That's Amazing!

[EastCoastDawg]

Read no further unless you want another of my anti-newspaper diatribes.

Front page of today's rag has, as its "That's Amazing" section, a story regarding a turtle being saved from sharks by the Coastguard.

Clearly far more amazing than when the same story appeared on page A4 of Sunday's paper and it was merely "Off Beat".

I should have thought that the second time around it would be less amazing?

[Stu from NYC]

Read no further unless you want another of my anti-newspaper diatribes.

Front page of today's rag has, as its "That's Amazing" section, a story regarding a turtle being saved from sharks by the Coastguard.

Clearly far more amazing than when the same story appeared on page A4 of Sunday's paper and it was merely "Off Beat".

I should have thought that the second time around it would be less amazing?

Your assuming the paper has a living breathing editor.:a040:

[EastCoastDawg]

Your assuming the paper has a living breathing editor.:a040:

It is looking as if (very) Artificial Intelligence has taken over that role

[Stu from NYC]

It is looking as if (very) Artificial Intelligence has taken over that role

It is a very strange paper. Would have thought that they would have an editorial page so the developers can tell us their thoughts.

[Northwoods]

Read no further unless you want another of my anti-newspaper diatribes.

Front page of today's rag has, as its "That's Amazing" section, a story regarding a turtle being saved from sharks by the Coastguard.

Clearly far more amazing than when the same story appeared on page A4 of Sunday's paper and it was merely "Off Beat".

I should have thought that the second time around it would be less amazing?

What I find amusing is that you have more than one anti-newspaper diatribes, yet you still read that newspaper.

[Jayhawk]

What I find amusing is that you have more than one anti-newspaper diatribes, yet you still ready that newspaper.

Not only that, but close enough to note a repeated story.

[J1ceasar]

What do you want? Real news? Or toilet paper?

[Eg_cruz]

It is a very strange paper. Would have thought that they would have an editorial page so the developers can tell us their thoughts.
They are not allow to have thoughts......unless it Everything is Beautiful today here at The Villages

[Bay Kid]

The beauty is you can cancel the paper with one phone call. No news is good news.

[Girlcopper]

The beauty is you can cancel the paper with one phone call. No news is good news.
Yep. But some like to keep things that give them something to complain about

[Bill1701]

Equally as bad is the **************.com. Go to their 'Breaking News' section and you'll find articles from as far back as last year. There is rarely anything current.

[chrissy2231]

There's so little to print about. I'm in Improv, and we've been in the paper several times as well as Village Neighbor.

[Villages Kahuna]

How about yesterday’s election results? Pretty important for Sumter County residents. But when was “important” or “newsworthy” a choice applied by the editor of The Villages Daily FUN?

[Gramps666]

A few years ago the front page headline noted that there was a nationwide WINE SHORTAGE. But the article went on to state villagers need not worry because there was enough in stock around here to meet our demand. Just one of the many reasons I eventually canceled my subscription in favor of a different (but more expensive) newspaper. Well worth it if you want real national news.

[Joe C.]

There is always some news in that paper, but IMHO that publication should be entitled:
"Oh, Look How Wonderful We Are".

[Waltdisney4life]

I find it amusing that people still believe that media has a moral compass!

[Stu from NYC]

The beauty is you can cancel the paper with one phone call. No news is good news.

One reason we still subscribe is something light to read while having breakfast.

Does give some news about what is going on around here.

And they do have some interesting columnists like Walter _____. Last name escapes me.

[Annie66]

The beauty is you can cancel the paper with one phone call. No news is good news.

Yep .... canceled it 2 years ago. I don't miss it one iota. The DS isn't even a good fish wrapper.

[EastCoastDawg]

Not only that, but close enough to note a repeated story.

Yes, that's the worrying part, Jayhawk :icon_wink:

[EastCoastDawg]

My original post started with a warning not to continue unless you wanted to read another of my anti-newspaper diatribes.

Ignore my warnings at your peril :)

[merrymini]

I will cancel the newspaper, it is a worthless rag. Now that they will be burning the recycling instead of recycling, it is more of an incentive to cancel. Less garbage to deal with.

