Results: Newspapers
Published on 05/27/2015
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1.
1.
Do you read a newspaper? If so, what type? I read our community's newspaper
33%
541 votes
I read a large, city paper
23%
373 votes
I read a nationally syndicated newspaper
8%
128 votes
No, I don't read a newspaper regularly
49%
790 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
14 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.33% | 6 | |
| on line | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read headlines | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read online editions of several newspapers. | 0.05% | 1 |
| metro | 0.05% | 1 |
| online papers | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read a free local arts & entertainment paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read our local paper and many online papers, wsj, forbes | 0.05% | 1 |
| online only | 0.05% | 1 |
2.
2.
If you regularly read a newspaper, what are your favorite parts? National news
29%
462 votes
International News
17%
277 votes
Sports
12%
190 votes
Style and/or Home
14%
222 votes
Comics
14%
225 votes
Editorials
14%
226 votes
I don't regularly read a newspaper
49%
787 votes
Other (please specify)
6%
94 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| local news | 1.13% | 28 |
| 0.60% | 15 | |
| local | 0.20% | 5 |
| coupons | 0.20% | 5 |
| classifieds | 0.16% | 4 |
| na | 0.08% | 2 |
| obituaries | 0.08% | 2 |
| local news & events | 0.04% | 1 |
| local events | 0.04% | 1 |
| local news and obits | 0.04% | 1 |
| local news and food | 0.04% | 1 |
| court news | 0.04% | 1 |
| want ads | 0.04% | 1 |
| local & state news | 0.04% | 1 |
| business | 0.04% | 1 |
| financial | 0.04% | 1 |
| garden section; health section, food section | 0.04% | 1 |
| various ad's, local news | 0.04% | 1 |
| all of it! | 0.04% | 1 |
| dear abby | 0.04% | 1 |
| all of the community news | 0.04% | 1 |
| puzzles and word games | 0.04% | 1 |
| everything | 0.04% | 1 |
| entertainment gossip | 0.04% | 1 |
| the want ads and flyers | 0.04% | 1 |
| crossword puzzles | 0.04% | 1 |
| local news obituaries | 0.04% | 1 |
| horoscopes, puzzles | 0.04% | 1 |
| coupons & sale flyers | 0.04% | 1 |
| crosswords | 0.04% | 1 |
| food, entertainment | 0.04% | 1 |
| crime report | 0.04% | 1 |
| crossword | 0.04% | 1 |
| book reviews | 0.04% | 1 |
| flyers | 0.04% | 1 |
| entertainment | 0.04% | 1 |
| i like the local news | 0.04% | 1 |
| letters to the editor, commentary, entertainment and local news. | 0.04% | 1 |
| local news, business & obits | 0.04% | 1 |
| entertainment and horoscope sections | 0.04% | 1 |
3.
3.
If you don't read a newspaper, why not? I just don't find them interesting
14%
234 votes
I watch news on t.v.--that's enough
28%
454 votes
I listen to NPR or other radio news
8%
122 votes
I read news online at a news service
43%
690 votes
Other (please specify)
21%
337 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| na | 3.86% | 71 |
| n/a | 3.65% | 67 |
| 1.96% | 36 | |
| i do | 0.44% | 8 |
| none | 0.27% | 5 |
| i read | 0.27% | 5 |
| i read the newspaper | 0.27% | 5 |
| i read them | 0.22% | 4 |
| i read a newspaper | 0.22% | 4 |
| i do read | 0.22% | 4 |
| i read newspapers | 0.16% | 3 |
| read | 0.16% | 3 |
| i read it | 0.16% | 3 |
| read newspaper | 0.16% | 3 |
| i do read a paper | 0.11% | 2 |
| i do read the paper | 0.11% | 2 |
| i do read a newspaper | 0.11% | 2 |
| i do read the newspaper | 0.11% | 2 |
| i read newspaper | 0.11% | 2 |
| i read daily | 0.11% | 2 |
| i read the paper | 0.11% | 2 |
| i do. | 0.11% | 2 |
| i am not interested inthe news at all | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read the paper and watch the news | 0.05% | 1 |
| i also listen to npr and other radio news as well as read newspapers | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read our local paper once per week | 0.05% | 1 |
| they're too expensive | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read my city's newspaper online except for a printed copy of the sunday paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read. | 0.05% | 1 |
| n/a not applicable i do read a newspaper. please include n/a options in your surveys when necessary. | 0.05% | 1 |
| can't afford a subscription, i use the internet for news | 0.05% | 1 |
| na!!!!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| allergic to newsprint | 0.05% | 1 |
| the news is always so negitive and depressing so i only read it when it has something specific i want to read about. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read the paper! | 0.05% | 1 |
