Paul Tash’s real answers for Tampa Tribune readers

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An earlier draft of a Q&A on the Tampa Bay Times’ acquisition/homicide of the Tampa Tribune has been discovered. Thank you to the anonymous source who forwarded this.

SUBSCRIPTION & DELIVERY

I subscribe to both papers. What do I do?

— We’ll consolidate your subscriptions. But don’t even think of canceling the Tampa Bay Times — we know where you live.

Will my subscription cost go up?

— Not until we raise it.

I am a long-term Tribune subscriber. What do I need to do?

— Sit back and enjoy our self-congratulatory style.

NEWS & EDITORIALS

I have been reading the Tribune. What does the Tampa Bay Times have for me?

— Maybe you’ve heard about this thing called the Pulitzer Prize.

I have a news tip, story idea or a press release. How do I reach you?

— Honestly, we don’t need your help. (See Pulitzer Prize.)

Will the Tribune writers work for the Times?

— If they’re lucky. We hire only the youngest reporters with the least experience, fewest family obligations, and lowest income expectations.

I’ve preferred the Tribune because I want conservative viewpoints on the editorial pages. Does the Times publish those?

— Only if they meet our high standards for sanctimony.

As a former Tampa Tribune subscriber, do I have access to the Tampa Bay Times’ online content?

— Of course. By the way, if you click on the word ‘Pulitzer’ 10 times, 73 cents goes toward our pension deficit.

I subscribed only to the Tribune’s e-paper. What access will I get?

— We will have an alternative website for people with low reading levels.

What about apps for my phone or tablet?

— Sure, we’re as hip as the next fella.

When you do publish TV and movie listings?

— Before, not after, the shows and movies are broadcast.

Will you still have my favorite comics and puzzles?

— Anything to keep the morons happy.

I read news online at tbo.com. What will happen to that site?

— See “low reading levels.”

I was getting e-newsletters from the Tampa Tribune. Will that continue?

— Sigh. Would you stop with the questions, please?

Will I still get breaking news alerts and emails from the Tribune?

— I can’t hear you.

ADVERTISING & MARKETING

I bought an ad to be published in the Tribune. Will it run in the Times? What about ads on tbo.com?

— Yes. Check the fine print: No returns.

OTHER

What does this mean for tbt*, the Times’ free daily newspaper, or Centro, the Spanish language publication of the Tribune?

— Unfortunately for you, both will be continued.

Who owns the Times? Any connection to The New York Times?

— The Tampa Bay Times is owned by a nonprofit, and ordained by God.

Let us know what you think. Send an email to [email protected].

Peter Schorsch

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