That looks like it's a good starter camera. I started out with a film camera, but recently switched to digital. I considered myself somewhat of a purist, I think.
Frankly, I don't think I had to sacrifice anything aesthetically for going digital. I am just as happy with the quality of my pictures...even moreso in some ways. But what has made the biggest difference is being freed from the limitations of what funds I had available to devote to film and development. Before, if I didn't have the $20-30 bucks to invest, I was out of luck. Now I can pick up my camera and shoot anytime. As long as my battery is charged, I can go out and shoot and it doesn't cost me a thing. It's made me a much more active photographer.
So my advice would be, buy this camera for $35 and see how much you enjoy it. If you feel like you enjoy it enough to devote a certain percentage of your income to it on a regular basis, then you are ready to invest in a digital camera. It will save you money in the long run. And when you do go digital after being a film photog for a while, you will appreciate the ability to walk out your door on a Saturday and take 300 photographs without investing a cent in film and development even more.
