Theos-Talk Archives (July 1997 Message tl00385)

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> From: M K Ramadoss <ramadoss@eden.com>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <theos-l@vnet.net>
> Subject: Battle between paper and cyber version
> Date: Saturday, July 26, 1997 2:14 PM
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> Two instances I am currently aware where an attempt was made to get the
> print version put on the cyberspace. In both cases those involved in the
> production of the paper version has either not willing to put it on the
> Internet or have not been very responsive to the suggestion, even though in
> real terms the potential for distribution is enormous and is likely to be
> appreciated by large numbers especially in the former East European
> countries where current economic situation is very tight, but they have
> access to Internet. While the paper publishers have valid economic reasons,
> it is interesting to watch the above instances.
> 
> One of the questions that is going to arise is how future publishers are
> going to handle the Internet phenomenon where there is not much of current
> opportunities to make money like selling copies of hard copy publication.
> But on the other hand, the speed with which Internet is expanding is mind
> boggling and there is no end in sight.
> 

The question of publishing on the Internet is still being answered.
However, with the cost of paper and printing rising, plus postage, it is
just a matter of time before some alternative has to become available.
Gnosis magazine is in trouble again, being ripped off by one of its
distributions.  Although the mag is not my cup of tea, I regret that  a
specialty publication may go down.

If  you go to the local supermarket and see that those racks
and racks of glamourous bullshit (Soap Opera Hair) trash mags, you can see
a lot of waste that is contributing to the astral illusion that affects
humanity.  We are not all models or all interested in improving our sex lives,
nor care about hot celebrities or the latest movie star, who in reality,
is just like you and me, maybe even a little stranger. 

We need better ideas for magazines and publications, so that the
bubble-headed publications are not the only ones available to us.

A. Safron