Things I don't own

[glittertigger]

I just tried to upgrade to a paid account and as I don't have a credit card this appears to be almost impossible. I was trying to upgrade to post a poll about things I don't own! I'll just ask the question in rambling text format instead.

I own minimal technology for reasons including lack of interest, lack of space, the amount things cost to buy / maintain and environmental concerns. Do you think any of the following (none of which I own) really count as necessities? I do have a mobile phone.

Landline phone
Television
Dishwasher
Tumble dryer
Computer (OK, so I use other people's a lot)
MP3 player or any other electronic gadget

I don't have central heating either, although I do have double-glazing, properly lined curtains and storage heaters. I've often read discussions on poverty which cite the lack of some of these items as a form of deprivation, but I think I live very comfortably.

Comments

[hatmandu.livejournal.com]

I have to confess I own all of these. Oops. I share Duncan's work-from-home needs, which of course include a computer. I used not to have a TV and would still gladly not have one. We do love the dishwasher - and there are some arguments that they use less water than washing by hand. But, er, they cost a lot of carbon to manufacture, so, um. Tumble dryer is built in to washing machine and very useful, though we're trying to use it less. I guess none of these are necessities (except within the context of life as we've constructed it for ourselves). I freely confess to being a technophile, though.

[hatmandu.livejournal.com]

Oh, er, is having flashy little sports car a necessity?! :)

[i-ludicrous.livejournal.com]

Yes.

[glittertigger]

My head says no but my heart says yes!