>But, you know, I infer from the comments I've been reading here that as
>users age, they become less susceptible to this marketing hype, and more
>concerned with durability and quality. If so, then the concerns
>everyone has been expressing, on both sides of the issue, are age-grade
>related. An amusing thought, eh? Of course, there was the admonition
>from Max Weber a hundred years ago of the increasing bureaucratization
>of everyday life. But, I digress. Sorry about that.
>les clark / edgewater, nj / usa
>---------------------------------------------
I think you're right Les. Just went out with my wife to buy a new washing
machine - requirement was for a unit that will do one wash per day for the
next 20 years (like the last one did). We ended up with a very
old-fashioned and basic looking machine - no computer/27 program
options/touch pads/flashing LED's for us (harrrumph!) but a simple, solid,
ugly, commercial type, steel body machine. The newer style units looked
like giant electronic breadmakers and very flimsy too.
Damn young whippersnappers - they'll learn.
Andrew
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