[EviesGP]

One reason we still subscribe is something light to read while having breakfast.

Does give some news about what is going on around here.

And they do have some interesting columnists like Walter _____. Last name escapes me.

Williams

[Barefoot]

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[cegallup]

The inherent conflict in The Sun is that the majority of Villagers call themselves Conservatives. And the wire-service news source is Associated Press - an obvious left-of-center media outlet. Having been here only three years I don't know if this is capable of being remedied - but I'll keep reading the IMPRESSIVE local paper, knowing its news IS shaded Pink.

[jimjamuser]

It is a very strange paper. Would have thought that they would have an editorial page so the developers can tell us their thoughts.
What is REALLY strange about the paper is that years ago they eliminated "Doonesberry" from its comics section. I NEVER forgave them for that atrocity. They were afraid politically of a LITTLE BIDDY comic strip. So narrow minded, typical. SAD !

[Joe C.]

Walter Williams .... great editorialist, and speaker. Sadly, passed away the other week.

On the other hand, look at the good side of the newspaper......
something to line your parrot or parakeet cage with.

[Marshaw]

Haven't for a year and a half

[alwann]

Alright, we mostly agree TV Daily is weak. Among those of you who still like to read a newspaper everyday, what do you get? Nothing? Or do you get all your "objective" news reporting online or from television and internet sources? Incidentally, I read both the POA and HOA monthlies and get some sense of balance and truth about Villages goings on from doing that.

[JSR22]

I canceled the Sun and have the Orlando Sentinel deliver daily. My husband and I are much happier with the Sentinel.

[Joanne19335]

What I find amusing is that you have more than one anti-newspaper diatribes, yet you still read that newspaper.

I would like only Wednesdays and Sundays. I wonder if this is an option. Does anyone know?

[Troopie]

It's funny that you brought this up today. After reading that story AGAIN, I was considering contacting the paper and asking them why they do this over and over. It's poor editorial management. That was probably the tenth time I've seen a repeat story in the paper in just a year.

[Northwoods]

How about yesterday’s election results? Pretty important for Sumter County residents. But when was “important” or “newsworthy” a choice applied by the editor of The Villages Daily FUN?

I don't understand your point. It was above the fold front page news.

[Neils]

Try reading the recreation section or pick up a free copy at a rec center. Very informative advertising. No activities to list. And we pay lots of amenity fee $ for the pleasure. Are we smart or what???

[graciegirl]

The Daily Sun is not The New York Times. All print journalism is waning all over this country.

However after reading the jabs and criticisms and some from new people who had more than one comment I think they would be happier getting a subscription to The Orlando Sentinel or The Tampa Bay Times or The Miami Herald as they have the editorial slant you are more used to.

The Daily Sun does have it's front page news on the second page and does get and print National and international news there to.

It echoes the editorial opinion of the majority of people who live HERE.

[Stu from NYC]

Walter Williams .... great editorialist, and speaker. Sadly, passed away the other week.

On the other hand, look at the good side of the newspaper......
something to line your parrot or parakeet cage with.

Sorry to hear this. Loved his column.

[Byte1]

What I find amusing is that you have more than one anti-newspaper diatribes, yet you still read that newspaper.

Totally agree! :thumbup::thumbup:

[tsmall22204]

Complaining has become a favorite past time. Our local newspaper, while I don't agree with politically, usually reports the news in a fair and honest way. The Sun does not support conspiracy theories from the right.
If you don't like the news, it a simple solution, don't take the newspaper. Either way, who are you to complain.

[threefootputt]

While I agree that most of the national news is dated, let’s keep in mind that this is a local paper geared toward course population. It focuses on local activities and our community and in that respect I believe it does an excellent job. I also think the paper has a strong sports section.

[Bay Kid]

The first thing I do when preparing my return to TVs is to make sure the paper is in my drive that morning. Refreshing news about life in TVs.

[diamond2005]

It is a very strange paper. Would have thought that they would have an editorial page so the developers can tell us their thoughts.

Please! I get enough if their BS.

[Andyhope]

Maybe, just maybe , you should stop your service🤪

[EastCoastDawg]

Thank you for your many suggestions to cancel the newspaper but I have no intention of so doing. I have taken it for ten years and find many aspects of it to be of interest.

