Suggestion: TV Daily Sun Newspaper Should Be Distributed Free During the COVID-19 Pan

[AnthonyW]

The Villages Daily Sun (TVDS) newspaper should consider delivering it to every household in The Villages FOR FREE during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Alternatively, TVDS could at least consider putting the entire daily edition online and make it available to all residents for free during this pandemic.

There are many people in our community that do not subscribe to TVDS for various reasons. Thus, they are missing out on critical public health information. This endangers all the community. Thus, the powers-that-be at TVDS could provide a public service by providing online and/or physically delivered newspapers during the pandemic.

P.S. I am a paid TVDS subscriber.

[anothersteve]

Why? It's like only twenty cents a day now.

[TexaninVA]

The Villages Daily Sun (TVDS) newspaper should consider delivering it to every household in The Villages FOR FREE during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Alternatively, TVDS could at least consider putting the entire daily edition online and make it available to all residents for free during this pandemic.

There are many people in our community that do not subscribe to TVDS for various reasons. Thus, they are missing out on critical public health information. This endangers all the community. Thus, the powers-that-be at TVDS could provide a public service by providing online and/or physically delivered newspapers during the pandemic.

P.S. I am a paid TVDS subscriber.

There's no such thing as "free" ...

[DianeM]

The Villages Daily Sun (TVDS) newspaper should consider delivering it to every household in The Villages FOR FREE during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Alternatively, TVDS could at least consider putting the entire daily edition online and make it available to all residents for free during this pandemic.

There are many people in our community that do not subscribe to TVDS for various reasons. Thus, they are missing out on critical public health information. This endangers all the community. Thus, the powers-that-be at TVDS could provide a public service by providing online and/or physically delivered newspapers during the pandemic.

P.S. I am a paid TVDS subscriber.


No thanks. I have no need of that rag in my world. You can’t truly believe that rag has important info only available there.

[graciegirl]

It is a for profit business. The sort of thing a solid economy is based on. Why do you think it should be free? People hold jobs there. Real people. And the developer isn't our mom.

[Topspinmo]

The Villages Daily Sun (TVDS) newspaper should consider delivering it to every household in The Villages FOR FREE during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Alternatively, TVDS could at least consider putting the entire daily edition online and make it available to all residents for free during this pandemic.

There are many people in our community that do not subscribe to TVDS for various reasons. Thus, they are missing out on critical public health information. This endangers all the community. Thus, the powers-that-be at TVDS could provide a public service by providing online and/or physically delivered newspapers during the pandemic.

P.S. I am a paid TVDS subscriber.

Some of us don’t believe in OZ:duck:

[rjn5656]

Why.......................

[CGIFEDERAL]

this begs the question, What are you giving away free? like every other business the Sun has to make a profit to keep printing. for those who do not subscribe, you are missing out on very good local news. just because there are those who don't care or are too cheap to pay does not mean the news is free. why don't you ask a neighbor to let you read his/her paper when they are finished reading it.

[Kwenner]

The Villages Daily Sun (TVDS) newspaper should consider delivering it to every household in The Villages FOR FREE during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Alternatively, TVDS could at least consider putting the entire daily edition online and make it available to all residents for free during this pandemic.

There are many people in our community that do not subscribe to TVDS for various reasons. Thus, they are missing out on critical public health information. This endangers all the community. Thus, the powers-that-be at TVDS could provide a public service by providing online and/or physically delivered newspapers during the pandemic.

P.S. I am a paid TVDS subscriber.

Seriously? The Daily Sun is practically free as it is. The pandemic seems to have opened the floodgates for the entitlements. Let’s stick to making sure only absolute necessities are made available gratis, like testing and treatment.

[davidakins]

What a great idea! I am sure you will volunteer to reimburse the Daily Sun for any additional costs incurred while doing so. I am always impressed by people who know how to spend other people's money. How noble! LOL

[swooner]

Virtually no information of value. Mostly dumb questions from Villagers.

[dewilson58]

Why.......................




Because "I want free, I deserve it."




:ohdear:

[chuckster]

Huh?

[goldbers]

There is nothing crucial in the villages newspaper. There are plenty of places to get your news these days. If you need the paper they sell it at the mailboxes.

[fastboat]

The Villages Daily Sun (TVDS) newspaper should consider delivering it to every household in The Villages FOR FREE during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Alternatively, TVDS could at least consider putting the entire daily edition online and make it available to all residents for free during this pandemic.

