The article expresses frustration towards internet illiteracy prevalent among adults who have been online for years. The author highlights how individuals continue to engage in risky behaviors online, such as clicking suspicious links and investing in dubious online ventures, despite repeated warnings. This lack of awareness not only leads to personal frustration but also results in technical issues that people then complain about. Another commenter points out the absurdity of individuals, particularly older generations, refusing to engage with technology that has existed for decades, implying a willful choice to remain uninformed.
"I'm 32 and what instantly pisses me off is internet illiteracy. I'm not talking about little kids; they haven't had the chance to learn. I'm referring to people around my age and up who have used the internet for a good portion of their lives..."
"I agree with this, and to add on, when people (especially older ones) say things like, 'I don't do computers' or 'I don't do email.' It's a thirty-year-old technology for fucks sakes. You kept yourself in the dark on purpose..."
#internet-literacy #online-safety #technology-awareness #adult-education #frustration-with-ignorance
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