| other | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read newspapers. | 0.05% | 1 |
| internet | 0.05% | 1 |
| can't see the small print | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read. | 0.05% | 1 |
| too expensive | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read a paapr | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read newspapers | 0.05% | 1 |
| another monthly expense | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read newpaper | 0.05% | 1 |
| see above | 0.05% | 1 |
| n | 0.05% | 1 |
| too dirty (cleanliness issues) | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read them | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do!!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| not worth the cost | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read. you forgot that option! ;) | 0.05% | 1 |
| n a | 0.05% | 1 |
| lots of news on tv and computer. | 0.05% | 1 |
| dont have time | 0.05% | 1 |
| hubby brings me all the news i need to hear! | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read the newspaper ee | 0.05% | 1 |
| duh | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read news | 0.05% | 1 |
| n/a. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read the news | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read newspapers! | 0.05% | 1 |
| they are too expensive | 0.05% | 1 |
| cost | 0.05% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do all the above, but still read my local newspaper | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read one | 0.05% | 1 |
| expensive | 0.05% | 1 |
| `n/a | 0.05% | 1 |
| not worth the price | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't read | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read the sunday paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| too depressing | 0.05% | 1 |
| biased | 0.05% | 1 |
| too much low energy stuff | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read it | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read our daily newspaper. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read the newspapers. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read one everyday | 0.05% | 1 |
| need n/a for this question | 0.05% | 1 |
| na - i read the newspaper! | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do not wear the ink well, it rubs off and i do not like that | 0.05% | 1 |
| i reads the washington post. | 0.05% | 1 |
| na!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| none of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't read the paper all the time | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read the newspaepr | 0.05% | 1 |
| read paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| la times .com | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read my weekly paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read the paper everyday | 0.05% | 1 |
| vision problems | 0.05% | 1 |
| half online, half not getting caught up in false media drama | 0.05% | 1 |
| don;t pay news paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read print newspaper | 0.05% | 1 |
| i can't see | 0.05% | 1 |
| have read a daily paper my whole adult life to keep in touch with local news and events | 0.05% | 1 |
| rss feeds of bbc, reuters and drudge. | 0.05% | 1 |
| do read a newspaper | 0.05% | 1 |
| i watch pbs news because it is not as slanted as other news sources | 0.05% | 1 |
| i listen to the radio, and have difficulty reading | 0.05% | 1 |
| cost too much | 0.05% | 1 |
| i already said i do read the newspaper | 0.05% | 1 |
| n/a i do read the papers | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read the record | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read paper. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| and mostly tv | 0.05% | 1 |
| i love my paper! why don't you have an na? | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read my local paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| mom won't subscribe to one | 0.05% | 1 |
| only for coupons | 0.05% | 1 |
| i also watch tv | 0.05% | 1 |
| na i read a newspaper | 0.05% | 1 |
| n /a | 0.05% | 1 |
| money | 0.05% | 1 |
| dirty fingers | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read a paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| i only read one day a week, saturday | 0.05% | 1 |
| news | 0.05% | 1 |
| online news | 0.05% | 1 |
| too busy | 0.05% | 1 |
4.
4.