There are many people in our community that do not subscribe to TVDS for various reasons. Thus, they are missing out on critical public health information. This endangers all the community. Thus, the powers-that-be at TVDS could provide a public service by providing online and/or physically delivered newspapers during the pandemic.

P.S. I am a paid TVDS subscriber.
You're kidding of course. The owners of TVDS don't give ANYTHING away for free!!

[davem4616]

The Villages Daily Sun (TVDS) newspaper should consider delivering it to every household in The Villages FOR FREE during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Alternatively, TVDS could at least consider putting the entire daily edition online and make it available to all residents for free during this pandemic.

There are many people in our community that do not subscribe to TVDS for various reasons. Thus, they are missing out on critical public health information. This endangers all the community. Thus, the powers-that-be at TVDS could provide a public service by providing online and/or physically delivered newspapers during the pandemic.

P.S. I am a paid TVDS subscriber.




this is one of the dumbest, bleeding heart suggestions that I've heard in quite awhile...I give a lot of $$$ to causes, but I'm tone deaf to helping those that don't lift a finger to help themselves

[justjim]

Why? It's like only twenty cents a day now.

I agree the Daily Sun is really really “Cheap”out of pocket cost. If you can’t afford the Sun, then you surely can’t afford to live in The Villages. I would wager if you call them today your paper would start tomorrow. :bigbow:

[DecaturFargo]

I do not want any information, health or otherwise, from this locally-owned paper. I'll stick with other more experienced papers, tv and online sites. Thanks though.

[jaye_wolfe]

I won't agree about your comment about the questions. But your comment the value of the information is spot on. "Yesterday's news tomorrow."

[bmit16]

Like you can't get all the fake news you need from the television! People who want free everything are in the wrong place. Nothing is free. If you can not afford the paper, stop it.

[BarbyM]

I suspended the Daily Sun recently because of this COVID19 going around. It's just like the mail, it carries the virus germs for over 24 hours. You do not know how many hands have been on that paper. No paper for me til this virus is over. Everything is online that I need right now to read. Use their app. Who wants to leave their paper in the driveway for 24 hours anyway.

[bdw08]

Why????

[musicjack999]

If people choose not to get the paper why should the Daily Sun be expected to provide it for free? By the way, the Salvation Army’s food pantry is extremely low right now and in need of our help.

[Windguy]

I wouldn’t read that biased, ancient history if I found it on my driveway even if I wasn’t worried that it might be infected with COVID-19. If I did find the papers on my driveway, I’d have to disinfect them and then waste trash bags to hold them until trash day.

No, thank you. I’ll stick to the internet for news that is actually current.

[WindyCityzen]

The Daily Sun is the LAST source I’d depend on for credible news on any serious matter. Read a REAL newspaper online.

[WindyCityzen]

For real virus info: CDC.gov.

[greenflash245]

agree. isn't it on line now?

[greenflash245]

agree

[greenflash245]

good plan

[huange@verizon.net]

Why would you even post something like this especially at a time when so many working people are being laid off and losing out on paychecks? So many other hourly sources for Covid19 updates besides a daily newspaper.

[Bay Kid]

Give me, give me, give me. Make everything free.

[dmarti1973]

Free?? Really?? Are you volunteering to deliver the paper using your vehicle and your gas for free?

[GoldenBoy]

Made the switch to the Sentinel months ago. It is a little more expensive, but it has actual news in it. It has It isn't just noise like the Daily Sun. Also, it is much smaller than the Sun. It is amazing to me that it has half the pages and ten times times the actual news.

[Two Bills]

It is a for profit business. The sort of thing a solid economy is based on. Why do you think it should be free? People hold jobs there. Real people. And the developer isn't our mom.

Heresy! Heresy! :icon_wink:

[merrymini]

Why free? They are a business and are in business to make money. You can get most of that information on line anyway. Why is it that people always want someone else to foot the bill?

[retiredguy123]

I don't want someone putting a newspaper on my driveway every day. I don't even like it when someone delivers a free flyer every month or so, but, apparently, there is no way to stop it. Please leave my driveway alone.

[Sjshanl]

There’s more than enough news sources out there already. And read the upper left corner of the local news section.

[jarodrig]

this is one of the dumbest, bleeding heart suggestions that I've heard in quite awhile...I give a lot of $$$ to causes, but I'm tone deaf to helping those that don't lift a finger to help themselves

You sure beat me to the punch !! My sentiments exactly!!!!

