When asked to review a portable, alternatively-formatted version of The Onion, a popular online satirical newspaper, a local man stated "No AV Club? No sale. Meh."
He continued, "I like The Onion. There was a time I'd visit it every week for updates, which are always witty, sarcastic, and sometimes confused for real news. The paper edition, which resembles a pint-size USA Today, is also a lot of fun."
"Even better is the AV Club portion of the site, with music and movie reviews not found elsewhere. I'm particularly fond of Dan Savage's 'Savage Love' sex-advice column, and Wil Wheaton's reviews of old video games."
This loyal fan feels that the Kindle version isn't worth the asking price. The Kindle delivery system necessitates a certain style of formatting, using plain text, and occasional, minimal black and white graphics. Unlike its online equivalent, which is updated weekly, the Kindle edition has several small updates during the week, ostensibly to make this online publication resemble a weblog (or "blog") rather than a newspaper.
The reviewer began pacing around the room, gesturing manically. "What tears it is the complete absence of the AV Club!"
The description for this "blog" at Amazon's sales page states "A non-satirical entertainment section covering all aspects of the industry is offered, plus information, critique, and commentary about media and the arts."
"If it 'is offered,' I don't see where, because it didn't come up on my Kindle!" hissed the commentator. "This material should be treated as a weekly newspaper, and if it isn't complete, I see no reason to pay for it in this hobbled format. I'll continue to read it on my computer, as I have done for years ... and if I really need an Onion fix, I'll hit the WAP version at [...]."
He stormed off in a huff, shouting, "Somebody please wake me if/when this gets fixed, and I'll sign up again. Until then, Area Man Quits Paying For Hobbled Version of Free Website."
