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[Sawyer]

In English class today we had a writing assignment written on the board. The topic? - are books becoming obsolete? Which made me to start thinking...and I decided, YEAH, I don't really read much, although I kind of wish I did. When I do read, it's usually on the internet.

So what do you think? Are books becoming obsolete?

[fattony69]

As a matter of fact, I know quite well on this subject cause my grandparents are book dealers. When books that are quite old become work like 5 cents...they are definatly becoming obsolete!

[MyNameIsLee]

What does obsolete mean?

[Mathiasa]

Originally Posted by MyNameIsLee

What does obsolete mean?

I'm asking myself the same question.

Anyways, I do read.
We have to in school, but I also read because I want to.

My favourite books are: Harry Potter Trilogy, LOTR Trilogy, Da Vinci Code, Digital Fortress and Angels & Demons

I recommend you all to read, because you get smarter and its also fun.
When you read something really exciting, you cant stop reading.

[Joshua]

Originally Posted by Sawyer

In English class today we had a writing assignment written on the board. The topic? - are books becoming obsolete? Which made me to start thinking...and I decided, YEAH, I don't really read much, although I kind of wish I did. When I do read, it's usually on the internet.

So what do you think? Are books becoming obsolete?

Books are becoming obsolete as technology progresses though man is trying to surpass the boundaries and create an technological world bound to fall under severe consequences.

[Vesica]

Schoolbooks aren't becoming obsolete here in the Netherlands, in this advanced country we don't use laptops as of yet, as it is in the US.

I like to read books also, LOTR stuff .

[MyNameIsLee]

Joshua and Vesica, both evil and know the meaning to obseolete and have both egnored my question Just kidding guys!
Haha
The best book in the whole world is: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon.
That is honestly the best book i have read, then again i've not read a whole load! lmao, Another awsome one would be: A Child Called 'It'.

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by MyNameIsLee

Joshua and Vesica, both evil and know the meaning to obseolete and have both egnored my question

If you don't know the meaning of a word, there is a simple way to figure it, a book called the dictionary :p. Or an online dictionary.

1 a : no longer in use or no longer useful <an obsolete word> b : of a kind or style no longer current : OLD-FASHIONED <an obsolete technology>

[LaX]

Originally Posted by MyNameIsLee

What does obsolete mean?

Lol.
Books are sadly becoming obsolete, although i myself am an avid reader. It's all the goddamn TV and s*** that's being thrust into our generations minds. I've grown up without a TV, makes you appreciate a lot more things in life. Tbh in another generation or so, we'll be like the society in fahrenheit 451 >_>. Just my opinion
-Lax

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by LaX

Lol.
we'll be like the society in fahrenheit 451 >_>. Just my opinion

That's kind of funny, because that is the book that we are reading in class.

[MyNameIsLee]

Originally Posted by Sawyer

If you don't know the meaning of a word, there is a simple way to figure it, a book called the dictionary :p. Or an online dictionary.

Yeh, thanks for the help buddy.. I just wanted to save some time.. and couldn't be botherd to look it up, so nevermind eh?

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by MyNameIsLee

Yeh, thanks for the help buddy.. I just wanted to save some time.. and couldn't be botherd to look it up, so nevermind eh?

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/obsolete

[MyNameIsLee]

Yes they are...

[Xaero]

In my opinion they are not becoming Obsolete, they are still getting bought, look at how much preorders you get for things like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, or The Children Of Hurin, Alot. Everything old becomes cool, a vintage style. I dont think books will be in that vintage style for a while yet, but they are still being bought and until they are not being published I shall carry on reading them

[J MAN UNIT]

although there are the big books such as harry potter and other books like it, the smaller less known book are becoming obsolete people are looking for mainstream books nowadays, i myself LOVE to read, and enjoy reading stuff from authors ive never herd of.

books are better than tv, just because they let your imagination decide things.

[Timmaaaay]

To be honest, I hate reading books. I always hate hearing my english teacher say "Ok guys, we are starting a new book today, it's due next week." I must have ADD for reading or something because I can't stand just lying in my bed for hours staring at a book in silence. I try turning on music and just keeping the music low but then I can't concentrate. Most of the time, I just feel like a) The author could have gotten the point across in half the pages that he used up, or b) I could have gotten more out of watching a movie and in a lot less time. When watching a movie I get to actually see what is going on and listen to audio.

Just my oppinion.

[J MAN UNIT]

Originally Posted by Timmaaaay

To be honest, I hate reading books. I always hate hearing my english teacher say "Ok guys, we are starting a new book today, it's due next week." I must have ADD for reading or something because I can't stand just lying in my bed for hours staring at a book in silence. I try turning on music and just keeping the music low but then I can't concentrate. Most of the time, I just feel like a) The author could have gotten the point across in half the pages that he used up, or b) I could have gotten more out of watching a movie and in a lot less time. When watching a movie I get to actually see what is going on and listen to audio.

Just my oppinion.

yah i know what you mean, for me to read i have to like the book/want to read it. unfortunetly movies are just too short for me

[LaX]

Yup. When people force you to do things it turns lame..
I hate my english class cause of that >_>

[Vesica]

Well if you look at Harry Potter books, the books are way better than the movies. I therefore like to read books.