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High-speed users know more 'useless stuff'
(old news - 11:55AM Wednesday Sep 22 2004)
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Broadband users are more social and have a better understanding of pop-culture than their dial-up counter-parts, says a study from the University of Michigan. They aren't more involved in more complicated areas of study like politics than dial-up users, the study concludes. "Despite its increased speed and a greater opportunity to utilize political resources on the Internet, broadband Internet doesn't seem to be more effective than narrowband Internet in fostering politically active citizens," notes the study's author.

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ronpin
Imagine Reality

join:2002-12-06
Nirvana

If only

If only we got out more often!
permalink · 2004-09-22 11:58:26 · Reply to this

dadkins
Go For It
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join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA

Re: If only

Define "got out"...

I'm outside right now(love my wireless laptop!).
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permalink · 2004-09-22 12:03:25 · Reply to this

dadkins
Go For It
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join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
·Comcast

DUH!

With Broadband, there is more than just slow a$$ text to view. Why would I want to read some political crap when I can watch some videos? Granted, I can look at all the freakin news print that anyone could possibly want, but why add to the sniveling about this proposal or that candidate?

There are enough people complaining as it is, I'm not going to be another(said as he sulks off to watch something mind numbing).
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Nuke 'em all, let God sort 'em out.
permalink · 2004-09-22 12:02:06 · Print · Reply to this
jporter07

join:2004-03-22
Mobile, AL

Re: DUH!

I remember an article back in 1999 saying the same thing about dial-up Internet users compared to non Internet users.

LOL
permalink · 2004-09-22 12:03:00 · Reply to this

Plasticman
Will Work For Bandwidth
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join:2002-09-06
Harrisville, RI
clubs:

Re: DUH!

I'm only 3 and a half years old..........:)

Plasticman
permalink · 2004-09-22 12:14:12 · Reply to this
cevans59
Premium
join:2003-08-14
Smithton, IL

You know what they say

You can lead a horse to water .......
permalink · 2004-09-22 12:25:11 · Reply to this
Queasy

join:2004-01-20
Lawrenceville, GA

Oh yeah!

Well...well...we get more pr0n! Take that you narrow-band ninnies!
permalink · 2004-09-22 12:30:42 · Reply to this

antiphishing
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Wilkes Barre, PA

edit:
September 22nd, @01:05PM

High-speed users know more 'useless stuff' (huh)


Look they found my brain !
I'll sleep better at night knowing that people who use DSL have a better understanding of society issues over people who use only dial-up.



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permalink · 2004-09-22 13:04:18 · Print · Reply to this

BM Fan

join:2004-08-20

your kidding

Its good to know our universities are studying such groundbreaking topics. not like we need a cure for cancer or aids
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permalink · 2004-09-22 13:08:10 · Reply to this

Dirk Daring

join:2000-08-03
Ashburn, VA

Re: your kidding

umm...

»www.technologyreview.com/article···p?trk=nl
'Researchers from the Weizmann Institute in Israel have constructed a molecular-size computer that is programmed to find signs of cancer cells, and when they are present, dispense DNA molecules designed to eradicate those cells.'

and

»www.wired.com/news/medtech/0,128···ophead_1

'BERKELEY, California -- It took Adam Arkin and David Schaffer just $200,000 and a grad student to develop a potential treatment for AIDS. And that scares them.'

Next?
permalink · 2004-09-22 13:13:03 · Print · Reply to this

seaquake
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join:2001-03-23
Millersville, MD
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Really?

High-speed users know more 'useless stuff'

My wife tells me this almost every day.
permalink · 2004-09-22 13:09:35 · Reply to this

PhoenixAZ
Joshua
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join:2004-01-04
Phoenix, AZ
·Cox HSI

Re: Really?

said by seaquake See Profile:
High-speed users know more 'useless stuff'

My wife tells me this almost every day.
How do you think I got interested in Dont walk lights and traffic signals? Thanks to broadband!
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The signal says Don't Walk, I ran! I wasnt walking, is that a problem?
permalink · 2004-09-23 01:25:18 · Reply to this

TheSaint

join:2002-01-25
Atascadero, CA
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...

quote:
Define "got out"...

I'm outside right now(love my wireless laptop!).
Priceless.
permalink · 2004-09-22 13:28:22 · Reply to this

waldoooo

join:2001-12-15
Fountain Valley, CA

Kerry supporters?

"They aren't more involved in more complicated areas of study like politics than dial-up users, the study concludes."

"In recent years, more politicians, including President George W. Bush, have recommended that affordable high-speed Internet access become available to all Americans by 2007."

The people from Michigan doing the study must be Kerry supporters.
permalink · 2004-09-22 13:52:30 · Reply to this

ronpin
Imagine Reality

join:2002-12-06
Nirvana
·AT&T Southwest
·Charter Pipeline

Re: Kerry supporters?

said by waldoooo See Profile:
In recent years, more politicians, including President George W. Bush, have recommended that affordable high-speed Internet access become available to all Americans by 2007.
Funny how all of Bush's programs seem to kick-in well after he would be re-elected (i.e. Medicare Drug Benefit) At least Kerry is about the here and now.
permalink · 2004-09-22 14:45:28 · Print · Reply to this
Queasy

join:2004-01-20
Lawrenceville, GA

Re: Kerry supporters?

said by ronpin See Profile:
At least Kerry is about the here and now.
For someone in the hear and now, he's really focused into stuff that happened over 30 years ago.
permalink · 2004-09-22 15:11:09 · Reply to this
hedyd4u
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join:2003-12-16
Schenectady, NY

Re: Kerry supporters?

Did Kerry lie or just change his mind?
permalink · 2004-09-22 17:00:16 · Reply to this

waldoooo

join:2001-12-15
Fountain Valley, CA

 thats funny I think Clinton was about the here and now too. Now many of American jobs are out of the country due to his policies. Actually I think he was about the worst president this country has ever had. I could go on for pages and pages but this thread is about the broadand user vs dial up user study.
permalink · 2004-09-22 17:23:34 · Reply to this

ronpin
Imagine Reality

join:2002-12-06
Nirvana
·AT&T Southwest
·Charter Pipeline

Re: Kerry supporters?

said by waldoooo See Profile:
I could go on for pages and pages but this thread is about the broadand user vs dial up user study.
A rare bit of self control from a party that's traded rigorous diplomacy for testosterone.

Maybe this will help? »www.michaelmoore.com/words/index.php?id=163
permalink · 2004-09-22 17:29:30 · Print · Reply to this
TercelChick

join:2002-08-13

Kids

If you don't stop arguing about politics, I'm going to pull over this car!!!:p
permalink · 2004-09-22 18:58:55 · Reply to this
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