It's not stupid at all. If you didn't buy it, you would have lost a source of revenue, which would have made your situation worse in the long run.
I'm definitely spoiled, as in, I've never had to worry about having food and shelter. I've been close to that point while looking for work, but its never actually happened.
I'm fortunate enough to have a tablet and a computer, and while my computer is clearly better suited to some tasks, I could do pretty much everything that I have to do with a tablet, a Bluetooth keyboard, a $5/month vps, and an internet connection. It might not be ideal, but if it were my only option, I'd be just fine. There's actually people out there who prefer to work like this.
In short, I don't always create content on my tablet, but it definitely helps me be more productive.
Stupid to admit it because my credibility is in the toilet as is. Reminding people that I am homeless just gives them another excuse to be dismissive assholes. No one wants to hear that I am competent, intelligent, etc and on the street because of my medical situation. It is too threatening. It is far more comfortable to believe my problems are somehow due to poor choices. It is similar to the principle that if you want to convict a rapist, you want a jury full of middle aged men, not women. Women will blame the victim and let the rapist off. Most women do not want to believe that you can do nothing wrong and still be the victim of sexual assault. So they find fault with the rape victim and conclude she was "asking for it" so they can tell themselves "I will never be raped because I would not (dress that way/talk that way/go to that part of town/whatever)."
I know plenty about social psychology. It is actually a personal strength or I literally would likely have died.
Anyway, off topic and probably nothing anyone wants to hear. I am just kind of cranky this morning.
I'm definitely spoiled, as in, I've never had to worry about having food and shelter. I've been close to that point while looking for work, but its never actually happened.
I'm fortunate enough to have a tablet and a computer, and while my computer is clearly better suited to some tasks, I could do pretty much everything that I have to do with a tablet, a Bluetooth keyboard, a $5/month vps, and an internet connection. It might not be ideal, but if it were my only option, I'd be just fine. There's actually people out there who prefer to work like this.
In short, I don't always create content on my tablet, but it definitely helps me be more productive.