It is a thought provoking issues that also set me thinking. A number of Goan English dailies seem to provide ample space and favour letter writers from outside the state and far beyond. Extensive coverage and regular publicity appears to enhance the popularity of local dailies , giving the impressions of wider circulation.The truth is that such places do not have the outreach of circulation of Goan dailies .The writers i believe scout the internet for their published views and do not even subscribe to the dailies, wherein they enjoy constant exposure The content is not the point of discussions, but the moot question is whether the reserved space or columns go blank because of lack of contributions from locals for whom the local dailies exists, There can be some space devoted to international and national readers views sometimes but frequently featuring their views deserves serious re considerations. I believe that they hardly are patronised by papers in the place of their habitat It is not a parochial attitude but regular and frequent exposure , excluding local contributors needs a rethink. Let better sense prevail and encourage local and new writers to express It also appears that some writers are like correspondents of dailies finding almost daily exposure which is undesirablein public interests. No dailies around many countries decrease this precious space, which is most popular with readers for any reasons nor press takes a holiday on Sundays. It is the forum where public can air their grievances common to others, who might not air them. I express these thoughts after much hesitation and reluctance knowing well too that it will be fodder for waste paper basket Fortunately the social media platform is providing an alternative wherein the members are in thousands. There were times when letter writers were provided a complimenatry copy of the daily featuring their views. A foreign paper wrote back stating that the views are long but not to be discouraged and continue to express Such courtesies are not part of our culture The reserved space has to be filled and hence the paper is not doing any special is favour to writers anyway Some writers undoubtedly enjoy readers appreciation because of feed back they receive Nelson Lopes Chinchinim Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone
