ORIGINAL: gboulton
ORIGINAL: Mode One
I really have to disagree about MA, I think it is almost the only good model airplane magazine, left. It has construction articles, product reviews and tells what is happening both locally, nationally and internationally. I do spend time on the "confuser", also. However, I am distrustful of the information gleaned from here as people will pawn themselves of as experts, which really are not. Not so with the published word, as these people have reputations which precede them and is a part of why they are being published. Not saying this is 100% true, but these are reasonable assumptions. I like hearing about the other aspects of model aviation, C.L. and FF, also.
Well, I'd like to point out again that I never called MA anything OTHER than a "good" or 'excellent" publication. I gave credit for their extensive and thorough product reviews, and their ability to bring us information from the administration of the organization. I don't disagree with you at all...MA is a fine magazine. i would further agree with you that, based on my limited exposure to other periodicals in the industry, it's among the best available.
Again, I merely pointed out that I am one individual who A) prefers to pick up information elsewhere and B) is lucky enough to have the opportunity to do so.
I completely recognize that not everyone has a quality LHS nearby, staffed and owned by people with over 50 years combined experience in the hobby. Not everyone has a job that affords them significant web browsing time. Not everyone has the opportunity to work from home, and thus spend more time at the airfield. Etc etc. I simply submit that, for those who find MA doesn't serve them in the way that suits them best, the option not to receive the magazine should be available.
Simply, each modeler should choose the sources of information (s)he prefers.
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As it is, however, I don't think PT really started this thread to rehash a topic already discussed in another thread, but rather to give us the opportunity to offer suggestions we'd like the AMA leadership to consider. As far as this specific topic is concerned, I've done so, and have appreciated the opportunity.