Comments on: Observer = 2 bits? http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:50:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Mrs Eaves http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59014 Mrs Eaves Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:40:33 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59014 I've been meaning to subscribe for over a year now, but usually end up spending the $40 on something more pressing. But really, I love the Observer and if it came down to it, I'd be happy to pay for it. I’ve been meaning to subscribe for over a year now, but usually end up spending the $40 on something more pressing. But really, I love the Observer and if it came down to it, I’d be happy to pay for it.

]]> By: Summers http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59018 Summers Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:03:29 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59018 lol...they're so going out of business... lol…they’re so going out of business…

]]> By: sumgirl http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59130 sumgirl Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:09:00 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59130 now what will i line the guinea pig cage with? now what will i line the guinea pig cage with?

]]> By: daco http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59171 daco Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:59:45 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59171 Summers, I disagree. I think this is an excellent business move. Charging for the paper will only ad to it's value. After all, if something is free, what is it really worth? Summers, I disagree. I think this is an excellent business move. Charging for the paper will only ad to it’s value. After all, if something is free, what is it really worth?

]]> By: TheAtomicSoul http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59194 TheAtomicSoul Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:10:06 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59194 Thats the thing Daco- information is free, and they're making a living off packaging it. The question is, how much are people willing to pay for it? the OakRidger is larger (Thicker), contains more information, and is 50 cents. Will this paper be 25 cents? What will it contain that would make me want to get it over the OR? Will they go daily to help out, or expect people to buy a paper with old information in it? Thats the thing Daco- information is free, and they’re making a living off packaging it. The question is, how much are people willing to pay for it? the OakRidger is larger (Thicker), contains more information, and is 50 cents. Will this paper be 25 cents? What will it contain that would make me want to get it over the OR? Will they go daily to help out, or expect people to buy a paper with old information in it?

]]> By: Summers http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59206 Summers Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:58:47 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59206 --At the moment, it's only free to read...not to place advertisements. As to the potential value of this business model, you need only look to Knoxville's insanely successful Metro-Pulse or even the smaller-but-growing (by leaps and bounds) Halls Shopper. --The Oak Ridge Observer's readership is so low now (with a free paper) that they're floundering from lack of advertising dollars. Do they honestly think they'll lure in enough readers to turn a profit by charging them? --Newspapers are quickly becoming obsolete. I honestly can't imagine anyone under the age of 25 ever even considering a newspaper subscription, unless it's just to be magnanimous. The demand for a paper like the Oak Ridge Observer just doesn't exist, and, as cynical as it might sound, I hope their new business model includes a heavy online presence. –At the moment, it’s only free to read…not to place advertisements. As to the potential value of this business model, you need only look to Knoxville’s insanely successful Metro-Pulse or even the smaller-but-growing (by leaps and bounds) Halls Shopper.

–The Oak Ridge Observer’s readership is so low now (with a free paper) that they’re floundering from lack of advertising dollars. Do they honestly think they’ll lure in enough readers to turn a profit by charging them?

–Newspapers are quickly becoming obsolete. I honestly can’t imagine anyone under the age of 25 ever even considering a newspaper subscription, unless it’s just to be magnanimous. The demand for a paper like the Oak Ridge Observer just doesn’t exist, and, as cynical as it might sound, I hope their new business model includes a heavy online presence.

]]> By: daco http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59209 daco Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:37:21 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59209 "Thats the thing Daco- information is free..." Sorry AT, but information is one of the most expensive commodities available. That's like saying that water is free. Take a look at your utility bill this month. Right now Oak Ridgers have two choices in newspapers. The Oak Ridger and that free paper. The Observer, IMHO, will be worth more immediately when they start charging for their paper. Choices will have to be made. Readers will have to determine the value offered for the price charged. I think an online presence would be wise. I disagree Summers, the fact that this free paper has a strong paying subscriber base disproves your point that the demand doesn't exist. “Thats the thing Daco- information is free…”
Sorry AT, but information is one of the most expensive commodities available. That’s like saying that water is free. Take a look at your utility bill this month.

Right now Oak Ridgers have two choices in newspapers. The Oak Ridger and that free paper. The Observer, IMHO, will be worth more immediately when they start charging for their paper. Choices will have to be made. Readers will have to determine the value offered for the price charged.

I think an online presence would be wise. I disagree Summers, the fact that this free paper has a strong paying subscriber base disproves your point that the demand doesn’t exist.

]]> By: Summers http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59356 Summers Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:14:32 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59356 sorry...nobody mentioned anything about a strong paying subscriber base. I was working under the assumption that they were retooling things 'cause business was bleak. If they're doing it for the opposite reason, then I rescind my previous comment. Dammit, I don't feel like researching this stuff. I just come here to be entertained and to leave snarky comments. sorry…nobody mentioned anything about a strong paying subscriber base. I was working under the assumption that they were retooling things ’cause business was bleak. If they’re doing it for the opposite reason, then I rescind my previous comment.

Dammit, I don’t feel like researching this stuff. I just come here to be entertained and to leave snarky comments.

]]> By: jenwright http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59399 jenwright Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:40:43 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59399 "Dammit, I don’t feel like researching this stuff. I just come here to be entertained and to leave snarky comments." Too funny! “Dammit, I don’t feel like researching this stuff. I just come here to be entertained and to leave snarky comments.” Too funny!

]]> By: The Bosphorus http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59456 The Bosphorus Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:32:58 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/12/10/observer-2-bits/#comment-59456 Daco, you're right information is anything but free. I don't get Atomicsoul's point, or criticism, that all the Observer is doing is packaging information and making a buck off it. What else would they be doing? Atomicsoul seems to imply that work is a dishonest way to make a living. Daco, you’re right information is anything but free.

I don’t get Atomicsoul’s point, or criticism, that all the Observer is doing is packaging information and making a buck off it. What else would they be doing? Atomicsoul seems to imply that work is a dishonest way to make a living.

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