Internet and newspapers in the eyes of a sixty-year-old

In this article published symbolically on the web we try to find out if and how the elderly people are using the Internet. Also we want to know their view in respect of today’s newspapers.

In these times when the Internet is perceived as an indispensable tool without which the modern world we live in can not run, to what extent the written press is considered the main and the most credible source of information? In the era of speed and breaking news, the life of written press becomes day after day harder.

It is obvious that youngsters use to a small extent daily newspapers as a source of information and of course the Internet gives the amount that they need, but how the situation is when it comes about people who are not so young? We will see how this looks through the eyes of a sixty-year-old man.

David Bridgeton is a landlord from Folkstone who is letting houses for students in Canterbury. He is in the market for more than 20 years and he considers him self as having one of the best prices and services designed for the students needs.
"I was 40 years old when I took the business. I took it from my father so we have an experience of over 60 years in this field” David Bridgeton said.

For Mr. Bridgeton the Internet represents a way by which the family business becomes easier.
"I can say that for me the Internet is a useful invention, even if some people have a negative opinion about it. I joined a few websites of accommodation for students. From the Internet comes a large part of young people who I rent houses for. Only for the university year 2008-2009 we have 68 houses rented by students that I got in touch with through these websites ", the landlord says.

It is obvious that Mr. Bridgeton is taking advantage of the Internet in the most efficient way possible. But is this the only reason why he sees the Internet so useful? David Bridgeton clarifies us in respect of the above question:
“My two children are living in America for fifteen years so the e-mail and the instant messaging software keep me in touch with them. They provide quality services; they are fast, easy and cheap. You only pay the monthly internet fee”.

In the end of our discussion, David Bridgeton shared some thoughts regarding the way how he stays up to date with the daily events:
"I can say that I prefer newspapers instead of online journalism. From this point of view still I am a classic. I love to read quality publications such as The Times or The Independent. I have some favorite politics analysts and I love to read their comments. I know that I can do this online, but I like to go to buy the newspapers that I read. In this way I meet old friends and together we share thoughts upon events that press covers”.