The scene. I’m sitting in my doctor’s waiting room. A friendly 70+ lady is seated next to me and we’re having a pleasant chat about computers.

[Me] I always thought it would be nice to teach computer use at the neighborhood nursing homes. You could be quickly in touch with family, get to know people through blogs or lists. You could even…

[Friendly 70+ lady] Oh no. Did you see on the news about that fella who raped women he met on the computer?

[Me] Um, yes.

[F 70+ L] Oh no. Raped five or six women.

[Me] Hmm. I was just thinking that elderly people, sometimes, you know, feel isolated and want …

[F 70+ L] Nope, not for me.

[Me] Been seeing Dr. Brandt for a while?

[F 70+ L] Yes. Great doctor.

[Me] Good. Good.

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