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- Yellowstone is on the verge of becoming the new Mount St. Helens.
- Wow. That "advocacy group" is out of touch completely or at least it's leader is.
How the hell does some kid posting facebook updates "take away" anything from other people?? I've never read a more ridiculous response from a supposed official organization in my life. - I unless I don't understand the issues, I agree with "pappcam". Other than an added antenna or two (hidden from view), how does internet affect someone's experience in the park. It might even be more attractive to people who can see the park and still stay in touch.
pappcam wrote:
Wow. That "advocacy group" is out of touch completely or at least it's leader is.
How the hell does some kid posting facebook updates "take away" anything from other people?? I've never read a more ridiculous response from a supposed official organization in my life.
It's called Nannyism, where some groups think they need to order the rest of the population around. To suit their views.- I'm betwixt and between in deciding whether placing better internet access into our National parks is a good idea or not.
Currently, I do not allow children traveling with us to a campground to bring electronic gadgets past a Kindle which has a use I can comprehend.
Thought the obsession with electronics was over the top back in the early 80's when I went camping with my kiddos and nearby children played Mario into the night and still think it's worse now. Don't want anyone to miss the Grand Canyon because they're texting/tweeting/whatever. Should all this traveling be about a new environment observed within a family then let's save the Instagrams, FB, Twitters and emails for a set time during the early evening, if at all.
Still, I do need to have cell phone accessibility for work when I travel. As well need to call children's parents and my mother from time to time. So yes, there is a fine balance in how how I perceive the need for this modern convenience. - And I perceive I need more use than you so you and don't need anyone to worry about what I will miss. Keep to your fine balance and I will do my own balancing thank you. Nanny, Nanny, Nanny.
mobeewan wrote:
And I perceive I need more use than you so you and don't need anyone to worry about what I will miss. Keep to your fine balance and I will do my own balancing thank you. Nanny, Nanny, Nanny.
Nopeeeeeeee.
I'm not your grandmother but do hope you find her soon.- Well here's a novel concept.....if you NEED 24x7 access to the internet regardless of where on the planet you are, provide it for yourself with the technology that's available right now.
As far as i'm concerned, the NP staff and concessionaires should have all the bandwidth and technology they need to allow them to effectively manage the parks resources and run the businesses that are allowed inside the parks. Providing high-speed internet access to the visitors is unnecessary, and a waste of tax dollars.
:):) - I can't think of a reason to change the current situation. Yes, it is well behind the current technology, but the visit is worth the time. I don't think that they need to upgrade the service so as attract more visitors. The only problem is that a cell phone's battery will go down quickly as the poor thing keeps shouting at high power to see if any body (tower) can hear it. So, turn it off or leave it on a charger.
As we left Yellowstone and they rolled up Fishing Bridge right behind us, I was still waiting for some e-mail to come in. Most of our time there, I had phone access and maybe 3G. The day that we were in Mammoth, I did have 4G and used it to run the PITA updates on my phone while we watch the elk herd move through town. (That was a sight!)
If you absolutely have to be on wire all the time get a room and stay in Mammoth. Or get a satellite system. You will miss a lot of terrific stuff and maybe never get stuck in a Bison-Jam.
Matt
