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Do you think a digital divide exists in Lawrence?
| Response | Percent | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 52% | 127 | |
| No | 26% | 63 | |
| Unsure | 21% | 52 | |
| Total | 242 | ||
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Comments
RoeDapple 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I see a lot of single digits in my rear view mirror
Did_I_say_that 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Probably not this digit ...
RoeDapple 8 months, 3 weeks ago
^^^^ Official banner for KU's School of Proctology
CWGOKU 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Yes, and it is El Nino's fault
rockchalker52 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I don't use 'em for dividing, only for adding & if I use 'em all, plus a certain other appendage, I's can counts one numbers highers than the missus.
foggydew 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Not just "yes," but God, yes. Lots of folks in the county are left with no options but Hughesnet. Better than dial-up, but NOT adequate.
none2 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Unfortunately, the question didn't even consider rural residents. I guess they figure rural people don't care about the internet as they spend all their time outside battling lions, tigers, and bears.
RoeDapple 8 months, 3 weeks ago
oh my . . .
Frankie8 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I thought the question was about those who have computers and the Internet and those who don't. When I go to the library I notice that every computer has someone sitting there. So, yes, there is a divide.
Did_I_say_that 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Would the fact that many are using the computers at the library kind of negate the divide? To use a computer at the library does not necessarily mean you are divided; just not an owner of a computer. Much like someone who rides the T or uses taxis have transportation without the cost of owning a car.
jhawkinsf 8 months, 3 weeks ago
The digital divide exists, though I suspect it is far more prevalent between the old and young than between the rich and poor. I know. The divide between what I tell my computer to do and what I want it to do is wide and deep.
classclown 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Did_I_say_that
Would the fact that many are using the computers at the library kind of negate the divide? To use a computer at the library does not necessarily mean you are divided; just not an owner of a computer. Much like someone who rides the T or uses taxis have transportation without the cost of owning a car.
September 4, 2012 at 4:14 p.m
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That depends. Are they regulated to insure that as many people as possible are given a chance to use them as needed? Or does Henderson's brigade park themselves at the computers all day depriving others of their use?
kernal 8 months, 2 weeks ago
I think the library has a one hour time limit for users.
Did_I_say_that 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Does the Library staff administer drug tests to find out if they are users? :-)
hitme 8 months, 2 weeks ago
It's Obama's fault
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