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Originally Posted by issybird
Another thing that really, really bothers me about this is that it's discriminatory, against populations that should be a first priority for libraries, the poor and the elderly, both of which are less likely to have/be able to afford smartphones and data plans.
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Exactly. Libraries should be about expanding access, not limiting it. My mp3 player costs around $30--far, far less than any smart phone. And it doesn't require wi-fi or a data plan.