Personally, when I read a book, I really do want to book in my hands, I want to turn the page, feel the paper and see the words on the paper. Even though my books can show some sign of opening and closing, I still like to guard them and keep them on the shelf. I don't like lending my books, what if the person spills coffee on it? Or folds the corners of the pages? No way.
Despite of my strong support for printed books, I prefer to read my news online. As Dana wrote in her response, she does not like getting her fingers grey, and neither do I. I hate having a dull, big and difficult newspaper on the table, trying to find the articles that interest me. I am way too impatient for that. Occasionally when visiting my parents, I do like to flip through the newspaper if I have a few extra minutes in my hands. Just for the nostalgia. It is a fun thing to do, sometimes. But only sometimes. For my everyday news, I go online.
I have to admit though, I am somewhat lazy when it comes to news. Or let's say, I only read what I am interested in. And that is entertainment news. Sometimes I feel embarrassed because I have no idea what is going on in the world. My knowledge of politics for example, is close to none. Finland just got a new president and I would not even know about it without Facebook I would assume. Yes, it is pretty embarrassing for a 24-year-old but I always defend myself by saying that because I have so many articles, novels and book chapters that I have to read for studying, I just cannot make myself to read more uninteresting stuff on my free time. Therefore, I just rely on Facebook to inform me, or more appropriately, my friends on Facebook to keep me up to date with their status updates.
As for paying for online content, I do not know if I would be willing to do that. Now that I am so used to getting my information free and fast, I do not think I would like to change that anytime soon. Although, if every single online space would start taking money from their users and nothing was free anymore, then I would of course have to pay. But I don't think that would be possible. I mean, there are always ways to go around these fees and registration things. Or if there is not, someone will find a way pretty soon. And I, as a poor student, would probably choose the free way. For now at least, I will gladly enjoy my free information source.
Hi Emni,
ReplyDeleteI agree-- I'm used to reading my news free and online, and it would be hard to go back. (I'd rather spend my money on other things when I have it.) The one thing I miss about a print newspaper is the coupons.
I agree with you. I love books. And I also don't like to lend my books out.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you should be embarrassed about not being up-to-date on what is going on in the world. I am the same way. I get what I can between studying and reading required material, but I think our brains would turn to mush if we tried to digest that much material.
When i was in high school i always read newspapers. High school in China is insane. We have too many pressures from not only school but also family. So we don't have time to go online.
ReplyDeletei like collect books. when i have spare time, i prefer to reading books. online reading waste time because i can not focus on one website.
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