RE: Work-Friendly Cafes v.s. Social-Friendly Cafes
I think it's kinda silly; when I would go to the cafe, there were people working, and people talking. It's rather nanny-ish to decide what is good for others.
Two, it won't stop socializing people from checking their smart phones, which don't need wifi. Addicted people will still be addicted to checking every ping.
Three, a lot of people who opt to work at a cafe where they need wifi do so because they have nowhere else to go. I was a regular at Starbucks when I had no wifi at home. Maybe others have noisy homes, noisy neighbors or kids running around and the cafe is quiet by comparison. Honestly the cafe was noisy to me from the loud music and people talking, either on their phones or to each other, and I found it difficult to concentrate. But I needed the wifi.
Basically, I just see this as them losing business. It's pretentious of them.
PS, I like your bean art. :)
Pretentious that the business owner decides to run his business in the way he feels is best? I think it’s proactive that the business owner has made a decision and acted on it. Time will tell if he loses trade because of it. Many places do well without free WiFi. For those that want free WiFi they will go to where they can get it. For those that want food or coffee they will go to where they can get it. For those that want both, well, there’s loads of places they can go too.
Let’s stop judging people for taking decisions of their own accord just because they don’t line up with our own.
Thanks so much @phoenixwren - Yes, love making bean art as they are fun. Also thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's very much appreciated.
Thanks so much @phoenixwren - Yes, love making bean art as they are fun. Also thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's very much appreciated.