If you don't read a newspaper, why not? I just don't find them interesting
15%
249 votes
I watch news on t.v.--that's enough
27%
434 votes
I listen to NPR or other radio news
8%
129 votes
I read news online at a news service
43%
699 votes
Other (please specify)
20%
325 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| na | 4.03% | 74 |
| n/a | 3.81% | 70 |
| 1.80% | 33 | |
| i do | 0.87% | 16 |
| none | 0.22% | 4 |
| i read newspapers | 0.22% | 4 |
| i read them | 0.22% | 4 |
| i read | 0.22% | 4 |
| read | 0.16% | 3 |
| i read a newspaper | 0.16% | 3 |
| i do read | 0.16% | 3 |
| i read newspaper | 0.16% | 3 |
| see above | 0.16% | 3 |
| i read the paper | 0.16% | 3 |
| i read it | 0.11% | 2 |
| i do read the paper | 0.11% | 2 |
| i do read a newspaper | 0.11% | 2 |
| i do read the newspaper | 0.11% | 2 |
| i read the newspaper | 0.11% | 2 |
| i read my local paper | 0.11% | 2 |
| same as above | 0.11% | 2 |
| not interested | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read the paper and watch the news | 0.05% | 1 |
| i listen on the radio and also read the newspapers | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read a paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| they're too expensive | 0.05% | 1 |
| i found that my local paper doesn't put enough local news in it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| ditto to above--duplicate question! | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read them. | 0.05% | 1 |
| same answer | 0.05% | 1 |
| same reason as before | 0.05% | 1 |
| na!!!!!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
| the news is always so negitive and depressing so i only read it when it has something specific i want to read about. | 0.05% | 1 |
| see comment above | 0.05% | 1 |
| other | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read newspapers. | 0.05% | 1 |
| can't see the small print | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read. | 0.05% | 1 |
| too expensive | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read a paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read newpaper | 0.05% | 1 |
| see above, again | 0.05% | 1 |
| n | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read them | 0.05% | 1 |
| what is the problem-you have to ask twice? | 0.05% | 1 |
| not worth the cost | 0.05% | 1 |
| and again… i do read. | 0.05% | 1 |
| n a | 0.05% | 1 |
| i get news as mentioned above. | 0.05% | 1 |
| no time | 0.05% | 1 |
| dont have time | 0.05% | 1 |
| same as the last question! | 0.05% | 1 |
| duh | 0.05% | 1 |
| n/a. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read newspapers! | 0.05% | 1 |
| too costly | 0.05% | 1 |
| n/a again | 0.05% | 1 |
| noone to deliver | 0.05% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read daily | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read one | 0.05% | 1 |
| internet | 0.05% | 1 |
| price goes up and size of paper keeps getting smaller | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read the sunday paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| too depressing | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read it | 0.05% | 1 |
| biased | 0.05% | 1 |
| too many lies | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do ready our daily newspaper. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read the newspapers | 0.05% | 1 |
| costs money for a news paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read one everyday | 0.05% | 1 |
| ido | 0.05% | 1 |
| na- i read the newspaper! | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read the washington post | 0.05% | 1 |
| read paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| la times | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read the chas sc newspaper | 0.05% | 1 |
| bad vision | 0.05% | 1 |
| have stated already | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read print newspaper | 0.05% | 1 |
| i watch pbs news because it is not as slanted as other news sources | 0.05% | 1 |
| i listen to news radio everyday and 6pm news daily | 0.05% | 1 |
| cost too much | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do read the nespaper | 0.05% | 1 |
| n/a i do read the papers | 0.05% | 1 |
| not applicable | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read one | 0.05% | 1 |
| i read the record | 0.05% | 1 |
| as above | 0.05% | 1 |
| i love my paper! | 0.05% | 1 |
| mom won't suscribe to one | 0.05% | 1 |
| coupons | 0.05% | 1 |
| i'd have to put on my glasses | 0.05% | 1 |
| i also watchtv | 0.05% | 1 |
| iread | 0.05% | 1 |
| money | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do. | 0.05% | 1 |
| read one | 0.05% | 1 |
| life ke alternative news the major networks refuse yo discuss... | 0.05% | 1 |
| cost too much, both in the price of subscription and the destruction of trees for the paper. | 0.05% | 1 |
| only read on one day a week, saturday | 0.05% | 1 |
| news | 0.05% | 1 |
| too busy | 0.05% | 1 |
5.
5.
