Has the Reading Habit reduced because of Internet ?

I got my own computer almost two years ago... and I still continued buying books up until last year... but I noticed that I hardly read them anymore. Unlike before when I didn't get to spend a lot of time on the computer, I used to read at night, even if it was just a smutty pocketbook, if I only want to fall asleep. Now, I just pass out in front of the computer, in my chair.

I think your observation is right. I do not read books any more and I read the newspaper online for free and also some magazines. I spend the money I used to spend on books for the flat rate for my broadband connection. One only can spend money once and when I pay for the flat rate I do not have money for books and where I live we have to pay for the library also. Also this way I got out of the habit of reading books and I do not miss them. I have never bought an e-book not either. I wonder why publishing houses still exist and have not gone bankrupt as of now.

i think so.not only this internet,but also TV.i love to read once but i dont have that habit.because of this tv and internet.i read paper only when i dont have any thing to do.i watch tv for news.also my brother not at all interested in reading as once i had.

I have to admit I don't read anywhere near as much as I used to now that I am online. I do read the newspaper online but, my books have been set aside sorry to say.