The Rise and Demise of RSS

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  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

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    by Sinclair Target Jan 9 2019
     
  2. rossnixon

    rossnixon Registered Member

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    RSS is essential for me. I use TheOldReader.com - is most similar to the previous popular online RSS site by Goog...com.
    If RSS use is declining, it is because young people have no idea that it exists.
     
  3. Minimalist

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    I still use it and also like it. I use FeedDemon to fetch news.
     
  4. Tarnak

    Tarnak Registered Member

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    I knew about RSS, but I have never used it. I don't see the need, and I am not young. ;)
     
  5. longshots

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    I love it. My startpage is planted in a folder on one of my domains and it uses 11 rss feeds - including Wilders. I use FeedWind.
     
  6. The Seeker

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    Use it every day via NewsBlur and will continue to do so.
     
  7. WildByDesign

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    I still rely on RSS quite a lot each day. Saves me so much time.
     
  8. Krusty

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    I'm still subscribed to several RSS feeds and am quite happy receiving them. Personally, I hope they never go away.
     
  9. Rasheed187

    Rasheed187 Registered Member

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    I have never used RSS, didn't see the point.
     
  10. roger_m

    roger_m Registered Member

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    The same here.
     
  11. summerheat

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    Yes, I agree. I'm subscribed to about 40 feeds. They are very helpful to keep me informed about projects I'm interested in.

    I'm using QuiteRSS which is the best RSS reader IMO.
     
  12. TairikuOkami

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    I have actually never seen the rise of RSS. It came and left silently. Replaced by action center/browser notifications, which are visually more pleasing, though a bit more messy.
     
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