CNN is a sell out.

Ziroc · 06-05-2003, 09:49 AM

Since I started browsing on the web in 1994 (Before MS Explorer existed) and I used Quarterdecks web browser (anyone remember THAT browser?) I have had my homepage set to cnn.com since then (1994).

Well, I am actually thinking of CHANGING. in nearly 10 years. Reason? Well, in the past few Months, CNN's site has gone to large pop up/pop under ads. And I hate those with a passion.

I just don't know any other news site to use... [img]smile.gif[/img] USAToday is slag, MSNBC is full of graphics, and Drudge usually spins the news too much.

Any Ideas? Maybe the Reuters news service? Or Asscociated Press site?

Timber Loftis · 06-05-2003, 09:52 AM

Well, I still like NYTimes.com, despite their recent woes.

But, Z, you live near one of the nation's better and more interesting papers -- the Miami Herald. Which is free at miamiherald.com. Maybe you'd prefer this?

Drake · 06-05-2003, 09:55 AM

http://www.fark.com/

06-05-2003, 10:59 AM

Drudge spins the news?
Really? Geez I see him takin shots at whoever he gets dirt on.
I never thought he was a spin meister.

Edit: I don't really know of any unspun news source..CNN is definately spun and respun..they all lean one way or t'other

[ 06-05-2003, 11:01 AM: Message edited by: MagiK ]

Ziroc · 06-05-2003, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MagiK:

Drudge spins the news?
Really? Geez I see him takin shots at whoever he gets dirt on.
I never thought he was a spin meister.

Edit: I don't really know of any unspun news source..CNN is definately spun and respun..they all lean one way or t'other

lol, Drudge spins it extra fast though...

Djinn Raffo · 06-05-2003, 12:17 PM

Why don't you try this one?

google news

WillowIX · 06-05-2003, 12:28 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/ beats the crap out of CNN anytime.

I doubt that cbc would interest you.

[ 06-05-2003, 12:29 PM: Message edited by: WillowIX ]

mysticelt · 06-05-2003, 12:53 PM

There must be a way to set a bug buster to bust "just" the pop-ups. No? It does an okay job on my Comcast homepage.

SomeGuy · 06-05-2003, 12:55 PM

Why don't you set it to the IW homepage like I did!

Ziroc · 06-05-2003, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WillowIX:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/ beats the crap out of CNN anytime.

I doubt that cbc would interest you.

Actually, I listen to the cbc radio network [img]smile.gif[/img]

I also listen to NPR sometimes--on our Jazz radio channel...

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06-05-2003, 09:52 AM	#2
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06-05-2003, 10:59 AM	#4
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	Drudge spins the news? Really? Geez I see him takin shots at whoever he gets dirt on. I never thought he was a spin meister. Edit: I don't really know of any unspun news source..CNN is definately spun and respun..they all lean one way or t'other [ 06-05-2003, 11:01 AM: Message edited by: MagiK ]

06-05-2003, 12:17 PM	#6
Djinn Raffo Ra Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: Ant Hill Age: 49 Posts: 2,397	Why don't you try this one? google news

06-05-2003, 12:28 PM	#7
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 50 Posts: 4,628	http://news.bbc.co.uk/ beats the crap out of CNN anytime. I doubt that cbc would interest you. [ 06-05-2003, 12:29 PM: Message edited by: WillowIX ]

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