is a newspaper still relevant in the 21st century?

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lion131 wexford, Wexford Ireland

is a newspaper still relevant in the 21st century?

created by: lion131 | Nov 7, 2009
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we have tv,internet,radio etc,to read, hear and see the news,sports results,etc,so what do you think?dunno confused
jeepers Cowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)
There's just something about a newspaper.
kidatheart Earth, Alberta Canada
jeepers: There's just something about a newspaper.



Yep, what else would you line the bottom of a birdcage with?laugh
Big_John Ocean Springs, Mississippi USA
If I want national news I go to the internet or TV, but if I want to read about my hometown news I read the newspaper. There are still sections of the newspaper that other media doesn't cover.
lion131 wexford, Wexford Ireland
kidatheart: Yep, what else would you line the bottom of a birdcage with?
toilet paper?rolling on the floor laughing
SoldierByte Grove, Oklahoma USA
jeepers: There's just something about a newspaper.

and I guess..
"old" news is better then "no" news...confused
---SoldierByte---dunno
lrrh77 college station, Texas USA
Big_John: If I want national news I go to the internet or TV, but if I want to read about my hometown news I read the newspaper. There are still sections of the newspaper that other media doesn't cover.


well said. I'm the same way. for national news I log onto AOL. com. But for the local community I prefer the local newspaper. It does have more than the online news. It also has coupons which in this economy I have become a frequent coupon clipper. I also save the newspaper to later use as gift wrap. Comics are always a hit. My nephew likes the classifieds with the truck ads, my neice likes the sales flyers with the shoes and jewelry. grin I just to be mean I wrap the parents in the Obits. laugh
jeepers Cowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)
kidatheart: Yep, what else would you line the bottom of a birdcage with?
The also work great for swatting flies and work wonders for getting campfires started. professor
friends4now Melbourne, Florida USA
I still enjoy coffee with my paper and don't want that to change but I do believe more are getting their news elsewhere
SoldierByte Grove, Oklahoma USA
jeepers: The also work great for swatting flies and work wonders for getting campfires started.

And tucking em into your shirt and pants
for those cold winter nights under the bridge..moping
---SoldierByte---dunno
Big_John Ocean Springs, Mississippi USA
jeepers: The also work great for swatting flies and work wonders for getting campfires started.


Plus I don't have a tv in my bathroom and I hate having the laptop on my lap while I sit on the throne. The newspaper works best there.



Jan1305 Sunshine and vino, Murcia Spain
I would say yes.

Since moving to Spain I keep up to date with the UK news in particular by reading the online newspapers. I also like to read other foreign newspapers online as I keep in touch with many of my students, and we often share our thoughts about current affairs in their countries.

However, there is something special about curling up in bed or on the sofa, toast and coffee on hand, and leafing through the Sunday newspapers which definitely beats scrolling up and down the online papers hands down.

Similarly, reading a book is so much more enjoyable if it is held in hand.
jeepers Cowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)
Big_John: Plus I don't have a tv in my bathroom and I hate having the laptop on my lap while I sit on the throne. The newspaper works best there.
That was one of the first things that popped into my head also !! rolling on the floor laughing
jeepers Cowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)
SoldierByte: And tucking em into your shirt and pants
for those cold winter nights under the bridge..
---SoldierByte---
And they clean glass really well too ! cool
serene56 bateau bay, New South Wales Australia
I could definitely live without newspapers .. the local ones that get dumped in my driveway (usually in a puddle roll eyes) go straight into the trash. If I want up-to-the-minute news, I go to the internet. I also have a "no junk mail" sticker on my mailbox as I dont need to be bombarded with brochures and unwanted advertising

cool
lookin4ubabe Yakima, Washington USA
jeepers: There's just something about a newspaper.


I agree. Gathering it in the brisk morning air, hopefully when the sun is just coming up, with a nice hot cup of coffee in your hands. Just something about it!!
mjames napa, California USA
lion131: we have tv,internet,radio etc,to read, hear and see the news,sports results,etc,so what do you think?


it is but the problem is the internet has made everyone think they are a journalist or a great writer. It's ridiculous. Bloggers are now quoted as "news" and even news networks are biased. It's hard to get the truth. Newspapers on a weekend morning is pretty cool
Conrad73 Lonesome Town Zurich, Zrich Switzerland
We have several free Newspapers here,they are entirely paid for by Advertising.
So it seems newspapers still have a place here.
Let alone all the Local Papers here,and there is a lot of them.
Circulation might not what it used to be,but they're still alive and kicking! conversing
sharina dublin, Dublin Ireland
yes i believe newspapers are ...
not everyone has internet.. i imagine the old folk dont have computers...conversing conversing i get the evening herald every eveningwow




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