In other words, if the Hareidim are so confident, why are they so afraid of a little
technology? Other ideas, which might prove more attractive?
BS”D
Most haredim I know own computers and audio players, and watch kosher movies (I personally don’t because it is bitul zman). However I understand the reason – in EY everyone is Jewish, and yes, we need to be extra careful to keep away from tuma perpetrated by fellow Jews. Anywhere else, there are clear markers between goyim and their culture and ourselves and our Torah.
Still, the technology fearing extremists are not the mainstream. Some are descendants of the old Yishuv who are a minority, some are recent baalei tshuva who are rightfully but improperly compensating for their former lives, and the worst are plain and simple oisvorfen in the de facto service of the ShaBaK and police and led by shtinkers (moisrim, double agents) from the fringes of the community.