Posted by Chuck Rhode on August 10, 2008, 11:52 am
On Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:35:35 -0600, Bob Myers wrote:
My Internet Service Provider (ISP) wanted a 40% price increase to
about $28 per month for my high-speed Internet connection. I take
this as prima facie evidence of a worldwide electron shortage. ... so
-- to spite my own face -- I've cut off my nose (my DSL line) and gone
back to 56Kb service for $15 per month.
This is to let you know I've found your newsgroup posts interesting,
and I want to continue, receiving them. However, in the future when
you include YouTube links, I would appreciate also a text-based
synopsis, which will help me decide whether to turn on *javascript*
and *flash* and try to watch streaming video through my dial-up line.
Thanks for your future consideration.
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.. Chuck Rhode, Sheboygan, WI, USA
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Posted by Timberwoof on August 10, 2008, 12:36 pm
I would have given them a chance to give me a 40% increase in service
speed or otherwise justify he increase.
> I take
> this as prima facie evidence of a worldwide electron shortage.
Heh.
> ... so
> -- to spite my own face -- I've cut off my nose (my DSL line) and gone
> back to 56Kb service for $15 per month.
>
> This is to let you know I've found your newsgroup posts interesting,
> and I want to continue, receiving them. However, in the future when
> you include YouTube links, I would appreciate also a text-based
> synopsis, which will help me decide whether to turn on *javascript*
> and *flash* and try to watch streaming video through my dial-up line.
I suppose it's reasonable, but often it gives away the joke.
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