No, no, I wasn't dinged at all.
If you get coffee (or tea?) and 'free' wifi, I say that's a good deal!
Would you be able to use a mobile 'hot spot' where you are? I got one for traveling. The most they allow for a month is 10 gigs which is enough if I'm careful.
Oh my, I have opinions about everything! I also like hearing other people's ideas. Unless they are yelling at me. :-) I avoid those people here and in real life!