Sometimes it takes a little baitin' to bring out the hatin.
I find it offensive that people of a certain age are referred to as "old people" and that they're perceived as being stupid because the natual effect of the aging process sometimes slows down mental as well as physical capabilities.
You in essence just said, if stupid people can figure it out, so can anybody.
But you also have to consider that people of a certain generation were not raised on computers and video games. Even taking age out of the equation, the person or persons who thought it was a good idea to make the VCR clock to blink shoild have been - severly punished. Sure, you can't set the VCR to record without first setting the clock, but didn't they consider that if someone wanted to use that functionality they would not only have to set the click, but navigate the cryptic menus as well?
I spent 15 years of my life working in nursing homes, so forgive me my sensitivity. Anyone who wants them to "die happy" , get motivated and volunteer, or buy them iPads yourself. There are other things than iPads that make them happy, quick story.
It was movie day, and those that could, came out to the activity room to watch the weekly feature. The tapes were often donated or loaned, some were store bought, other were copies or recorded from the TV. Well, it seems that on this one day, the movie was provided on a previously used tape. The movie ended, and, well, it seems that someone had neglected to erase the remaining, previous content that originally occupied the the tape.
I'm sure you've guessed by now what that original content consisted of. Those in the audience who may have appeared disinterested, or even sleeping, sat bolt upright in their high back chairs, eyes wide open and jaws dropped. Luckily, or unluckily, depending on your point of view, the activity director switched it off after about 20 seconds.
No one died as a result, but as far as being happy in your golden years, the iPad does have many uses!
