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.

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[chaosdeathfish.livejournal.com]

I have:

Landline phone (for broadband)
Television (otherwise known as the dust gatherer - I never use it)
Dishwasher (not mine, it's part of the flat. I never use it)
Tumble dryer (part of the washing machine. I never use it)
Computer (YES! Computer! Neeeed internets!)
MP3 player or any other electronic gadget (although it was horribly cheap and now I never use it).

I can't live without a computer with internet access. When I first moved into my flat I had to last three weeks with internet at work only, and I hope never to have to do that again..

[glittertigger]

Looks like there is a consensus that a computer is a necessity and a landline is needed to link it to the internet.