The Health of Traditional Media

I've been concerned for a while about the health of traditional media. Is it on its last legs? I would like to argue that it is not. By traditional media, I'm specifically talking about television, magazines and newspapers. Oh! And books.

While it is nice to be able to pull up whatever item you'd like to view on the Internet, I don't think the Internet can replace television news. It's a nice addition, to be sure, but how nice is it to be able to vegetate in front of the TV on occasion, and have the news come to you?

And magazines and newspapers? I'm guilty of checking Internet news several times a day, but it cannot replace (for me) HOLDING a newspaper or magazine in my hands, reading what I wish, turning (and perhaps earmarking) the pages. It's way harder to take your computer into the bathroom with you, too.

Books. That's all. Books are bound, page-turning novelties. If you're making your Christmas list, don't give me Kindle. Give me a book. I don't care. I'm in front of a computer all day - and half the night. When I get ready to read something for pleasure, the only way it can be a pleasure is if I can snuggle up with it. Can NOT do that with a Kindle.

While perhaps the younger generation has grown up with reading and finding information on the Internet, I sincerely hope they don't ruin media for the rest of us.