Most likely it's because the statistics you cited are not true.
I am unaware that was the situation. Just about every mainstream newspaper and TV station that I know of has a growing internet presence.Originally Posted by rana173
Perhaps you can tell us exactly which of the "mainstream media" hates the web, and why you think they hold their opinion.
Somehow, I doubt that you can. But I'd like to see what information you base this notion on . . .
If you can't produce any reasonable evidence supporting your assertion that the "mainstream media" hates the web, then the answer to your question, "Why do the mainstream media hate the web as much as they do?" is most likely, "Because of the false rumors, urban legends, and unmitigated pure BS that is mindlessly circulated by conspiracy nutcases."