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From: Bill Z.
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:57

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Jerry Peters <jerry@example.invalid> writes:

> In alt.internet.wireless Steve Pope <spope33@speedymail.org> wrote:
> >>Likewise, many sites cannot be navigated without accepting lots of audio 
> >>and video. There is no disincentive to them, except (maybe) lost 
> >>customers, but there's no way I can force Amazon not to have lots of 
> >>graphics that eat up bandwidth. This is not just retail sites; many B2B 
> >>sites are laden with Flash content.
> > 
> > At least you can turn off flash.  It may impair your ability
> > to use some sites though.
> > 
> > Steve
> 
> But turning it off makes most sites more usable, even with a broadband
> link.

... which is one reason I don't have flash on my system - too many web
sites abuse it.



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