Will you pay to read Straits Times Interactive?
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Then go for TODAY OnlineOriginally posted by Gazelle:Personally I find CNA news not very comprehensive leh and also lack pictures.
Not sure about SG Yahoo., might just switch over to that if STI start charging. -
I would pay if Straits Times stop becoming the mouthpiece of PAP.
I would pay if ST sack all the boneless chief editors and replace them with politically neutral people. -
Very hard....Originally posted by miong:I would pay if Straits Times stop becoming the mouthpiece of PAP.
I would pay if ST sack all the boneless chief editors and replace them with politically neutral people. -
Actually I would like ST to continue what they are doing. The reason I like to read about ST is because they are by default a mouthpiece of our government. I believe it is important for sg citizens to know what is up their sleeves.Originally posted by miong:I would pay if Straits Times stop becoming the mouthpiece of PAP.
I would pay if ST sack all the boneless chief editors and replace them with politically neutral people. -
Originally posted by Gazelle:Actually I would like ST to continue what they are doing. The reason I like to read about ST is because they are by default a mouthpiece of our government. I believe it is important for sg citizens to know what is up their sleeves.
In other words you are just paying for the tip of the iceberg and have to guess how big the issue really is -
I totally agree and am absolutely impressed. Finally!!! Someone with his/her own mind!! Singapore CAN be saved after all!Originally posted by miong:I would pay if Straits Times stop becoming the mouthpiece of PAP.
I would pay if ST sack all the boneless chief editors and replace them with politically neutral people. -
Well, I'm oversea and read ST 2 to 3 times a week to keep up with news in Singapore.
However, I'm not going to pay for it. It's just not worth it, if I can't get sg news, big deal. -
ST is crap. I usually just scan thru most articles. I usually read foreign newspapers online tho..papers like LA Times, The Guardian frm UK, Sydney Morning from Oz, USA Today, CNN, BBC have so much more quality news reporting...
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*double post* sorry.
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I dont think ST is that bad lah and LA Times, The Guardian frm UK, Sydney Morning from Oz, USA Today, CNN, BBC doesnt cover singapore news, except for news such as Michael Fay canning and SARS.Originally posted by timothytsgsg:ST is crap. I usually just scan thru most articles. I usually read foreign newspapers online tho..papers like LA Times, The Guardian frm UK, Sydney Morning from Oz, USA Today, CNN, BBC have so much more quality news reporting...
Personally I think CNN is worst than ST. -
I mean for international news. As for local news, yahoo! Singapore website is enuff. N it's FOC!
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i think this new policy is targeted at those living oversea and frequently browse the Straits Times Interactive for local news. what to do? they have no choice, lan lan suck thumb.
as for me, i can get my hands on the paper version in my workplace, what for pay to read it online? might as well use it to renew my p-member for the next 2 years.
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Read this in today's ST Forum..
March 9, 2005
Local newspapers must carry S'pore perspective
COMPREHENSIVE and objective coverage of regional issues has been one of the strengths of Singapore newspapers.
For Singapore to thrive as a cosmopolitan city state, our people must have a keen understanding of trends and developments in the region and the world, and their implications for Singapore. Our media reports, accompanied by analytical and op-ed pieces, help them to do this.
It is important for Singapore newspapers to distinguish clearly commentaries on regional affairs which reflect non-Singaporean views both from Singaporean commentaries and from factual reports of events.
Otherwise readers may be misled into thinking that these foreign views reflect the newspapers' Singaporean position. This is especially so as all the major Singapore newspapers employ journalists and writers from other countries, who will naturally from time to time comment on events from a foreign perspective.
Furthermore, when covering regional affairs, a Singapore newspaper should present a broad and balanced range of views, enabling readers to appreciate how different countries see the same issues.
The newspaper itself should remain detached from conflicts and disputes involving other countries but not Singapore. It should neither advance the position of another country, nor take on a foreign government as if it were itself engaged in such a dispute. Nor should it become a participant in the domestic political debate of another country.
Both in its explicit editorial line and in the implicit point of view of its reporting, its stance should be a Singaporean one.
One recent example is the editorial and two commentaries published in the Lianhe Zaobao on Feb 22, on the joint US-Japan statement identifying easing tensions in the Taiwan Strait as a common strategic objective.
The unsigned editorial was entitled 'A new flash point in Sino-Japan relations'. The two articles, entitled 'China faces US-Japan-Taiwan alliance' and 'A political battle by proxy', were authored by a journalist and a scholar from China respectively.
All three were written from a PRC perspective, and took Japan and the US to task for conspiring to constrain China.
Similarly, several years ago, The Straits Times carried articles championing the cause of one South Asian country against another, written by a South Asian journalist. The Government had to remind The Straits Times not to get embroiled in the complex disputes of the South Asian subcontinent.
We appreciate the contributions of foreign journalists and writers. They add to our talent pool of journalists, and provide insights into the thinking of their compatriots.
However, when they go beyond straightforward reporting to expressing opinions on regional issues, the newspaper should make it clear that these are the views of foreign nationals, and take extra care to maintain overall balance in its reporting and commentary.
K. Bhavani (Ms)
Press Secretary to the
Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts -
i knew something is fishy when they decided to implement the password login thingy for the Straits Times Interactive. never knew it will come to this.
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That reply by the ministry is an excuse. I have read NYT and Guardian among others n they also comment on other countries as well.
