# Jackson, Mississippi library computers, no e-mail allowed. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 14, 2003, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackson-mississippi-library-computers-no-e-mail-allowed/155023 "2003-02-14T07:40:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![mblackwell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5fc32e/32.png) [@mblackwell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mblackwell)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2003, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackson-mississippi-library-computers-no-e-mail-allowed/155023/21 "2003-02-14T20:10:51Z")
I say that it is a stupid rule. It may be necessary because of lack of money, but it is still stupid. They dont even need antivirus software, they could just re-clone all the machines every night. It doesnt take more than 30 seconds per machine to start a ghost job and it can be left running and will be ready the next day. ---
**Author:** ![Neurotik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/91b2a8/32.png) [@Neurotik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neurotik)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2003, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackson-mississippi-library-computers-no-e-mail-allowed/155023/22 "2003-02-14T20:13:48Z")
Again, go pay for your e-mail system if you need access. I like the rule and the library shouldn’t have to bother taking even that extra 30 seconds of free time if they want to. Just don’t use their internet access to check your e-mail. ---
**Author:** ![BoBettie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2003, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackson-mississippi-library-computers-no-e-mail-allowed/155023/23 "2003-02-14T20:29:35Z")
> [@](#): > > 1. Reduces, not prevents. Again, stupid people = viruses. Nope, that about sums it up in my opinion. you’re dead on. ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2003, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackson-mississippi-library-computers-no-e-mail-allowed/155023/24 "2003-02-14T22:29:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by KneadToKnow \* > \*\*I assume from your petulant attitude that you are too young to remember this antediluvian era, but I assure you, it is possible to find a job without ever once using e-mail. I have (I am grateful to say) not been without gainful employment since I graduated college going on 13 years ago, and I have never once used e-mail in getting any of the jobs I’ve had. \*\* Bravo for you. I graduated more than a decade ago and I _have_ used email for job searching. I’ve even hired people who sent me their resumes via email. In making those hiring decisions, I never interviewed anyone who _didn’t_ send me their resume by email. Your point is irrelevant. BTW, **Mockingbird** is petulant for reasons totally unconnected with his age. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2003, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackson-mississippi-library-computers-no-e-mail-allowed/155023/25 "2003-02-14T22:41:20Z")
My point is irrelevant because it doesn’t agree with your experience? No, our experiences conflict. That doesn’t make either one of our points irrelevant. You have your experience and your point and you are welcome to them. I would appreciate if you would allow me the same courtesy. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackson-mississippi-library-computers-no-e-mail-allowed/155023.md?page=1)