NationStates Jolt Archive


where in "e-society" are you?

Pure Metal
09-08-2006, 16:51
check it out (based on UK postcode) http://www.spatial-literacy.org/esocietyprofiler/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5256552.stm



i got...

Your neighbourhood is categorised in the E-Society classification as being in group F : Instrumental E-users and type F17 : Computer magazine readers. Full descriptions are below.

Group F : Instrumental E-users

This Group tends to use electronic technologies for purely instrumental purposes, because they provide a practical method of saving time or money. They have plenty of other leisure activities that they enjoy and tend to be light television watchers. However they find the Internet useful for purchasing on line and they are smart enough to realise that they can drive better deals when purchasing goods and services if they fore-arm themselves with consumer information. Generally they use the net to undertake transactions and manage their personal finances rather than to explore.

This Group contains mostly people in well off, middle class, owner occupied suburbia. Many have children.


Type F17 : Computer magazine readers

This Type contains mostly middle aged users of electronic technology. They are people who have access to personal computers and the Internet and are interested in the features and functions of technologies. Many members of this type read magazines and purchase additional software and hardware over the Internet, but they are more oriented to the use of the Internet for personal finance transactions than for purchasing. For example this Type does not purchase children’s wear or apparel over the Internet and is a low user of on line grocery shopping services. This Type is a good market for Internet banking services.



seems to fit pretty well actually (though i myself am a webdesigner and derive a lot of leisure from the net, so i'm probably more net-savvy than most in this area, but it still fits most round here)
Baguetten
09-08-2006, 16:54
I don't have a postal code with letters in it, you insensitive clod!
Rasselas
09-08-2006, 16:55
Your neighbourhood is categorised in the E-Society classification as being in group A : E-unengaged and type A03 : Technology as fantasy.

Not surprising, considering I live on a road full of old people :p
The Gate Builders
09-08-2006, 16:56
Same as Rasselas. Same level as LINCOLN. Ugh.
Antikythera
09-08-2006, 16:57
do you have to have a uk post code?
Baguetten
09-08-2006, 16:59
do you have to have a uk post code?

Depends on if you've read the sites linked to.
Pure Metal
09-08-2006, 17:00
I don't have a postal code with letters in it, you insensitive clod!

based on UK postcode

do you have to have a uk post code?
the research was done in the UK so i should guess so. but you can try others why not.
Antikythera
09-08-2006, 17:01
Depends on if you've read the sites linked to.
the second link wont open...and the first one does not have much info on it
The Gate Builders
09-08-2006, 17:01
Different postcode formats will just make it cry.
Pure Metal
09-08-2006, 17:08
the second link wont open...and the first one does not have much info on it
both fine for me :confused:
The blessed Chris
09-08-2006, 17:10
Your neighbourhood is categorised in the E-Society classification as being in group E : E-independents and type E15 : Committed learners. Full descriptions are below.
Pure Metal
09-08-2006, 17:14
i like this picture from the "unengaged" category :D

http://www.spatial-literacy.org/esocietyprofiler/image/class/Aa.jpg
Antikythera
09-08-2006, 17:14
both fine for me :confused:
i dont know...but it does not really matter since i dont have a uk post code
Glitziness
09-08-2006, 17:17
-snip-
I got the same as you!
Weird, but cool :p
:fluffle:
Kazcaper
09-08-2006, 17:18
It doesn't cover Northern Ireland :mad: I wish the UK would make up its mind as to whether or not we are actually logistically part of it.
Pure Metal
09-08-2006, 17:20
I got the same as you!
Weird, but cool :p
:fluffle:
no wonder we get on so well - we're both group F geeks ;) :D
Rhursbourg
09-08-2006, 17:26
Your neighbourhood is categorised in the E-Society classification as being in group D : E for entertainment and shopping and type D12 : Small time net shoppers
Not bad
09-08-2006, 17:29
I worry about privacy a little when I see databases like this.

Then after a moment of quiet reflection I quit worrying about privacy so I can worry about spam instead.