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Re:Why I am not going to buy a computer (1987) [pdf] by spennant on Monday June 20, 2022 @09:00PM (#31818429)
My dad is in his 80’s and has all the tech. (computer, iPad, iPhone, etc…) Thing is, he doesn’t believe anything (true or false) from his devices. He just thinks that everything he reads is from someone trying to sell him something and/or part him with his money.

I’m not sure if he’s wrong.

Re:Why I am not going to buy a computer (1987) [pdf] by bee_rider on Monday June 20, 2022 @11:33PM (#31819549)
There are two types of offers that are made to me: Scams, and bad deals. If a good or service was worthwhile, it wouldn't need to try to get my attention.
Re:Why I am not going to buy a computer (1987) [pdf] by q-big on Tuesday June 21, 2022 @06:38AM (#31822373)
> If a good or service was worthwhile, it wouldn't need to try to get my attention.

This might hold under the assumption that you invest nearly all of your free time informing yourself about possibly interesting offers. But this is clearly not the case.

Re:Why I am not going to buy a computer (1987) [pdf] by fbanon on Tuesday June 21, 2022 @07:26AM (#31822661)
He is right.

This is something that should be taught in elementary school.

Re:Why I am not going to buy a computer (1987) [pdf] by _carbyau_ on Tuesday June 21, 2022 @12:25AM (#31819861)
That "what are they getting from me" attitude is a filter I view the world in.

I didn't realise it until I went to my local library. I had a mental glitch until I realised I could drop my suspicions and relax. Was pleasant to simply be there.

Re:Why I am not going to buy a computer (1987) [pdf] by Tade0 on Tuesday June 21, 2022 @06:06AM (#31822211)
My maternal grandfather is 95 and his attitude is similar. Meanwhile my father gets into one bad deal after another.

That being said the former is, for lack of a better word, a minimalist, while the latter seized an opportunity to move out from a back then communist state and make enough money to buy property with cash.

I grew up utterly confused on how to conduct myself.