Coffee Shops Pull the Plug on Laptop Users

Post by sfphotoarts » Sat, Aug 08, 2009, 6:12 PM UTC

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I've never been there but isn't that rather a sweeping statement? I thought Canada was pretty big, isn't like me saying in CA many of our cafes...? Sounds like a good reason to move to SF. Any coffee shop that limits or bans internet usage will quickly loose trade to those that embrace it. Wifi is like having a bathroom, its just part of a coffee shop. I'm sorry, but I have no sympathy, the coffee shops need to facto…

Yeah it is sweeping. Tim Hortons has the same sign in every one I've ever been in. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/16/Tim_stores_wik...

ok, that's one place...

Post by rdouble » Sat, Aug 08, 2009, 9:20 PM UTC

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Sounds like a good reason to move to SF Many of the coffee shops in SF have already taken steps to limit laptop usage. Ritual removed all the power plugs. Four Barrel purposely does not have wifi. Same with the newer Blue Bottle in Mint Plaza. Certain cafes like Sugarlump and that one in Bernal which I forgot the name have very bad wifi that they do not fix, on purpose, to limit the number of laptop users. Mami Tobi'…

While some of what you say is true, Ritual did indeed cover their power outlets because there were servers running whole startups there, much of the rest is not. It's pointless getting into each point, like the obvious error about Reverie. Do you really think Craig asked them to remove the WiFi? Just because he's there a lot? And besides, they do indeed have free wifi. As do many places in the Inner Richmond. And whe…

I feel like you're trolling me because I called you out regarding your comments about the Lower Haight filled with beautiful women. I'm not sure what points of mine need to be addressed. However, I did respond - good show. You win.

I've thought about these issues and have decided you are right. Only Miami and Milan rival the Lower Haight when it comes to the likelihood of running into a beautiful woman. Cafe Reverie and most of the Inner Richmond are indeed WiFi "hot spots." A good walking tour of SF would include a stroll up Haight Street starting at the Fillmore. Walk slowly while immersing yourself in the rare natural beauty of your surroundings. Take your time. It's unlikely you will make it up the hill without being approached by a half dozen startlingly gorgeous people, but once you do, head over to Cole Valley to recharge your spirits and check your email in the courtyard at Reverie.

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