Obviously not the numerous photos of residents' grandchildren doing cute things - I don't even know most of the residents; why would I be even remotely interested in their grandchildren? Makes life easy for the newspaper, though, if they can get other people to provide free copy.

Nor the banality that fills D2 every day - 'Bob Smith swings his pickleball bat and puts a looping return over the net. "I play for ninety minutes every day", says Bob, before returning to his game'. Fascinating stuff, reading about someone else's pickleball game.

Pages of back to school photographs of kids we don't know? No thank you.

But I do enjoy reading most of the news, and the comic page is my favorite, so I consider the price of the newspaper worth paying to have it delivered every morning.

And in case you are worried that repeat stories are raising my blood pressure, I enjoy finding them like others enjoy finding hidden words in a grid. Whatever floats your boat, eh? Long may they keep coming - and I'm sure they will.

[mtdjed]

I would like only Wednesdays and Sundays. I wonder if this is an option. Does anyone know?

That option is available. 2 quarters on Wednesday and 4 on Sunday at your closest Daily Sun paper wending machine.

Better yet try online https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/ and save the quarters.

[Dana1963]

Since The Daily Sun gets its main news from wire services they are sometimes 3 days old when they finally get to print.its not a newspaper but a real estate RAG.The Daily Sun is not The New York Times. All print journalism is waning all over this country.

However after reading the jabs and criticisms and some from new people who had more than one comment I think they would be happier getting a subscription to The Orlando Sentinel or The Tampa Bay Times or The Miami Herald as they have the editorial slant you are more used to.

The Daily Sun does have it's front page news on the second page and does get and print National and international news there to.

It echoes the editorial opinion of the majority of people who live HERE.

[Jayhawk]

Thank you for your many suggestions to cancel the newspaper but I have no intention of so doing. I have taken it for ten years and find many aspects of it to be of interest.

Obviously not the numerous photos of residents' grandchildren doing cute things - I don't even know most of the residents; why would I be even remotely interested in their grandchildren? Makes life easy for the newspaper, though, if they can get other people to provide free copy.

Nor the banality that fills D2 every day - 'Bob Smith swings his pickleball bat and puts a looping return over the net. "I play for ninety minutes every day", says Bob, before returning to his game'. Fascinating stuff, reading about someone else's pickleball game.

Pages of back to school photographs of kids we don't know? No thank you.

But I do enjoy reading most of the news, and the comic page is my favorite, so I consider the price of the newspaper worth paying to have it delivered every morning.

And in case you are worried that repeat stories are raising my blood pressure, I enjoy finding them like others enjoy finding hidden words in a grid. Whatever floats your boat, eh? Long may they keep coming - and I'm sure they will.

Apparently the original post was nothing more than an exercise in Pot Stirring, since you are not really "anti-newspaper".

[Stu from NYC]

Apparently the original post was nothing more than an exercise in Pot Stirring, since you are not really "anti-newspaper".

Glad he posted it as it led to an interesting discussion of the paper.

[Arctic Fox]

Apparently the original post was nothing more than an exercise in Pot Stirring, since you are not really "anti-newspaper".

although I don't envisage the newspaper using:

"See how many times we run the same story due to our poor editorial control"

as its marketing slogan

[17362]

IMHO; Literally in the last 25 years... newspapers are good for pets and packing. Not reading. Really.

[Doctorcrime]

there is a newspaper here...worth reading?.....sigh... my search continues ..

[Stu from NYC]

although I don't envisage the newspaper using:

"See how many times we run the same story due to our poor editorial control"

as its marketing slogan

Well if they had a living, breathing editor they could _________

[PugMom]

Walter Williams .... great editorialist, and speaker. Sadly, passed away the other week.

On the other hand, look at the good side of the newspaper......
something to line your parrot or parakeet cage with.

i think you are thinking of herman cain. williams is alive & well last i knew :)

[Stu from NYC]

i think you are thinking of herman cain. williams is alive & well last i knew :)

Was wondering about that as he has had columns in last few weeks.

Think very highly of the guy.