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glittertigger) wrote2007-01-26 11:10 am
glittertigger) wrote2007-01-26 11:10 am
Things I don't own
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.
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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Television - whilst I could live without, I do really enjoy relaxing in front of a programme or a film. Given how much I need to relax, I'd prefer to have a television
Dishwasher - had one a couple of years ago, was useful, but in no way essential. Especially if there is only one or two of you, unless it's a tiny one like we had, it just takes ages to fill it by which point you are out of plates and cups anyway so have to wash up.
Tumble dryer - i haven't had one for a while and I wish I did just for the convenience. I also suspect that drying clothes on radiators whacks up our bills more than a tumbledryer would. But I've lived without one for a long time, so I'll just carry on.
Computer (OK, so I use other people's a lot) - I use my puter a lot and haven't got net access at work. I'd miss it if I didn't have it and I'd never speak to anyone again I suspect. i do also work from home on it, so it's necessary in that sense, but I could stay longer at work and avoid that.
MP3 player or any other electronic gadget - I love my MP3 player, it gets me through the nightmare travel around london and I do love my music so much that it would be hard to live without it.
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