[kcrazorbackfan]

The Villages Daily Sun (TVDS) newspaper should consider delivering it to every household in The Villages FOR FREE during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Alternatively, TVDS could at least consider putting the entire daily edition online and make it available to all residents for free during this pandemic.

There are many people in our community that do not subscribe to TVDS for various reasons. Thus, they are missing out on critical public health information. This endangers all the community. Thus, the powers-that-be at TVDS could provide a public service by providing online and/or physically delivered newspapers during the pandemic.

P.S. I am a paid TVDS subscriber.

I see you’re a newby with 2 posts; are you new here or are now with nothing to do and decided to start putting non-sensical posts in TOTV?

Make the suggestion to Winn Dixie and Publix that they should make all their food free.....

[Waltdisney4life]

Gimmy, gimmy, gimmy. When did we become takers!

[John_W]

The delivery person is a local self-employed contractor driving their own vehicle in the middle of night so you will have the paper in your driveway when you get up. That's who I'm more concerned about and you want it free so another person loses their job. The subscription fees go to that contractor, the newspaper makes their money from all the ads they sell.

[dennisgavin]

keep your hands in your OWN pockets.

[meridian5850]

I wonder if the OP worked for free throughout his life? I swear some folks just have zero understanding how business works.....

:rolleyes:

[Ken Traverse]

I have enough rubbish

[CFrance]

It is a for profit business. The sort of thing a solid economy is based on. Why do you think it should be free? People hold jobs there. Real people. And the developer isn't our mom.
I agree, plus there are plenty of other ways to receive covid-19 information. Most easily, watch the Orlando news stations for reports of cases county by county, and hear what the governor has to say on television.


Sign up for notices from The Villages offices and learn what is closed and what is open.

[4557Spahr]

Covid19 can remain on plastic three days. The newspapers come in plastic sleeves. I don’t care if it’s free or not, it not a good idea to bring it into your home. I canceled mine.

[LSTOWELL]

subscriber.[/QUOTE]

If they want the paper it is at every postal station for like ,50 cents!!!!! I think the paper has most important things online..

[chuck2]

I would be in favor of this if they would publish just the facts and not the feel good news that is typically all that is in it.

[Bethwill]

I agree...WHY? It us a total waste of paper. Last time we subscribed it was only 8 cents a copy. On line...could be considered a public service, but since there is nothing going on in TV, what are they writing about, anyway? District notifications via email seem to provide necessary updates.

[Professor]

Let them subscribe like the rest of us do. Personally I am sick and tired of everyone thinking The Villages somehow owes them something just because we live here. That is an entitlement mentality we can do without.

[Stu from NYC]

Subscribed to it when we moved here two months ago and still find it of some interest even though the longer we get it the faster we go thru it.

[Skunky1]

Teddy bears are not just for kids

[Cranford61]

No thanks. I have no need of that rag in my world. You can’t truly believe that rag has important info only available there.
As Winston Churchill was quoted, “He who doesn’t read locally is stupid.”

[rsibole]

The Villages Daily Sun (TVDS) newspaper should consider delivering it to every household in The Villages FOR FREE during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Alternatively, TVDS could at least consider putting the entire daily edition online and make it available to all residents for free during this pandemic.

There are many people in our community that do not subscribe to TVDS for various reasons. Thus, they are missing out on critical public health information. This endangers all the community. Thus, the powers-that-be at TVDS could provide a public service by providing online and/or physically delivered newspapers during the pandemic.

P.S. I am a paid TVDS subscriber.

Any written source of information is history . . . . . welcome to the 21st Century where news is instantaneously broadcast over the airways, via cable and through satellite.

Just another thought comes to mind, the too frequent use of vulgarity. Using this nasty word only as the example, the word “FREE” should be ban from social discourse. That word is a reminder of the suffering and enslavement it has caused countless others and is the gateway to losing freedom.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I think that all newspapers should be free. Let the advertising pay all of the costs.

Having said that, I would rather see all newspapers stop distribution as the coronavirus can stay on paper for a long time.

Why not just eliminate all of the costs of paper, ink and printing and just put them online free with ads?

[shirleyjerez]

Don’t forget slot of people have handled those papers. If you being careful that is one spot people are not paying attention

[t&akea]

I’m just grateful that they are continuing delivery.

[TexaninVA]

I think that all newspapers should be free. Let the advertising pay all of the costs.

Having said that, I would rather see all newspapers stop distribution as the coronavirus can stay on paper for a long time.

