“But come on, how can you begin to have this argument about their relevance by simply pretending that the digital version, read by millions, doesn’t exist?”

Of course it exists. Whether it’s profitable is another question entirely. Or do you think it’s sufficient for the NYT to be read by a lot of people while it hemorrhages money? The stockholders don’t think so.

But if you really believe what you’re saying, John, then I encourage you to invest your savings in NYT stock. It’s getting more affordable every day!