/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/pensioners-need-more-support-to-get-online-says-think-tankRight-wing think-tank Policy Exchange has suggested that an army of internet-smart pensioners should be entrusted with the task of getting even more elderly people online. This is a necessary step, according to the think-tank, to ensure that el...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/pensioners-need-more-support-to-get-online-says-think-tankTue, 25 Sep 2012 19:05:01 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:a187bb78-f10b-4d21-9fcb-19742feb992cDAB0<p>From what I have observed, a lot of seniors just do not want to go into whe web.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>My own mother absolutely refuses to use a computer.&nbsp; No amount of help, suggestions or access will change that.&nbsp; My wifes older sisters and their husbands are the same as my mother.&nbsp; They just do not want to go online.&nbsp; Period.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So while I like the idea, I really do not think that this effort will change the overall number of seniors on line.</p><p>They just do not want to do it.&nbsp; Please respect their wishes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just my opinion,</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=15035&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">