Why TF do Kindles and the like even need to exist? I read on my iPhone while the audiobook is playing.
if you prefer to read on your phone, by all means read on your phone.
but making the jump from that to “e-readers should not exist” is fucking stupid.
Do Not Disturb and self control are a thing and have never been a problem for me.
congratulations. would you like a gold star.
This isn’t rocket science.
I have ADHD. regulating my attention sometimes is rocket science.
obviously that’s not the only reason, I have neurotypical friends and family who love their e-readers, and I’m sure there are people with ADHD who prefer reading on their phones.
remember that there are 8 billion people in the world, and not all of them have the exact same preferences as you do. that isn’t rocket science.
cerebralhawks@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 week ago
Sorry, I misunderstood — you were offering to buy me one? Because if we’re spending your money, then I’m willing to consider your opinion on why I need one in my life.
Because if it’s my money we’re spending, your opinion on where my money goes isn’t worth the time you took to type them out. Nor is the opinion of the other 8 billion people in my life. If someone wants to buy me one, maybe I’ll see the utility. But from where I sit, it’s not worth spending money on to duplicate a feature I presently enjoy on the devices I already own.
So… you gonna put up an Amazon gift card or… what?
Vodulas@beehaw.org 1 week ago
Your initial comment was why do they need to exist, not just that you don’t need one. That’s great you like your setup and it works for you. olive_tips point was that they exist because other people like them and use them.
On a personal note, I have had my Kindle for years and don’t want or need a tablet. The battery still lasts weeks, and it is jail broken so I can easily transfer DRM free books from calibre. I have not held an iPad mini, but it is lighter than any other device I have held, and fits in my pocket.
spit_evil_olive_tips@beehaw.org 1 week ago
apparently I misunderstood too, because it seems like your goal is purely to be an asshole and get into arguments on the internet. have a nice day.