Letters, Aug. 20
Old-fashioned news I scrolled through the comment section of the online news story, my eyes darting through differing opinions until I landed on one that caught my attention. I felt […]
The author of this letter found themselves drawn to the fiery comments in an online news story. They realized they were focusing more on the opinions expressed in the comments than the actual news content. This led them to decide to try reading the news in a different way. The author recalled how they used to get the Winnipeg Free Press delivered to their home every morning in the '90s, enjoying the paper without the distractions of the internet.
They subscribed to a 24-week hard copy delivery and found the experience of reading a physical newspaper to be refreshing and less stressful. The first morning after receiving the paper, they took the time to enjoy the content without seeking external validation or engaging with comments. They noticed a significant difference in their physical and emotional state compared to reading online articles.
The author suggests that if you find yourself jumping to the comments section after reading an online news story, you might consider picking up a newspaper again. They recommend brewing a cup of coffee, sitting down with your paper, and reading it mindfully, free from the noise of the online world. The editor notes that the Free Press stopped accepting comments on its online news stories in July 2020.
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