Going Paperless

€uroMeinke · 06-15-2005, 07:10 PM

For years I have subscribed to a newspaper. In fact since I moved to Long Beach, I've subscribed to two. In days long past, I'd spend my Sunday mornings lounging with the paper a a few cups of coffee. During the week, I'd read the paper before going to work, or if pressed for time I'd take it along to read during lunch.

Alas, those days are no more. While I still Subscribe to two papers I switched to weekend only service as the weekday papers piled up on my porch only to be collected and dumped unread into our recycling bin. The same has been happening to the weekend paper. Last year, I even lied to the times and said I was on vacation - for a year - forgoing that edition for awhile.

I still hold to this foolish notion that any reasonably educated person must subscribe to a newspaper - but I must confess, I can't remember the last time I read one. The news these days comes to me from the internet, or NPR as I commute to and from work.

I think it time to make the break, to aknowledge that a traditional paper news source no longer serves my needs, but I still seem to have a hard time making the call to cancel.

Any of you made the transition to paperless news? Any words of encouragement to help me abandon this anachronism and fully embrace the electronic media?

Ghoulish Delight · 06-15-2005, 07:24 PM

We still get the Sunday paper...in case we ever need to drain some fried food or clean a mirror or suddenly need to pack some breakables into a box. I think the only time I ever open anymore...nope, can't think of any. All my news comes from NPR and online sources. I can get more comics online than are printed in the paper. Our ReplayTV provides an on screen guide, so no need for the printed TV schedule. Websites are a much better source of entertainment information, so no need for the calander section.

Literally, we only keep it around for the paper, not for the content.

Not Afraid · 06-15-2005, 07:27 PM

But, what will I read when I have my morning cigarette?

Ghoulish Delight · 06-15-2005, 07:28 PM

The surgeon general's warning?

MickeyD · 06-15-2005, 07:40 PM

I've been paperless for four years now. When I moved here, I didn't subscribe to the paper here. I don't miss it. I'm registered to view the local paper electronically, so if there is something I want to read about that's too local to be on my Internet home page (msn.com) I just log on and read the article online. I used to read the front page of it every day at Starbucks, but since I cut out my daily trip, I don't even do that any more. I find that all the news I need is on my homepage, or Google News (or ESPN.com...let's face it, the sports page was the main reason I subscribed to the old paper.)

My cats might miss it, though. I used to line their litterbox with it....

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-15-2005, 08:14 PM

I used to read the paper every morning at breakfast, a tradition that started when I was 14. A lot of that was comic strips, but I did read some actual news sometimes too.

I got bored of the comics and I got sick of the news, and GD never read the paper at all. Like he said, the Replay got rid of our need for a TV schedule, and Fandango/MovieTickets.com got rid of our need for movie listings, one of my old requirements.

I'm starting to think that even just getting the Sunday paper is a waste. It's so cheap though. If there is a cheaper, once-a-month alternative, I'll take it. I do love having newsprint around to use as paper.

So now I read my book at breakfast, or sometimes check email etc, and I don't even miss the paper at all.

Monorail Man · 06-15-2005, 09:05 PM

I've been paperless as well for a long time. Amist while I was in school, I had my computer set up to automatically record the early edition of KTLA news, and sync it to my Pocket PC by the time I woke up at 8. Then with the AvantGo feeds of tech news and the such, all my news is digital. Plus, with all the Elect. store ads online, there's no purpose for the paper anymore.

Prudence · 06-15-2005, 09:10 PM

My local paper's been free online for years. No registration needed. I can't remember the last time I bought a paper. Online doesn't need to be recycled, yet the archived content is also available. I don't know why anyone would buy the paper version, except to read in the airport.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-15-2005, 09:22 PM

Of course, my first thought when I saw this thread was, "They're installing a bidet?"

Ponine · 06-15-2005, 09:42 PM

Thank you!! Thats what I thought too!
Or at least that he was talking about being without toilet tissue.

06-15-2005, 07:10 PM	#1
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Going Paperless For years I have subscribed to a newspaper. In fact since I moved to Long Beach, I've subscribed to two. In days long past, I'd spend my Sunday mornings lounging with the paper a a few cups of coffee. During the week, I'd read the paper before going to work, or if pressed for time I'd take it along to read during lunch. Alas, those days are no more. While I still Subscribe to two papers I switched to weekend only service as the weekday papers piled up on my porch only to be collected and dumped unread into our recycling bin. The same has been happening to the weekend paper. Last year, I even lied to the times and said I was on vacation - for a year - forgoing that edition for awhile. I still hold to this foolish notion that any reasonably educated person must subscribe to a newspaper - but I must confess, I can't remember the last time I read one. The news these days comes to me from the internet, or NPR as I commute to and from work. I think it time to make the break, to aknowledge that a traditional paper news source no longer serves my needs, but I still seem to have a hard time making the call to cancel. Any of you made the transition to paperless news? Any words of encouragement to help me abandon this anachronism and fully embrace the electronic media? __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	We still get the Sunday paper...in case we ever need to drain some fried food or clean a mirror or suddenly need to pack some breakables into a box. I think the only time I ever open anymore...nope, can't think of any. All my news comes from NPR and online sources. I can get more comics online than are printed in the paper. Our ReplayTV provides an on screen guide, so no need for the printed TV schedule. Websites are a much better source of entertainment information, so no need for the calander section. Literally, we only keep it around for the paper, not for the content. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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06-15-2005, 07:27 PM	#3
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	But, what will I read when I have my morning cigarette?
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	The surgeon general's warning? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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06-15-2005, 07:40 PM	#5
MickeyD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mooby's Posts: 488	I've been paperless for four years now. When I moved here, I didn't subscribe to the paper here. I don't miss it. I'm registered to view the local paper electronically, so if there is something I want to read about that's too local to be on my Internet home page (msn.com) I just log on and read the article online. I used to read the front page of it every day at Starbucks, but since I cut out my daily trip, I don't even do that any more. I find that all the news I need is on my homepage, or Google News (or ESPN.com...let's face it, the sports page was the main reason I subscribed to the old paper.) My cats might miss it, though. I used to line their litterbox with it.... __________________ Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I used to read the paper every morning at breakfast, a tradition that started when I was 14. A lot of that was comic strips, but I did read some actual news sometimes too. I got bored of the comics and I got sick of the news, and GD never read the paper at all. Like he said, the Replay got rid of our need for a TV schedule, and Fandango/MovieTickets.com got rid of our need for movie listings, one of my old requirements. I'm starting to think that even just getting the Sunday paper is a waste. It's so cheap though. If there is a cheaper, once-a-month alternative, I'll take it. I do love having newsprint around to use as paper. So now I read my book at breakfast, or sometimes check email etc, and I don't even miss the paper at all. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Monorail Man Yummy? Yummy? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At one of many parties! Posts: 150	I've been paperless as well for a long time. Amist while I was in school, I had my computer set up to automatically record the early edition of KTLA news, and sync it to my Pocket PC by the time I woke up at 8. Then with the AvantGo feeds of tech news and the such, all my news is digital. Plus, with all the Elect. store ads online, there's no purpose for the paper anymore. __________________ -Hastin Zylstra
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06-15-2005, 09:10 PM	#8
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	My local paper's been free online for years. No registration needed. I can't remember the last time I bought a paper. Online doesn't need to be recycled, yet the archived content is also available. I don't know why anyone would buy the paper version, except to read in the airport. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Of course, my first thought when I saw this thread was, "They're installing a bidet?" __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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06-15-2005, 09:42 PM	#10
Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	Thank you!! Thats what I thought too! Or at least that he was talking about being without toilet tissue. __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies.
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