Comments on: Would Vancouver Coffee Shops Ever Pull The Free WiFi Plug?

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:21:59 +0000

I like the term Cafe Lofers.

I think it is a fine line the cafes have to walk.

I also wrote about it here:
http://coffeevancouver.ca/2009/09/10/wireless-rumblings/

By: Vaughan

Vaughan — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:02:13 +0000

I agree with the NYC approach and have seen lots of “campers,” esp. during busy times, that should give their heads a shake,

Some people have obviously moved their “home office” to a coffee shop and are making long business calls on their cell phones (LOUDLY) as well as doing their emails etc.

The one hour idea is a good one

I’m not in the restaurant business but I find it stunning (or stunned) that people don’t realize some little guy/gal is trying to run one and hopefully make some money.

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By: Stephan Drolet

Stephan Drolet — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:55:30 +0000

If they aren`t buying the product, then what other place of business would allow people to sit “for hours” ? Especially if there IS a lucrative crowd trying to get in.

Artsy or not, these people are simply abusing someone elses generosity and restrictions are in the establishments best interest. More power to them.

Too cheap to pay for your internet and now too cheap to pay for your coffee. How exotic.