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Originally Posted by ficbot
I honestly don't know what to say anymore to people like this. I really have difficulty with the idea that this has to be an either/or scenario. My dad never thought he would like an ebook reader. He still has all his paper books. But he also has a Kobo and has been enjoying re-reading classics from his childhood. Where is the harm? I like my cookbooks and decorating books in paper, but I have 1500 novels in ebook, and I would not have the space to store that many in paper. So having that e-collection gives me joy. Again, where is the harm?
As for the 'I don't know anybody' argument, it could apply to anything, so...so what? I mean, in MY demographic, we are all young, urban folks without a lot of money, so nobody buys cars. I don't know a single person who has bought a car in the last five years. Does that mean I fail to understand why there is a market for them? Does that mean I think there should NOT be a market? Of course not. Other people (not me) buy them, and best of luck to them. Why should I care?
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wait for the fun of hitting your 50s and you'll suddenly realize the value of driving that 14yr old pickup which still looks and drives like new. Especially when you look at the $20k sticker price on anything new and comparable to what you have. Sure I might get 3-4MPG better, maybe, but for the difference even at today's fuel prices. Then after adding in insurance, increased licensing and what not, it's cheaper-to-keep-her so to speak, smarter too. So don't feel like you all are missing out on anything special because eventually you'll love the idea of driving that old car. I know I sure do.