Category Proposal :

[+RakeInTheCache]

Not all of us travel with mobile connectivity. Wouldn't be handy to be able to locate Internet Cafes at your travel destination by using Waymarking?

 

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[+StagsRoar]

Excellant idea - I'm surprised this hasn't been presented sooner. I wish I had thought of it myself!

[+silverquill]

Not all of us travel with mobile connectivity. Wouldn't be handy to be able to locate Internet Cafes at your travel destination by using Waymarking?

 

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There is already a Wi-Fi Locatin category that's been around a long time. I think this is unnecessary redundancy, even tthough not all Wi-Fi locations are internet cafes.

[+Dew Crew]

Not all of us travel with mobile connectivity. Wouldn't be handy to be able to locate Internet Cafes at your travel destination by using Waymarking?

 

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There is already a Wi-Fi Locatin category that's been around a long time. I think this is unnecessary redundancy, even tthough not all Wi-Fi locations are internet cafes.

The idea is that people without wireless internet capabilities can find somewhere to go to use the internet.

[Jeremy]

Not all of us travel with mobile connectivity. Wouldn't be handy to be able to locate Internet Cafes at your travel destination by using Waymarking?

 

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There is already a Wi-Fi Locatin category that's been around a long time. I think this is unnecessary redundancy, even tthough not all Wi-Fi locations are internet cafes.

The idea is that people without wireless internet capabilities can find somewhere to go to use the internet.

 

I agree. Oftentimes you don't even have a computer with you but still need access to the 'net. Great idea

[+silverquill]

 

The idea is that people without wireless internet capabilities can find somewhere to go to use the internet.

 

Ah, yes! I stand corrected. I've been in that situation -- esp. in other countries, and the internet cafes were a life saver! Waymark them!!

[+Dew Crew]

 

The idea is that people without wireless internet capabilities can find somewhere to go to use the internet.

 

Ah, yes! I stand corrected. I've been in that situation -- esp. in other countries, and the internet cafes were a life saver! Waymark them!!

Haha! I agree, I think this would be a great category.

Edited April 28, 2006 by Dew Crew

[+RakeInTheCache]

Only need 1 more person to complete the requirement. Then we can go further defining the category.

[+silverquill]

Only need 1 more person to complete the requirement. Then we can go further defining the category.

 

How are you doing on this?

 

What is your definition of "Internet Cafe?"

[+RakeInTheCache]

First stab :

 

An internet cafe is a private establishment having at least one workstation (a screen and a keyboard) which is provided to customers in order to gain access to the internet. The service is normally provided for a charge. Most internet cafe's charge on a per unit of time basis. Food and drink may or may not be offered.

 

Still looking for another group member.

Edited May 6, 2006 by RakeInTheCache

[+silverquill]

First stab :

 

An internet cafe is a private establishment having at least one workstation (a screen and a keyboard) which is provided to customers in order to gain access to the internet. The service is normally provided for a charge. Most internet cafe's charge on a per unit of time basis. Food and drink may or may not be offered.

 

Still looking for another group member.

 

I think this is a good start! I think you've captured the essence.

This distinguishes it from all of the wi-fi establishments.

 

Anyone who has travelled out of the U.S., our lives elsewhere, will realize what an importan part of the landscape internet cafes are! I was surprized when staying in the little town of Tamazunchale, Mexico, how easy it was to find a little internet cafe, sometimes in the open markets inbetween the piles of chiles and the hanging meat!

 

In the urban centers they were more sophisticated, of course, and I've seen them in Boston and other places.

 

A worthy waymark category, and with good variables a valuable resource as well.

[+The Blue Quasar]

You now have five people as Members of the Group (including yourself).

 

You'll have to promote at least two to Officer class to move to the next phase.

 

It's a good idea, I'm looking forward to seeing it get created.

 

The Blue Quasar

[+RakeInTheCache]

Thanks to all who joined the Internet Cafe group! I'll get started on the next step.

[+The Leprechauns]

Please be certain to include in your category description an explanation that distinguishes this category from the wifi hotspot category. The explanations above were very helpful to me.

 

I've done the same thing in the Landlocked Lighthouses category, by differentiating them definitionally from lighthouses that are used for maritime navigation. I then provide a link to the proper category, Coastal Lighthouses.