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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 		Very Helpful
by three_ster
 Apr 29 '01 What can beat the real thing?
Stick with the real thing!... read full review 		Very Helpful
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 		Very Helpful
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 		Very Helpful
by brentp256
 Aug 15 '00 Let's Get Physical!
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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 		Very Helpful
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 		Very Helpful
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 		Very Helpful
by linda1527
 Oct 19 '00 See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me!
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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 		Very Helpful
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 		Very Helpful
by blackelve
 Jan 22 '01 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 		Very Helpful
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