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Subscriptions vs. Websites

Which do you prefer: Paper Subscriptions or Websites? Many magazines have websites that offer most or all of the same information as their paper counterparts -- and often they are free! Is this a viable subsitute for the rag itself? Why or why not?

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by jo.com

Apr 17 '02

Should You Buy A Magazine Or Visit The Website? My Thoughts
If you don’t have the money for a subscription, many of the websites are excellent; perhaps not as comprehensive as the magazine itself. Use both. ... read full review

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by three_ster

Apr 29 '01

What can beat the real thing?
Stick with the real thing!... read full review

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by charlenep

May 13 '01

My choice is both if you can have it that way!
It is really a choice of your habits. Try to make your decision based on your needs and how you prefer to read those articles.... read full review

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by jps246

Aug 20 '04

Don't Ever Replace My Printed Magazine With A Computer Screen!
Let my magazine experience be expanded by web coverage, but please don’t ever let it replace the magazine that shows up in my mailbox every month... read full review

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by VeeZee

Sep 11 '00

Free is Good, but Choice is Better
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by beckish

Mar 17 '02

Subscription or Website : Both Have Good and Bad Points
Make your decision based on what works best for you.... read full review

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by naphtalia

Jun 15 '01

The News That's Fit to Print - or Not!
On-line is the way of the future. I'm stuck in the past.... read full review

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by linda1527

Oct 19 '00

See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me!
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by owling

Apr 18 '01

Useful for different things
Whether you want a paper subscription vs. a website entirely depends on what you want the magazine for.... read full review

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by gerper

Oct 20 '00

Why buy when you can read for free?
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by Alkaiser

Jun 13 '01

Fight Clutter, Read More Web Content!
Read your websites! It reduces clutter, saves paper and money, and you earn everyone here a penny a hit. =)... read full review

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by MsHooterville

Oct 23 '00

Some Magazines Are Worth Saving - Others Best Read Online
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by caithnessfan

Jul 12 '01

Pro and Con of subscriptions
Both options have their good points and times as well as bad.... read full review

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by brentp256

Aug 15 '00

Let's Get Physical!
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by keg226

May 29 '01

TEENAGE GIFT IDEAS
sorry it's in the wrong category...just wanted to let out my opinion!... read full review

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