03-17-2011, 07:11 PM
I think they waited too long to come up with a sustainable model. It's arrogant to presume that "good journalism" can only be rendered via ancient, traditional channels (which they continue to be). I know that the only sustainable models that matter to these people are the ones that continue to support them keeping a Benz in the garage. Keeping their lifestyles intact. If they fail, then I guess it's back to the dark ages. I miss newspapers. I subscribe to the SF Chronicle and the Oakland Tribune and was raised on the L.A. Times. It still feels good to open up a real paper. It's nicer than the most clever digital recreation on any platform. But they've squeezed most of the juice out of it. It's funny how Buzz mentions the multi-page Fry's ads. That's my favorite part.