Printed Newspapers
 

Why we still like to get a printed newspaper:

We like to do the puzzles - we do them using an ink pen - and with a beverage nearby to sip on while working them. One can do them "anywhere"

They are more portable than a desk-top computer.

One can cut out articles and send them to friends.

One could color the comics if they are printed in black and white.

Even though the papers have shrunk in size and content, I still like having something to touch.

It's easier for me to read from paper than from a screen.

My son likes (loves) to read the ads and clip coupons. In fact, DH and DS Sunday morning conversations revolve around the ads - and really goes on and on if one of their favorites is not included in that edition! Or the paper is not delivered.

I like the advice columns. My DH likes the opinion section.

If one saves the papers, one can go back and re-read an article at one's leisure and comfort.

Do you still get a printed newspaper?

No, I don't and I don't miss it. I guess I'm just more of a computer person. My Mom still sends me things out of the paper though, and I love to get them.
I also don't get magazines anymore. Wow, I guess I'm on the computer a lot! lol
Glad you still enjoy your paper!

Other uses:

Bottom of a bird cage
"kindling" for a fire
adding height to a chair for a short person or child
insulating a container to keep the contents hot or cold

Oh yes, I do miss it for starting a fire. I love having one in the winter. Sometimes I buy a paper for that :)

i'm the opposit due to an eye condition... it's easier to read from the computer

I use them to wrap my dahlia bulbs for winter storage. DH uses them as mulch before adding soil and plants. We also like reading the comics and doing the puzzles.

IF there were still a newspaper that delivered all the great stuff that was in the newspapers of my youth, then I would definitely subscribe. But the funnies aren't as funny (or as many), the news is stale compared to that on TV or internet, and often poorly reported. The last time I tried to get a local paper the delivery was sporadic. If I called to report that my paper was not delivered the best I could hope for would be a day added onto my subscription, whereas in the "old days" someone would personally bring out the paper to my house. And it's much easier, faster, and cheaper to send an article to a friend via a link in an email than by cutting out an article and using the US Mail. All told, since we can't go back to the newspapers of our youth, I prefer the internet to today's newspapers. I also find that I keep in touch with friends more now that email is available.

Bear: I like getting a physical paper each day for the same reasons you do. It's much easier to read than the computer, articles are cut out and snail mailed to grandkids at college (I loved getting mail from home when I was away), I'm not computer literate enough to link to forward. It's my way of starting my morning, reading the paper, drinking my coffee (used to be having a few cigarettes--haven't smoked in 6 months now--still have a huge urge). My day just isn't right without paper and coffee first thing.

A few times a week, when we go out for coffee, we'll get a paper to read while we have our coffee. I'm not sure why we do that as all it does is make my husband complain about everything. I liked having the paper delivered, but we had so many problems stopping it temporarily when we were going to be gone.

We had a carrier that was awesome - the paper was there come rain, sleet, snowstorms - and then he retired this past spring.

The deliveries since then have been sporadic - at best. Very frustrating.