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Why newspapers matter.
A number of tech bloggers would have you believe that newspapers are dead. Many think that bloggers and citizen journalism will fill the void.
The top stories on Techmeme are about Kathy Sierra or transparency at Microsoft. Important stories to be sure, but not to most Americans.
The top stories at the New York Times are about the war in Iraq and how it affects Americans. Arguably more important stories for the average American.
Newspaper editors make judgements on the basis of what they believe their readers want to know. Bloggers make judgements on the basis of what they themselves want to know, which necessarily limits their audience.
Newspapers provide a wider perspective that is still in high demand.
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