Did your parents read a newspaper? Yes, and I read the same one
36%
585 votes
Yes, and I read a different one or ones
30%
491 votes
No, and I don't either
19%
303 votes
No, but I do
11%
185 votes
Other (please specify)
7%
116 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13% | 19 | |
| n/a | 0.65% | 11 |
| na | 0.48% | 8 |
| yes | 0.48% | 8 |
| yes but i don't | 0.30% | 5 |
| not sure | 0.30% | 5 |
| yes, but i don't | 0.24% | 4 |
| yes they did | 0.12% | 2 |
| yes, but i do not | 0.12% | 2 |
| they are dead | 0.12% | 2 |
| yes and i dont read one | 0.12% | 2 |
| no idea | 0.12% | 2 |
| i don't know | 0.12% | 2 |
| they used to | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes, my parents read a newspaper. | 0.06% | 1 |
| my parents are deceased | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes they do but i don't | 0.06% | 1 |
| they did those days, i don't | 0.06% | 1 |
| one did | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes,but not me | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes, but i don't. what's the point? | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes they do | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes, but that was before the internet and i delivered papers daily so they got it free. | 0.06% | 1 |
| can't remember | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes, i do not | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes they do, but i dont | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes, but i don't read the newspaper regularly. | 0.06% | 1 |
| dont know | 0.06% | 1 |
| n'a | 0.06% | 1 |
| i read | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes, and i don't read a newspaper | 0.06% | 1 |
| they did, i don't | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes, but i don't read any | 0.06% | 1 |
| not applicable | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes, but i don't read a newspaper | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes then did, but i don't | 0.06% | 1 |
| on line | 0.06% | 1 |
| can't recall | 0.06% | 1 |
| i don't remember! | 0.06% | 1 |
| idk | 0.06% | 1 |
| don't recall | 0.06% | 1 |
| dk | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes and i don't | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes, but i found books more interesting lol | 0.06% | 1 |
| they did and i dont | 0.06% | 1 |
| fallecidos | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes but i didn't | 0.06% | 1 |
| parents deceased | 0.06% | 1 |
| none | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes they do but i dont | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes, but i don't regularly read one | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes they did but i don't read one | 0.06% | 1 |
| somtimes | 0.06% | 1 |
| probably | 0.06% | 1 |
| parents did but i did not | 0.06% | 1 |
| they read them, i don't. | 0.06% | 1 |
| my parents have passed away. | 0.06% | 1 |
6.
6.
If you have children, did you or do you encourage them to read a newspaper? Yes
24%
390 votes
No, they did it on their own without encouragement
16%
266 votes
No, and they don't read the newspaper
40%
647 votes
Other (please specify)
20%
330 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 6.12% | 100 |
| na | 5.51% | 90 |
| 2.33% | 38 | |
| no kids | 1.59% | 26 |
| no children | 1.29% | 21 |
| don't have children | 0.24% | 4 |
| not applicable | 0.24% | 4 |
| i don't have children | 0.18% | 3 |
| too young | 0.12% | 2 |
| n/a. | 0.12% | 2 |
| don't have children. | 0.12% | 2 |
| n.a | 0.12% | 2 |
| dont have children | 0.12% | 2 |
| n/a no kids | 0.12% | 2 |
| i don't have children. | 0.06% | 1 |
| dont hav kids | 0.06% | 1 |
| my children are grown | 0.06% | 1 |
| ugh---na!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 0.06% | 1 |
| no children..... :-) | 0.06% | 1 |
| no chidren | 0.06% | 1 |
| they watch the news on tv. | 0.06% | 1 |
| they may not read them | 0.06% | 1 |
| no | 0.06% | 1 |
| n'a | 0.06% | 1 |
| n/a my only child is grown and gets all his news online like i do. | 0.06% | 1 |
| ÑÀ | 0.06% | 1 |
| i do not have children. | 0.06% | 1 |
| children are grown | 0.06% | 1 |
| not old enough | 0.06% | 1 |
| have children but they are too young to read so we will see | 0.06% | 1 |
| kids are grown | 0.06% | 1 |
| have no children | 0.06% | 1 |
| no, i encourage them to read books | 0.06% | 1 |
| n\a | 0.06% | 1 |
| don't have kid | 0.06% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.06% | 1 |
| they had to, papers were delivered to classes everyday | 0.06% | 1 |
| i don't have kids | 0.06% | 1 |
| no, i don;t have children of my own, but i always encourage children to read and go to the library | 0.06% | 1 |
| my son's to young to read | 0.06% | 1 |
| n a | 0.06% | 1 |
| n | 0.06% | 1 |
| i always read them books not newspapers | 0.06% | 1 |
| na/ | 0.06% | 1 |
| you need n/a options or something | 0.06% | 1 |
| not old enough yet. | 0.06% | 1 |
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