University of San Diego School of Business- Professor Richard E. Custin-
ETLW 302-
This course examines principles of social responsibility, ethics, law, and stakeholder theory.
Interesting view points. I can relate to a time, back when I was a sophomore in high school and my family still had dial-up internet. I was so frustrated because simple assignments that were taking my friends ten minutes to do were taking me twice the amount of time. Especially now, to be a successful student and a successful company I do believe that you need access to efficient internet.
I believe that she brings out a very important issue. In todays society almost everything we do can be done on the computer and through the internet. We are such a technology based society that I believe it is important to have high speed internet in order be efficient in our jobs and every day tasks.
It seems ridiculous. This lady isn't complaining that her kid doesn't have internet at all (that would at least be an argument). Her complaint is that it isn't fast enough. Maybe her car isn't fast enough. We should get her a new one.
I can definitely understand where she is coming from since the internet has become such an integral part of our lives. However, is there internet available at the library? Do the public schools have WIFI? Starbucks? If none of these exist in her town then I can see why she is complaining but the video clip didn't really make that clear.
I completely agree that we as a society are dependent upon the internet now. However, this mother's dramatic plea doesn't make me sympathize with her, it almost does the opposite. There are other options available to her boys- internet cafes, libraries, school. If these options are not available then her concern is more legitimate.
Her emotions seem more fit for a murder than an internet deficiency. I don't think the situation is as grave as she portrays it. If anything she should be angry not sad. The points she brings up are interesting though. Why isn't there fast internet the area? You'd think an internet provider would jump all over an untapped market. There must be more to the situation than she is saying. Are they unwilling to pay for the internet? If that's the case she needs to get her priorities in line. Crying over the internet but not wanting to pay $30 a month is priceless. It's her son's future were talking about!!
Am I wrong in thinking that the government has no role in interfering in perfectly efficient markets, much like that of internet provision? There is a reason Rhonda Locklear is not a purchaser of high-speed internet (until recently), and it is because she values other goods more than she does high speed internet. For her, the marginal costs of high-speed internet do not outweigh the delays her family experiences as a result of dial-up.
The way pricing for broadband internet connection in the United States works is under an unlimited-access flat rate model. Customers like Ms. Locklear may get pinched from this model, and benefit more from a usage-based model, where the consumer will pay per unit time, i.e. minute, that they are connected to the internet. Unfortunately for her, I cannot foresee internet providers implementing such a model because there is a lack of demand for this type. It is not profitable, partly because demand has been crowded out by government schools and libraries which provide internet access, primarily for the type of consumers who would benefit from a usage model. Maybe when we begin to see wait times for computer access at libraries will internet-providers consider changing their model for the rural poor.
At first I thought that this wass some kind of joke. At first it was kind of hard to take the speaker seriously, because she was almost in tears talking about not having cable internet.As she continued to talk I realized it was not a joke, and then I could understand where she was coming from. In todays world almost everything seems to revolve around the internet, and if you can't access the internet, or can't access it quick enough, you will be left behind.
I think that this video is a little over the top. There are plenty of places out there that offer free fast internet. My family had dial-up internet for a long time and we made do. Since she already has internet, I think that there are a lot more problems in the world that need to be dealt with first.
Interesting view points. I can relate to a time, back when I was a sophomore in high school and my family still had dial-up internet. I was so frustrated because simple assignments that were taking my friends ten minutes to do were taking me twice the amount of time. Especially now, to be a successful student and a successful company I do believe that you need access to efficient internet.
ReplyDeleteI believe that she brings out a very important issue. In todays society almost everything we do can be done on the computer and through the internet. We are such a technology based society that I believe it is important to have high speed internet in order be efficient in our jobs and every day tasks.
ReplyDeleteI think she should get her kid a library card and have him open a book
ReplyDeleteIt seems ridiculous. This lady isn't complaining that her kid doesn't have internet at all (that would at least be an argument). Her complaint is that it isn't fast enough. Maybe her car isn't fast enough. We should get her a new one.
ReplyDeleteI can definitely understand where she is coming from since the internet has become such an integral part of our lives. However, is there internet available at the library? Do the public schools have WIFI? Starbucks? If none of these exist in her town then I can see why she is complaining but the video clip didn't really make that clear.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that we as a society are dependent upon the internet now. However, this mother's dramatic plea doesn't make me sympathize with her, it almost does the opposite. There are other options available to her boys- internet cafes, libraries, school. If these options are not available then her concern is more legitimate.
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ReplyDeleteHer emotions seem more fit for a murder than an internet deficiency. I don't think the situation is as grave as she portrays it. If anything she should be angry not sad. The points she brings up are interesting though. Why isn't there fast internet the area? You'd think an internet provider would jump all over an untapped market. There must be more to the situation than she is saying. Are they unwilling to pay for the internet? If that's the case she needs to get her priorities in line. Crying over the internet but not wanting to pay $30 a month is priceless. It's her son's future were talking about!!
ReplyDeleteAm I wrong in thinking that the government has no role in interfering in perfectly efficient markets, much like that of internet provision? There is a reason Rhonda Locklear is not a purchaser of high-speed internet (until recently), and it is because she values other goods more than she does high speed internet. For her, the marginal costs of high-speed internet do not outweigh the delays her family experiences as a result of dial-up.
ReplyDeleteThe way pricing for broadband internet connection in the United States works is under an unlimited-access flat rate model. Customers like Ms. Locklear may get pinched from this model, and benefit more from a usage-based model, where the consumer will pay per unit time, i.e. minute, that they are connected to the internet. Unfortunately for her, I cannot foresee internet providers implementing such a model because there is a lack of demand for this type. It is not profitable, partly because demand has been crowded out by government schools and libraries which provide internet access, primarily for the type of consumers who would benefit from a usage model. Maybe when we begin to see wait times for computer access at libraries will internet-providers consider changing their model for the rural poor.
At first I thought that this wass some kind of joke. At first it was kind of hard to take the speaker seriously, because she was almost in tears talking about not having cable internet.As she continued to talk I realized it was not a joke, and then I could understand where she was coming from. In todays world almost everything seems to revolve around the internet, and if you can't access the internet, or can't access it quick enough, you will be left behind.
ReplyDeleteI think that this video is a little over the top. There are plenty of places out there that offer free fast internet. My family had dial-up internet for a long time and we made do. Since she already has internet, I think that there are a lot more problems in the world that need to be dealt with first.
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