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jimj · 03-19-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by WillysB

Yeah, long as they're willing to pay for it. But hey, no more picking up a copy from a bus station toilet.

Floor or seat?

LordBalfor · 03-20-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by WillysB

Yeah, long as they're willing to pay for it. But hey, no more picking up a copy from a bus station toilet.

During January (before the paper went web-only), the P-I online version averaged 1.7 million page views daily. It sounds like that number has increased since the paper version was shut down (don't know if that will continue of course).

Local News | Hearst encouraged by Seattle P-I debut as Web-only | Seattle Times Newspaper

Ken

LordBalfor · 03-23-2009, 10:01 AM

A story on the very issue of newspapers across the country going under:

"At least 120 newspapers in the U.S. have shut down since January 2008, according to Paper Cuts, a Web site tracking the newspaper industry. More than 21,000 jobs at 67 newspapers have vaporized in that time, according to the site."

Newspapers fold as readers defect and economy sours - CNN.com

Ken