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ORIGINAL: Hillwilliam

How about using both?  I do.

Same here, I like the different approaches they have, from having worked for print and online, it's a completely different style of writing and what works for one doesn't always work for the other. Online it's very quick, short, to the point as distraction is just a click away, in print you are having the paper in your hand, there can be more explanation, more background, more setting the mood, etc.

Difference between a meal for enjoyment and eating because the body needs fuel.

Plus I really don't want to sit down and have breakfast in front of a screen, I want to pick up the paper and read it while drinking coffee. While I think the Kindle is a great thing, especially if I'm on a train or plane and don't want to carry too much with me, when I am at home I still prefer the old fashioned paper book, something where I can turn the pages and all that.

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ORIGINAL: DesFIP

When I get there, I read the Times. But up here they don't do home delivery of the Times. We're too rural to make it cost effective.

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ORIGINAL: LinnaeaBorealis

I do my best to avoid all forms of news media. I have found that I'm much happier since I stopped knowing about all the negative shit. Every now & again something crosses my path, but I don't go seeking it out.

I like to be informed what goes on in the world, as it often has a direct impact on my work, working for a company that deals internationally, not being informed about current events can be lethal, plus while I am aware that the world is far from perfect, I prefer to know what kind of shit I am dealing with, not knowing seems to me a bit like ostrich policy. It's my choice how much I let it affect me and pretty often something that is really depressing has inspired me to say sod it, no going out this weekend, there's serious shit happening in the world, blowing a few hundred on a nice night or weekend in a big city is great fun, but if I read about kids starving, I feel like shit if I do it, so my excuse or escape is to give that money to a respected charity that deals with the particular problem, feel a lot better about it and I can enjoy the next weekend out, plus while I stay in I usually get stir crazy and pick up a quick freelance job.

Now of course that is a shallow way of pacifying my own guilty feelings, but you know, somebody who's struggling for survival might welcome £300 to £500 - and I don't think they are too concerned about the motivation of the person who gave them food or a roof. Would I be a truly good person, I'd possibly give away anything but the bare minimum I need to live, but I'm not, I'm aware of that, but sod it, at least I am doing a little bit instead of just ignoring it all, it makes me feel better, it possibly helps somebody, win win.

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ORIGINAL: slvemike4u

I need to hold the paper in my hand...and turn the damm pages.I feel the same way about books...no kindles for me.My son tells me I am hopelessly outdated...perhaps so,but there is no greater joy than sitting down with the Sunday Times,a good cup of strong coffee...or two..and reading my way thru the various sections.

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ORIGINAL: LinnaeaBorealis

I do my best to avoid all forms of news media. I have found that I'm much happier since I stopped knowing about all the negative shit. Every now & again something crosses my path, but I don't go seeking it out.

I like to be informed what goes on in the world, as it often has a direct impact on my work, working for a company that deals internationally, not being informed about current events can be lethal, plus while I am aware that the world is far from perfect, I prefer to know what kind of shit I am dealing with, not knowing seems to me a bit like ostrich policy. It's my choice how much I let it affect me and pretty often something that is really depressing has inspired me to say sod it, no going out this weekend, there's serious shit happening in the world, blowing a few hundred on a nice night or weekend in a big city is great fun, but if I read about kids starving, I feel like shit if I do it, so my excuse or escape is to give that money to a respected charity that deals with the particular problem, feel a lot better about it and I can enjoy the next weekend out, plus while I stay in I usually get stir crazy and pick up a quick freelance job.

Now of course that is a shallow way of pacifying my own guilty feelings, but you know, somebody who's struggling for survival might welcome £300 to £500 - and I don't think they are too concerned about the motivation of the person who gave them food or a roof. Would I be a truly good person, I'd possibly give away anything but the bare minimum I need to live, but I'm not, I'm aware of that, but sod it, at least I am doing a little bit instead of just ignoring it all, it makes me feel better, it possibly helps somebody, win win.

Believe me, I've tried to keep abreast of the news. I'm happy that you have the choice of how it affects you. Right here we're talking about life & death to me & I'm seriously not being dramatic. It's in the hard-wiring, I guess. I discovered that I cannot survive if I let that shit into my brain. I'm happy that you & all the rest of the people who can, can do it. I cannot. Call me ostrich, call me whatever. I need to survive. And, believe it or not, I'm ok being me & I'm ok with you being you.