Do you buy a daily newspaper?

Silent 47 · 24th May 2007, 12:12

I used to buy The Mirror years ago, mostly for the racing page and the crossword. I also took The Sporting Life on Saturdays.

I didn't like the Racing Post layout, so gave up after a few weeks.

Since I bought my first computer I have not purchased a newspaper at all. I estimate I have saved in the region of £205 per year on papers.

I read the news online, and on CEEFAX.

Anything I really need to know about I can always find on chitchat at BF!!!

As I no longer go into newsagents, I don't buy my cigars at their prices, I get them from supermarkets at a rough saving of £220 per year.

So, in four years I have saved at least £1,700, so being shrewd, I bunged it in a Beftair account,...and you bastards nicked it all...

Fat Ron · 24th May 2007, 19:00

Hi mate.
I can't remember the last time I bought a newspaper. Used to get one every day but now I just look on internet & it's the same old depressing shit!!
They're just a magazine full of bad news, so called celebrities acting like cunts & yesterdays sports results that we lost money on!!
Much rather spend my 40 pence on a Double Decker or a Boost

Feck N. Eejit · 24th May 2007, 20:09

Saturday only and purely for the tv guide. On screen ones can't be scanned as quick.

redwithenvy · 25th May 2007, 16:04

Jd007 · 25th May 2007, 21:10

I buy The Sun, The Times and The London Evening Standard on a weekday, Sunday Times on a Sunday and naff all on a Saturday.

ozz · 25th May 2007, 23:43

I bought The Sun today. First time in years. It was rubbish.

I'm now the black sheep of the family - this doesn't go down well with my Nan.

Trempolino · 18th November 2007, 16:18

Only the ones that give away free DVDs - like World At War.

the_mgt · 22nd November 2007, 20:19

Greetings Trempolino.

For reasons of security could you confirm what your other Betfair handle is/was ?
That should see you safely ensconced in Gold.

Maradona · 23rd November 2007, 14:11

I was brought up on The Guardian, but Sarah Tisdale, general pusillanimousity, finally Berliner put me off good 'n' proper. Sometimes still get Racing Post, otherwise have kicked habit.

Sorry for thinly disguised attempt to preserve posting status.

Hi to mgt, 36, old friends lost but not forgotten.

the_mgt · 23rd November 2007, 14:24

G0od afternoon,Maradona.

Are you going to be around for some time or is this just a flying visit ?
I would very much like to see you back in Gold.

Maradona · 26th November 2007, 16:48

hi mgt

now the second flying visit of what may become a sequence - it would flatter my vanity to once more be golden, let alone stardust

more anon

the_mgt · 27th November 2007, 13:24

Will have a word, Count and that should be all done for you by nightfall.

Maradona · 27th November 2007, 14:02

Thanks mgt.

A propos the press; it was recently said (forget by whom) that Private Eye is increasingly our newspaper of record, with which it is hard to argue.

24th May 2007, 12:12	#1 (permalink)
Silent 47 Bronze Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 235	Do you buy a daily newspaper? I used to buy The Mirror years ago, mostly for the racing page and the crossword. I also took The Sporting Life on Saturdays. I didn't like the Racing Post layout, so gave up after a few weeks. Since I bought my first computer I have not purchased a newspaper at all. I estimate I have saved in the region of £205 per year on papers. I read the news online, and on CEEFAX. Anything I really need to know about I can always find on chitchat at BF!!! As I no longer go into newsagents, I don't buy my cigars at their prices, I get them from supermarkets at a rough saving of £220 per year. So, in four years I have saved at least £1,700, so being shrewd, I bunged it in a Beftair account,...and you bastards nicked it all...

24th May 2007, 19:00	#2 (permalink)
Fat Ron Bronze Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Down on my arse Posts: 274	Re: Do you buy a daily newspaper? Hi mate. I can't remember the last time I bought a newspaper. Used to get one every day but now I just look on internet & it's the same old depressing shit!! They're just a magazine full of bad news, so called celebrities acting like cunts & yesterdays sports results that we lost money on!! Much rather spend my 40 pence on a Double Decker or a Boost

24th May 2007, 20:09	#3 (permalink)
Feck N. Eejit Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,418	Re: Do you buy a daily newspaper? Saturday only and purely for the tv guide. On screen ones can't be scanned as quick.

25th May 2007, 16:04	#4 (permalink)
redwithenvy Silver Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 256	Re: Do you buy a daily newspaper? Yes

25th May 2007, 21:10	#5 (permalink)
Jd007 Goldmember Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,319	Re: Do you buy a daily newspaper? I buy The Sun, The Times and The London Evening Standard on a weekday, Sunday Times on a Sunday and naff all on a Saturday.

25th May 2007, 23:43	#6 (permalink)
ozz Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Milton Age: 37 Posts: 3,026	Re: Do you buy a daily newspaper? I bought The Sun today. First time in years. It was rubbish. I'm now the black sheep of the family - this doesn't go down well with my Nan. __________________ Peter! You've lost the news!

18th November 2007, 16:18	#7 (permalink)
Trempolino Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 18	Re: Do you buy a daily newspaper? Only the ones that give away free DVDs - like World At War.

22nd November 2007, 20:19	#8 (permalink)
the_mgt Justified Ancient of Mummu (Administrator) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lilliput Age: 24 Posts: 27,913	Re: Do you buy a daily newspaper? Greetings Trempolino. For reasons of security could you confirm what your other Betfair handle is/was ? That should see you safely ensconced in Gold.

23rd November 2007, 14:11	#9 (permalink)
Maradona Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 519	Re: Do you buy a daily newspaper? I was brought up on The Guardian, but Sarah Tisdale, general pusillanimousity, finally Berliner put me off good 'n' proper. Sometimes still get Racing Post, otherwise have kicked habit. Sorry for thinly disguised attempt to preserve posting status. Hi to mgt, 36, old friends lost but not forgotten. __________________ "Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup"

23rd November 2007, 14:24	#10 (permalink)
the_mgt Justified Ancient of Mummu (Administrator) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lilliput Age: 24 Posts: 27,913	Re: Do you buy a daily newspaper? G0od afternoon,Maradona. Are you going to be around for some time or is this just a flying visit ? I would very much like to see you back in Gold.

26th November 2007, 16:48	#11 (permalink)
Maradona Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 519	Re: Do you buy a daily newspaper? hi mgt now the second flying visit of what may become a sequence - it would flatter my vanity to once more be golden, let alone stardust more anon __________________ "Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup"

27th November 2007, 13:24	#12 (permalink)
the_mgt Justified Ancient of Mummu (Administrator) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lilliput Age: 24 Posts: 27,913	Re: Do you buy a daily newspaper? Will have a word, Count and that should be all done for you by nightfall.

27th November 2007, 14:02	#13 (permalink)
Maradona Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 519	Re: Do you buy a daily newspaper? Thanks mgt. A propos the press; it was recently said (forget by whom) that Private Eye is increasingly our newspaper of record, with which it is hard to argue. __________________ "Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup"

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