Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Newspaper vs Web

Are newspapers becoming extinct due to the internet? I would say yes because it can be seen through the decline of newspaper sales. The subscription rate for delivered paper goes down more than the previous year. I believe internet search engines like Google provide excellent up to date news. News can be even calculated by the most relevant to the reader and the time. Can a newspaper report news by the minute? The answer is no, but Google can deliver this. Also many people use the classifieds to sell their items through printed newspapers. Today we have Craigslist.com and it's the largest online classifieds. I personally love Craigslist. A person can post and sell their items locally for FREE!!! I have sold several cars on Craigslist and many other items. I understand that people can get scammed on craigslist, but I personally believe one must use common sense. A car valued at $20,000 and is selling for $2000.00 and the owner wants you to wire money...come on doesnt that sound kinda fishy.

1 comment:

Technology: No Place for Wimps! said...

I think the Google is excellent for getting your news nowadays because it posts news as it happens. I think newspapers are going to go away but their online websites will stay.