Going Paperless - Page 4

Matterhorn Fan · 08-01-2005, 04:52 PM

In the last month, I've gotten two renewal bills from the Orlando Sentinel. The first I opened before realizing it wasn't my name on the envelope (but it was my address). The second I put back in the mail with "no such person at this address--return to sender" written in large obnoxious letters on the envelope.

Funny thing is, I have never received a newspaper at this address.

I had a problem up north with a local newspaper calling every few weeks to ask if I wanted to subscribe. They didn't take no for an answer, so I finally asked to speak to a manager. I told him I didn't want to subscribe to his silly paper, and that even if the paper became suddenly non-silly, that I still wouldn't subscribe since their calls had been so annoying. I asked to be put on their no call list. It worked.

AllyOops! · 08-01-2005, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

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

Ahhh...the morning cigarette, cup of coffee & all of the Sunday morning shopping circulars! I love Sunday!

I subscribe to the Los Angeles Times on weekends (Friday, Saturday & Sunday delivery) and the Daily News for Monday through Sunday delivery. A whole lotta papers!

I admit, I do not read daily. I will sometimes flip through the U section of the Daily News (formerly titled L.A. Life) for news and events on entertainment and arts, but rarely do I read the actual news. The last time I did so was on Friday of last week.

I love the Sunday edition of the Times. It's such a part of my weekend I'm not sure I could part with it! I admit I rarely check out the news. However, I'm always making a dive for those circulars.

€uroMeinke · 09-24-2006, 09:27 AM

I thought I should ressurect this thread, if only to high-light the absurditiy of the LA Times - over a year later after cancelling our subscription, they have finally stopped delivery and we've finally gone paperless.

Snowflake · 09-24-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

I thought I should ressurect this thread, if only to high-light the absurditiy of the LA Times - over a year later after cancelling our subscription, they have finally stopped delivery and we've finally gone paperless.

Yay! I've been paperless for years and love it. I do miss, sometime, the Sunday ritual of the newspaper and a leisurely read on the couch. As others said before, the news is so old and I get all the local entertainment, etc. online. So now I enjoy my Sundays with a book or some nice music.

Alex · 09-24-2006, 09:45 AM

I have never, as an adult, actually subscribed to the paper. Though when I worked in the city I bought the Chronicle from a box almost every day for the bus ride home.

Now, actual physical newspapers are only touched when we go out for breakfast on the weekend.

Matterhorn Fan · 09-24-2006, 10:35 AM

I have never subscribed to a paper and it's rare that I purchase one.

My life can hardly be considered "paperless," though.

Cadaverous Pallor · 09-24-2006, 01:34 PM

Our Sunday subscription is coming in handy for packing. I'd be annoyed if I had to go out and buy paper for this. I'm already annoyed that we had to buy boxes.

Matterhorn Fan · 09-24-2006, 03:07 PM

When I moved, I didn't need newspapers for packing. I used the shredded paper from when I had to sort through all the paper that haunts my life (that stuff made GREAT packing material). I also filled several recycling bins.

08-01-2005, 04:52 PM	#31
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	In the last month, I've gotten two renewal bills from the Orlando Sentinel. The first I opened before realizing it wasn't my name on the envelope (but it was my address). The second I put back in the mail with "no such person at this address--return to sender" written in large obnoxious letters on the envelope. Funny thing is, I have never received a newspaper at this address. I had a problem up north with a local newspaper calling every few weeks to ask if I wanted to subscribe. They didn't take no for an answer, so I finally asked to speak to a manager. I told him I didn't want to subscribe to his silly paper, and that even if the paper became suddenly non-silly, that I still wouldn't subscribe since their calls had been so annoying. I asked to be put on their no call list. It worked.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I thought I should ressurect this thread, if only to high-light the absurditiy of the LA Times - over a year later after cancelling our subscription, they have finally stopped delivery and we've finally gone paperless. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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09-24-2006, 09:45 AM	#35
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I have never, as an adult, actually subscribed to the paper. Though when I worked in the city I bought the Chronicle from a box almost every day for the bus ride home. Now, actual physical newspapers are only touched when we go out for breakfast on the weekend.
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09-24-2006, 10:35 AM	#36
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	I have never subscribed to a paper and it's rare that I purchase one. My life can hardly be considered "paperless," though.
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09-24-2006, 01:34 PM	#37
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Our Sunday subscription is coming in handy for packing. I'd be annoyed if I had to go out and buy paper for this. I'm already annoyed that we had to buy boxes. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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09-24-2006, 03:07 PM	#38
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	When I moved, I didn't need newspapers for packing. I used the shredded paper from when I had to sort through all the paper that haunts my life (that stuff made GREAT packing material). I also filled several recycling bins.
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