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Article: Connect time. (financial and other pitfalls of online services) (new services offered online) (Column)
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- Computer Shopper
- Article date:
- October 1, 1993
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You and I both know how utterly delightful and engaging online systems can be. For news, information, entertainment, gossip, games, or just staying in touch with friends, they can't be beat. But having said that, it's worth pointing out that online services have their dark side as well.
I talk a lot about getting the most bang for your online buck. That's important and I'll always focus on it. Nevertheless, no matter how good a deal you can get from an online service, you can still spend too much. I know, as you probably do, dozens of friends who spend far too much money online. People who are new to online services are especially vulnerable to spending too much. The ...