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[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

That average person going to school could afford and access? Books and OTA cable were the usual options, now most of that even costs money. Most actually just drank, which of course isn’t a healthy nor really an option we should factor.

[–] wieson@feddit.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Theatre, live music events, cinema, arcades, the county fair, going to see another city

[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Booze, booze, booze, booze and they don’t have vehicles, so how are they getting to another city?

Most are centered around drinking while doing an activity.

[–] wieson@feddit.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

None of my examples are centred around booze.

The train.

But here are even more examples: Watching a sports game (this one can involve alcohol), playing sports and games, going to the ice /roller skating rink, taking a walk/hike, having a picnic in the park, boat ride on a lake/river, frisbee, hackeysack, board games, jamming out/ making music.

[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world -3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Nowadays, but back when we are talking about, yeah they all centered around booze.

In NA there isn’t trains between cities dude…

Even a large portion of your new ones (other than free public) are all centered around the same main theme, drinking while hanging with friends.

What about solo entertainment? Most of your options are with other people which isn’t what people do all the time, most entertainment is solo, not with others.

[–] ech@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The fact you think all people had to do 50 years ago was read books and drink says enough.

[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

That was affordable and within access for most college students? I also provided other options… so clearly I don’t think those are the ONLY Options dude… for the demographic we are talking about, that’s the usual places.

I can name a few, but they all seemingly have the same alcohol theme as well.

Which demographic are you thinking we are talking about? Provide some options instead of just beaking off. You’re not adding to the discussion here. College students, probably had to rely on public transport. Not everyone is from well off families dude.

[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Sounds like you just have an axe to grind about alcohol.