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Title: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: stroh on February 27, 2008, 09:37:54 AM http://www6.comcast.net/news/articles/technology/2008/02/11/Starbucks.AT_T/
Never been in a Starbucks, and don't own a laptop. I guess I always thought that that was the draw of coffee houses. Go in buy coffee, and sit and surf. Who the *fudge* would pay 6 bucks an hour to do that? Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: birdymaker on February 27, 2008, 09:40:22 AM the same people that would pay 6 bucks for a cup of joe. ;)
Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: Seamus on February 27, 2008, 09:41:39 AM I thought it was free too. [sm_devil]
Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: twoiron on February 27, 2008, 12:35:02 PM I have a Starbucks in my building. I hate them. [sm_devil]
Being able to use a coffee machine does not make you a barista you *fudge*tard! Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: Blader on February 27, 2008, 12:44:31 PM I found that out the hard way the other day...I had planned to get some "crucial" work done involving plagerizing a bunch of stuff off the intertubes, and then getting some emails out while "on the road" during a 2hr period that was sandwiched in between two chautauquae on the schedule.
So I figured I'd pop right into a Starbucks and get it all done there. OMG!! I actually went up to the counter and said, "Hold it! Am I missing some top secret password? I thought the Intertube connection was part of the deal with the overpriced cappuccino?" Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: Aske on February 27, 2008, 12:45:42 PM ;D
Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: spacey on February 27, 2008, 12:56:11 PM Lemme get this straight- they have the balls to charge $4 for a simple, and slightly burnt tasting, 12oz cappuccino, then put a tip jar on the counter, and on top of all of that still charge for wi-fi access?
Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: Blader on February 27, 2008, 01:05:23 PM Lemme get this straight- they have the balls to charge $4 for a simple, and slightly burnt tasting, 12oz cappuccino, then put a tip jar on the counter, and on top of all of that still charge for wi-fi access? yes!!! that seems to be the racket!!! how do you all say it around here.... the.cosa.nostra.surrenders Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: stroh on February 27, 2008, 01:06:02 PM Lemme get this straight- they have the balls to charge $4 for a simple, and slightly burnt tasting, 12oz cappuccino, then put a tip jar on the counter, and on top of all of that still charge for wi-fi access? LOL That kinda sums up my thoughts. I guess that's why I assumed the wifi was free. Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: stroh on February 27, 2008, 01:10:32 PM how do you all say it around here.... the.cosa.nostra.surrenders That's excellent. Or, if you feel more harmed personally and feel like pointing a finger with a broad brush, you can go with the more inflammatory, yet less satirical: *fiddlesticks*offnowadaysseattlecoffeegrungemicrosux Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: birdymaker on February 27, 2008, 01:26:46 PM Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: Clive on February 27, 2008, 02:50:45 PM The Starbucks nearest my old house always had free wifi. More than once, I parked outside and computed in the car to get something out via email by midnight.
Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: stroh on February 27, 2008, 02:53:29 PM Is that what we're calling it these days?
Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: Clive on February 27, 2008, 02:54:42 PM I didn't say "banged out a missive" or somesuch.
Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: Seamus on February 27, 2008, 03:48:42 PM I didn't say "banged out a missive" or somesuch. "banged out a heater"...LOL.Title: Re: I Always Assumed It Was Free. Post by: Uisce Beatha on February 27, 2008, 03:53:02 PM The Starbucks nearest my old house always had free wifi. More than once, I parked outside and computed in the car to get something out via email by midnight. Cheap ass lawyer won't even spring for internet at home. ::) I'm starting to get a sense for how much missing out on those free beers at Bandon really hurt you. 8) |