Text News, Gopher only, text only, readable news

In plain words

Text News is a news service accessible only through Gopher protocol, delivering content in plain text format. Launched in 2019, it provides a readable alternative to modern web-based news platforms. The service is designed for users who prefer minimalist, text-only interfaces and those interested in accessing information through Gopher, a pre-web internet protocol. It caters to people seeking news without graphics, ads, or complex formatting.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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