Does anybody buy a printed newspaper nowadays.

Kennine replied on 09/12/2016 17:46

Kennine

Posted on 09/12/2016 17:46

While my wife was supermarket shopping today I strolled over to the news stands. As I was having a look at what was on offer, I was surprised at how many people were standing there reading the newspapers. I never buy printed newspapers as they are telling yesterday's news,----But I did notice however that of all the titles, the Daily Mail were the only ones being taken to the cash desk and paid for.. So I had a quick read at the Mail myself and was impressed by their sense of propriety and the evenhandedness of their investigative reporting. I can see why the Daily Mail is the country's most popular newspaper among the intelligent honest British people.

P.S. I still didnt buy it.

Cheers ............K

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IanH replied on 13/12/2016 20:02

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Posted on 13/12/2016 20:02

Mrs H buys the DM every day. Wouldn't bother myself.

I did notice that the editorial of the Mail on Sunday is very different to the Mail........especially when it came to a certain vote.

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ABM replied on 13/12/2016 20:04

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Posted on 13/12/2016 20:04

I get the Saturday & Sunday Mail, --- purely for the TV timings

& the Puzzle pages of course !

But If one is on one of those sites where papers are available to order, it might surprise some folks to see which papers are ordered and how many of each !!

Brian

Wherenext replied on 13/12/2016 20:07

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Posted on 13/12/2016 20:07

Can't see your avatar Ruby. Wonder why? Is it just me that can't see it?

ps I buy the i every day, enjoy the Cryptic crossword and it's quite good in evaluating the main topics in a fair and balanced way, for example they gave the facts out on Brexit and didn't try to influence your decision one way or other. Their Sports pages are pretty rubbish though compared to others (mainly read admittedly whilst at the dentists)

Wherenext replied on 13/12/2016 20:08

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Posted on 13/12/2016 20:08

Forgot to mention but I do find the Mail to be a rag of the lowest order. Politeness prevents me from venting my spleen.

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Posted on 13/12/2016 20:13

When away in the caravan we buy the Mail. Not on a Sunday as too much trash included.

I rarely read more than a page or two. We buy it for the crossword.

NIMROD replied on 14/12/2016 07:56

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Posted on 14/12/2016 07:56

Occasionally buy one - don't read it all. Main purpose as a protection for surfaces when painting etc. Keep up to date online.

byron replied on 14/12/2016 08:34

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Posted on 13/12/2016 20:08 by Wherenext

Forgot to mention but I do find the Mail to be a rag of the lowest order. Politeness prevents me from venting my spleen.

Posted on 14/12/2016 08:34

Very true, gutter press at its worst along with the other tabloids

papgeno replied on 14/12/2016 11:06

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Posted on 14/12/2016 11:06

I buy the Times during the week but don't buy any paper at the weekend there's too much that I wouldn't get round to reading. The football section on Mondays is a good read even if it's dominated by the Premier League.

Philnffc replied on 14/12/2016 15:45

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Posted on 14/12/2016 15:45

I buy the Guardian on a Saturday and that lasts me all week, used to work for the DM and wouldn't waste my time on that piece of lying rag. Certainly on a downward spiral since Dacre took over, on the same base level as the Sun now.

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