It's always the same thing by the PAP- saying that our press is a special case n therefore must reflect 'a singaporean mentality'- or watever BS it is. -
Originally posted by Gazelle:
Read this in today's ST Forum..
March 9, 2005
Local newspapers must carry S'pore perspective
(Translation: Straits Times must print only what the ruling party wants Singaporeans to see.)
COMPREHENSIVE and objective coverage of regional issues has been one of the strengths of Singapore newspapers.
(Translation: Straits Times must print only what the ruling party wants Singaporeans to see.)
For Singapore to thrive as a cosmopolitan city state, our people must have a keen understanding of trends and developments in the region and the world, and their implications for Singapore. Our media reports, accompanied by analytical and op-ed pieces, help them to do this.
(Translation: Straits Times must print only what the ruling party wants Singaporeans to see.)
It is important for Singapore newspapers to distinguish clearly commentaries on regional affairs which reflect non-Singaporean views both from Singaporean commentaries and from factual reports of events.
(Translation: Straits Times must print only what the ruling party wants Singaporeans to see.)
Otherwise readers may be misled into thinking that these foreign views reflect the newspapers' Singaporean position. This is especially so as all the major Singapore newspapers employ journalists and writers from other countries, who will naturally from time to time comment on events from a foreign perspective.
(Translation: Straits Times must print only what the ruling party wants Singaporeans to see.)
Furthermore, when covering regional affairs, a Singapore newspaper should present a broad and balanced range of views, enabling readers to appreciate how different countries see the same issues.
(Translation: Straits Times must print only what the ruling party wants Singaporeans to see.)
The newspaper itself should remain detached from conflicts and disputes involving other countries but not Singapore. It should neither advance the position of another country, nor take on a foreign government as if it were itself engaged in such a dispute. Nor should it become a participant in the domestic political debate of another country.
Both in its explicit editorial line and in the implicit point of view of its reporting, its stance should be a Singaporean one.
(Translation: Straits Times must print only what the ruling party wants Singaporeans to see.)
We appreciate the contributions of foreign journalists and writers. They add to our talent pool of journalists, and provide insights into the thinking of their compatriots.
However, when they go beyond straightforward reporting to expressing opinions on regional issues, the newspaper should make it clear that these are the views of foreign nationals, and take extra care to maintain overall balance in its reporting and commentary.
(Translation: Straits Times must print only what the ruling party wants Singaporeans to see.)
K. Bhavani (Ms)
Press Secretary to the
Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts -
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You crack me up -
LOL.. who would pay.. when u can get the free TODAY newspaper ? The free CNA ? And the news at 5 ?
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Are you acting innocent?Originally posted by DraG0n:LOL.. who would pay.. when u can get the free TODAY newspaper ? The free CNA ? And the news at 5 ?
You can get it free at any time on the internet... That's why many are switching to TODAY and CNA... -
It is impossible for a newspaper to stay perfectly neutral in its reporting: the very fact that words in a language carry a certain weight proportionate to the degree or extent to which it describes something by itself gives rise to the potential for misunderstanding to occur.Originally posted by Gazelle:[<<< Snipped >>>]
We appreciate the contributions of foreign journalists and writers. They add to our talent pool of journalists, and provide insights into the thinking of their compatriots.
However, when they go beyond straightforward reporting to expressing opinions on regional issues, the newspaper should make it clear that these are the views of foreign nationals, and take extra care to maintain overall balance in its reporting and commentary.
K. Bhavani (Ms)
Press Secretary to the
Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts
"Terrible" and "Horrible" both describe the same thing, but to a different extent.
However, we can certainly tell if a publication has been outright biased in its reporting: the overall tone of the report, the presence balancing of perspectives both indicate the maturity of the publication.
So far, the Straits Times has been quite scathing on bad press by its peers from foreign countries, slamming them as "interfering with Singapore politics". If that does not highlight its loyalty, The Straits Times' incessant criticism of other countries is surely an indicator of its hypocrisy. -
ST reminding us on their website that there are still 9 days left. Lets see what happen after that.Originally posted by sbst275:Are you acting innocent?
You can get it free at any time on the internet... That's why many are switching to TODAY and CNA... -
? U Misunderstand my message.. Everyone knows they are free.. ZzOriginally posted by sbst275:Are you acting innocent?
You can get it free at any time on the internet... That's why many are switching to TODAY and CNA... -
They are now telling us that Sri Lankan is the first to subscribe to STI. What exactly are they trying to imply? Singaporeans too cheap?...
Anyway, as of yesterday they only have 2171 subscribers, which will give them an estimated revenue of $200K per year.
Lets hope they will be contented with this pathetic revenue. -
Shit them, straits.
Now these days I only buy newspaper on saturdays. The rest are not worth to read for S$0.80. Shit them!!! -
Shit them, straits.
Hear, hear!
Now these days I only buy newspaper on saturdays. The rest are not worth to read for S$0.80. Shit them!!!
There is however a way to cheat the system.... SPH's AsiaOne website still allows free viewing of ST articles, for those who still bother... go to http://asia1.com.sg/
Any people from SPH reading this, a message for you:
Congratualtions on alienating your readers! As you can see from this thread your decision has been as warmly recieved as a GST increase, hope you're happy! The people of Singapore gives you its sincere thanks for becoming so entrepreneual, and expresses hope that you will be able to learn swiftly the custom of kissing the feet of Ernest Wong (or whoever replaces him), because soon enough Mediacorp is going to own your sorry newspapers.