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Kali Yuga · 08-26-2010, 08:55 AM

OK, so getting back on point here....

Apparently a handful of coffee joints are altering their architecture to avoid Laptopitis:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/di...pagewanted=all

Instead of larger spaces with tables, they are small establishments with stools and bars.

I have to say, my opinion on this topic has slightly altered over the last few weeks. Part of it was that I wound up in a cafe during the day (a rarity for me) and every single person in there, except me, was tapping away on their laptops -- and ignoring each other. I can see how that might get to be a bit much after awhile.

I still don't think banning laptops or technology is a great idea. The "coffee bar" approach seems like a better way to encourage people to unplug for a few minutes.

08-26-2010, 08:55 AM	#159
Kali Yuga Professional Contrarian Posts: 2,045 Karma: 3289631 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 4 No Touchie	OK, so getting back on point here.... Apparently a handful of coffee joints are altering their architecture to avoid Laptopitis: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/di...pagewanted=all Instead of larger spaces with tables, they are small establishments with stools and bars. I have to say, my opinion on this topic has slightly altered over the last few weeks. Part of it was that I wound up in a cafe during the day (a rarity for me) and every single person in there, except me, was tapping away on their laptops -- and ignoring each other. I can see how that might get to be a bit much after awhile. I still don't think banning laptops or technology is a great idea. The "coffee bar" approach seems like a better way to encourage people to unplug for a few minutes.