Why not just eliminate all of the costs of paper, ink and printing and just put them online free with ads?

Following your logic, I think all people who play the guitar should henceforth perform for "free."

[Siegfried]

To be absolutely safe, and recognizing the process is mostly automated, the newspaper subscription should be frozen to avoid touching something that has been touched by human hands.

P.S. I am a paid TVDS subscriber.[/QUOTE]

[Aloha1]

Wow, what a bunch of angry negative BS. The OP was simply making a suggestion and you jump all over them as if only you are correct. On one hand you say why take away money for the employees then on the other hand you spew hatred for the VDS. Enough already. This thread should be closed.

[CFrance]

Wow, what a bunch of angry negative BS. The OP was simply making a suggestion and you jump all over them as if only you are correct. On one hand you say why take away money for the employees then on the other hand you spew hatred for the VDS. Enough already. This thread should be closed.
I don't think the people who are saying why take away money for the employees are the same ones who are spewing hatred for the VDS.

[DonnaNi4os]

I don’t believe the paper has anything to add that isn’t shown on television all day long. Businesses are being seriously hurt by this virus and still have costs to incur. Your logic just doesn’t make sense to me.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

It is a for profit business. The sort of thing a solid economy is based on. Why do you think it should be free? People hold jobs there. Real people. And the developer isn't our mom.
Thank you for that reply. What do.people think when they make such comments. Obviously they were not thinking about the workers or the delivery person. Those of us living in the villages have a monthly income. Put people out of work their income goes away. . Will you help pay their bills. Think before you make such statements

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

Thank you for making sense to those who are still thinking they are entitled. Thank God you have a roof over your head. Food on the table. Clothes to wear. Free newspaper ...really. Don't want to sunscribe? Your choice. Have a television. Put on the news they will give you all the news you want about this pandemic. Stay safe. Keep praying.

[graciegirl]

When the Daily Sun is brought up, then we get some "underlying opinions" based on other philosophies and influences. Me and my household will continue to want the Daily Sun delivered. Because we agree with the underlying opinions espoused on certain pages of opinion.

Everyone picks up their mail don't they? Who knows where those hands have been....and those who pick up pizza and take out.

We are all tense and tired and bored and the house is beginning to look really lived in and our hair is growing down our neck and our kids are in another part of the world and this could go on for months and we are all depressed and grumpy. And we have to cut back on the chocolate and booze or we will destroy our own health...…..

Hugs to all. By damn we will get through this. I hope.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Does anyone know how many calories one burns arguing over a hypothetical with zero chance of occurrence?

[mjpuleo]

ridiculous to even suggest that.

[OhioBuckeye]

The Villages Daily Sun (TVDS) newspaper should consider delivering it to every household in The Villages FOR FREE during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Alternatively, TVDS could at least consider putting the entire daily edition online and make it available to all residents for free during this pandemic.

There are many people in our community that do not subscribe to TVDS for various reasons. Thus, they are missing out on critical public health information. This endangers all the community. Thus, the powers-that-be at TVDS could provide a public service by providing online and/or physically delivered newspapers during the pandemic.

P.S. I am a paid TVDS subscriber.

That’s very nice, here around Dallas/Ft. Worth TX. it still costing us (not me) $300.+ a yr. to get delivery 5 days a week, $500.+ for 7 days a week. I’m sure this is subsidized by the govt. but it still nice that TV is doing this. They’re to fricking cheap down here to do a nice thing like this.

[UpNorth]

I'm glad to be a subscriber. Comes in handy when the stores run out of toilet paper.:icon_wink:

But it's getting thinner every day....

[queasy27]

While I don't agree with the OP's sentiment with regard to The Sun, many corporations, public utilities, etc. are making financial concessions to try to ease the burden on their customers and some are also giving directly to the community. Entertainment services, for example, are providing free access to some of their content, so I can see where the OP is coming from.

Posters here should be able to disagree without being overly dismissive, harsh, or rude.

[EdFNJ]

It is a for profit business. The sort of thing a solid economy is based on. Why do you think it should be free? People hold jobs there. Real people. And the developer isn't our mom. Not that it has any value (except for maybe slicing it into 4" strips for other possible emergency uses) I agree, it's a for profit business, but that being said MANY businesses are SACRIFICING profits for others for a limited time but that paper really lacks ANY UPDATED and CURRENT valuable information as it is always a day+ behind in the "news" it prints.