Xiaofan Chen wrote:

> Back when I first used Internet, I was very eager to learn (to use
> Pine, to write HTML in Notepad, to use FreeTel and SeeUSeeMe,
> to set up my homepage in Geocities and other website).
> But laterly I am reluctant to join networks like linkedin and
> others. I do not use Skype (phone card is easier). I do not have
> a personal website now. I just started to use Blog. I do not
> know why FaceBook is worth that much. In fact, I do not understand
> why Google earns so much money as I consider online advertising
> to be almost useless to me. I seldom buy things online as it is
> much easier to have a close look to buy things.

Just about the same thing here (but Unix/Linux and emacs ;-). I
still have my web site and it's popular enough for me. I am careful
about what I say though as foot-in-mouth disease gets amplified on
the internet. Though I'll be honest it's the same as not burning
bridges with employers or former employers. That just seems like
common sense (yes I know, a very uncommon thing). Also it helps
that Dr. Neil Cherry is the first thing when searching for my
name (though he has passed away)-; .

FaceBook has me stumped, I see nothing but problems with it (already
well discussed).

A lot more shopping is being done over the internet. You can get
opinions and pricing though you do have to be careful that those
opinions are not the seller's! It's just another tool in being a
smart buyer and yes, I prefer local shops also.
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