring capabilities becuse of the percieved lack of demand.
that's real
and for those who wanna see the original comment, here it is:
(fron the "? for everyone" post:http://www.okayplayer.com/dcforum/DCForumID1/1862.html#32 in responce to okp yinka's satatement)
Yinka: >the class thing is this, most >working class people cannot afford >to have internet access in >their homes. many can, >but most cannot. ME: you know what though. i'm beginning to think this is a myth. do you realize that the most expensive isp's are less than cable tv in terms of cost? additionally, i know places where actually getting the computer is becoming easier and easier. this is completely off topic, but i just wanted to point out that though the "digital divide" exists, it doesn't have to. but i digress...
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