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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, 2002 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, 2001 What can beat the real thing?
Stick with the real thing!... read full review
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by charlenep
May 13, 2001 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, 2004 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, 2000 Free is Good, but Choice is Better
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by beckish
Mar 17, 2002 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, 2001 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, 2000 See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me!
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by gerper
Oct 20, 2000 Why buy when you can read for free?
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by Alkaiser
Jun 13, 2001 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, 2000 Some Magazines Are Worth Saving - Others Best Read Online
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by caithnessfan
Jul 12, 2001 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, 2000 Let's Get Physical!
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by keg226
May 29, 2001 TEENAGE GIFT IDEAS
sorry it's in the wrong category...just wanted to let out my opinion!... read full review
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by unheimlich
Nov 28, 2000 Advertising's Vicious Circle
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by blackelve
Jan 22, 2001 Clip out or Scan Through?
The only difference is one is free and the other is purchased, but both get the info out needed.... read full review
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by johnenfield
Aug 17, 2003 Internet vs. Magazines
Keep your paper mag subscriptions until you find a few good sites. Avoid paying for site subscriptions until you've searched for free ones.... read full review
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by KathiV
Sep 12, 2000 No Substitute For the Real Thing
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by jillrashel
Mar 11, 2001 Save Your Dough
Online is free, fast and better yet the same. Save your money and read online!... read full review
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by hevinly
Jun 22, 2001 Pick and Choose
Thanks to today's technological advances, we have a choice whether to subscribe to a magazine or read online. Pick and Choose what works for you!... read full review
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