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bitter much?
I like that he implied that non-liberals don't really read much; are not into books.
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Mar 15th, 2018 04:26 PM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Robtard
People love the feel and smell of books, the feel of turning pages; reading one on a tablet doesn't compare if you need the physical and olfactory inputs to immerse yourself in the story/topic.
Imo this is going away too. I do still run into this sentiment, and actually used to have it myself (until I actually discovered the convenience of e-books). So it will be slow to die. But think about the types of kids who read a lot: their socioeconomic status is usually pretty good, and those parents are buying tablets that can do 100 things for their kids. Those eventual teens and adults won't give two sh*ts about the olfactory input.
Not sure what Kurk was talking about earlier Re: socializing in B&N though. The place is quieter than a library when I go, even with dozens of people around.
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Mar 15th, 2018 04:29 PM
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I actually love the smell of books.
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Mar 15th, 2018 04:36 PM
Robtard
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Digi
Imo this is going away too. I do still run into this sentiment, and actually used to have it myself (until I actually discovered the convenience of e-books). So it will be slow to die. But think about the types of kids who read a lot: their socioeconomic status is usually pretty good, and those parents are buying tablets that can do 100 things for their kids. Those eventual teens and adults won't give two sh*ts about the olfactory input.
Not sure what Kurk was talking about earlier Re: socializing in B&N though. The place is quieter than a library when I go, even with dozens of people around.
Yeah, eventually, just not anytime soon, imo. But they'll always be books in some facet even far into the future. eg Look at records, they're still a thing. I transitioned to eBooks probably around 8yrs ago (whenever the Kindle Touch came out) and I still miss the feel/smell factor. But the convenience of having all my books in one small device does it for me. My wife tried for about 6ish months, she didn't like it, she went back to paper books.
Same, I live close to a B&N, it's always fairly quiet. Some people talking in the dining area, but they're not loud. They tend to almost treat it like a library when it comes to etiquette. Conclusion: Kurk's just being his immature teen self again and talking nonsense
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Mar 15th, 2018 04:38 PM
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If Teen's are "Immature" then why do Democrats/Leftists want to give them the Vote?
Oh wait....
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Mar 15th, 2018 04:40 PM
Robtard
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Impediment
I actually love the smell of books.
Same, why bookstores and libraries do it for me even though I mostly read eBooks now.
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Mar 15th, 2018 04:42 PM
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I prefer books I don't need to have a battery to read.
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Mar 15th, 2018 04:43 PM
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screens strain the shit out of my eyes and I tend to get distracted by the device they're on (e.g e-textbooks on computer; I get distracted by KMC)
I also enjoy taking margin notes in a physical copy. As for smells...ehh not really my thing.
Make no mistake, e-textbooks have their pros (just ask my back and shoulders)
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Mar 15th, 2018 04:46 PM
Robtard
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Kurk
screens strain the shit out of my eyes and I tend to get distracted by the device they're on (e.g e-textbooks on computer; I get distracted by KMC)
I also enjoy taking margin notes in a physical copy. As for smells...ehh not really my thing.
Make no mistake, e-textbooks have their pros (just ask my back and shoulders)
Use a device that simulates paper and has no glare or light emissions. Why I stuck with my old kindle touch. Sure I need a light-source when reading at night, but that's the same as if reading on paper.
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Mar 15th, 2018 04:50 PM
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Yeah, and even non-specific tablets have apps with night-mode reading. The difference on the eyes is negligible from physical books.
I like taking notes in books as well, so that's a transition, I agree. But it's not without e-solutions as well.
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Robtard
Use a device that simulates paper and has no glare or light emissions. Why I stuck with my old kindle touch. Sure I need a light-source when reading at night, but that's the same as if reading on paper.
The lit screens have their perks. For example, I use my phone to read Raven smut while I fap at night. It'd be hard to do that with a paper copy or old Kindle with a second light source on me.
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Mar 15th, 2018 04:56 PM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Kurk
The lit screens have their perks. For example, I use my phone to read Raven smut while I fap at night. It'd be hard to do that with a paper copy or old Kindle with a second light source on me.
Dude, just lock your door so your mother can't come in. Besides, you're an adult now, she should be knocking first. This guy.
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Mar 15th, 2018 04:58 PM
Robtard
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Digi
Yeah, and even non-specific tablets have apps with night-mode reading. The difference on the eyes is negligible from physical books.
I like taking notes in books as well, so that's a transition, I agree. But it's not without e-solutions as well.
Eh, still feel that even in night-mode my iPhone and iPad still don't compare to my zero- light emission Kindle, when it comes to eyestrain and making one restless. But night-mode is defo an improvement to standard viewing if you have to read on a back-lite device.
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Mar 15th, 2018 05:01 PM
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Dude, just lock your door so your mother can't come in. Besides, you're an adult now, she should be knocking first. This guy.
It doesn't lock anymore; the wood frame is split. Long story short, my mom broke it down last time I tried to lock her out
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Mar 15th, 2018 06:02 PM
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It doesn't lock anymore; the wood frame is split. Long story short, my mom broke it down last time I tried to lock her out
FFS, Kurk. Then I guess she'll risk one of these:
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Mar 15th, 2018 06:11 PM
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FFS, Kurk. Then I guess she'll risk one of these:
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Nah man. I'm discrete and quick af. We're talking about less than 30 seconds. I'm a cautious man, remember?
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Mar 15th, 2018 06:26 PM
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FFS, Kurk. Then I guess she'll risk one of these:
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That is how Robbie's Mom made Him.
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Mar 15th, 2018 06:36 PM
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I wanna try the Walmart pickup just once so I can say I did it.
Click, buy, pick up.
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Mar 15th, 2018 07:09 PM
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I do the click, buy , pick up thing. It rocks when the weather is really crappy out.
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