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MP4VT2004
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MP4VT2004

Nah, I also clearly stated that...

...while I acknowledge that these people have always existed and to a degree we are more aware of them now, I believe they are also more common now. So yes, I refuted your post to the extent that you believe the only thing that has changed is that the internet has made us more aware of these people. I believe that in addition to that, technology allows people to have to do less on their own to survive, which has created more of these "barely hangers on" over time.
Posted: 01/21/2025 at 12:40 PM ET
(In response to this post by vthokieq)

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I received an email from the Gas company "High bill explanation"
Vienna_Hokie • 01/21/25 09:47 AM ET
Got one of those from my electric company**
HokieNLot11 • 01/21/25 05:31 PM ET
And gas is way cheaper than heat pumps @ temps below 35 degrees.
ColoVT82 • 01/21/25 01:47 PM ET
we have radiators in our house. We also have mini-splits, but the
reestuart • 01/21/25 05:09 PM ET
...wait till you hear about your smart meter...**
BobG • 01/21/25 12:09 PM ET
You must not read NextDoor site. Smart move. **
Stork • 01/21/25 09:57 AM ET
those posts are typically great. I saw one where a person was complaining
reestuart • 01/21/25 11:05 AM ET
with a late fee too?**
coshokie • 01/21/25 02:32 PM ET
I don’t remember that part. **
reestuart • 01/21/25 03:05 PM ET
I don't-, and that is one of the many reasons why
Vienna_Hokie • 01/21/25 10:05 AM ET
Meh...don't think society "lost" that.
vthokieq • 01/21/25 10:14 AM ET
I'm not so sure.
MP4VT2004 • 01/21/25 12:20 PM ET
So you're advocating we should leave those people behind?
vthokieq • 01/21/25 12:27 PM ET
No, I clearly stated that I'm not arguing whether it's good or bad that...
MP4VT2004 • 01/21/25 12:33 PM ET
Well sure...as I said though, that doesn't necessarily refute my point.
vthokieq • 01/21/25 12:36 PM ET
Nah, I also clearly stated that... ◄
MP4VT2004 • 01/21/25 12:40 PM ET
I don't even know what you're point is at this point.
vthokieq • 01/21/25 12:42 PM ET
I think that must be a reading comprehension issue on your end. 🤷
MP4VT2004 • 01/21/25 01:17 PM ET
Ok
vthokieq • 01/21/25 01:20 PM ET
That's what I was going to say...read any community forum.
vthokieq • 01/21/25 09:59 AM ET
My furnace is gas and my water heater is electric.
ElbertoHokie • 01/21/25 09:54 AM ET
Higher duty cycle on the furnace drives the electric bill up too
MAHokie69 • 01/21/25 11:05 AM ET
The fan from the furnace should be minimal electricity I would think. **
ElbertoHokie • 01/21/25 11:08 AM ET
Yea, fans/blowers use almost nothing
Tafkam Hokie • 01/21/25 01:07 PM ET
...unless your air filter looks like this:**
MP4VT2004 • 01/21/25 01:22 PM ET
Not sure who your electric company is but Appalachian Power
AbsolutVT03 • 01/21/25 10:12 AM ET
Try an insulating blanket
Vienna_Hokie • 01/21/25 10:02 AM ET