Every one of them had their say on the issues of the day, from traffic wardens to health issues.
There are 13 faces to recognise from the Shields Gazette archives and we thank everyone who took the time to share their opinions back then.
See if you can spot someone you know from these 21-year-old South Tyneside memories.
5. A say on traffic wardens
Over to 2004 for this picture of Fiona McEwan, a reader with a view on traffic wardens. | sg
6. Reliving a 2004 scene
Keith Ford was another reader who was happy to share his opinions on South Tyneside's healthy eating - or lack of it - 21 years ago. | sg
7. Travelling back in time
What's your view on the state of traffic these days? Joy Henson shared her opinions on the topic 21 years ago. | sg
8. A view on the roads
A passer-by, Joe Murphy, took a moment or two to speak about traffic offences and how they were dealt with in 2004. | sg