Discussion on the Future Direction of Model Engineer and Workshop

[Ian HewsonParticipant @ianhewson99641]

Hi Dave

As you agree, it’s up to me how I spend my money, what I don’t agree with is spending it on something I don’t find bloody good.

I, and I suspect many others agree with me, and continue happily model engineering without buying items that do not interest me.

As to Clubs, my interest in them was dashed as a 16 year old in 1960.

The good suppliers like Arc etc do well out of my custom, but only because the cater for the customers needs,

They don’t expect me to subsidise them, it’s

the way of the world, like it or not.
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[Ian Hewson]

On Ian Hewson Said:

Hi Dave

As you agree, it’s up to me how I spend my money, what I don’t agree with is spending it on something I don’t find bloody good.

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The only difference between us is I don’t require magazines to be ‘bloody good’, only that they keep me interested on average.  As the best is the enemy of the good, I think it unwise to insist on the best!

I only suggest anyone who has had value from Model Engineering and wishes it to have a future, should be supportive rather than negative.   Don’t jump ship too soon, she may not be sinking!

Otherwise, I’m with you.  My ex tells me 3 of her Cross-Stitch mags have gone under and I don’t care. If something has no value to me, so what.  However, whilst you may be finished with Model Engineering, I’m not.  My time will come…

Dave

[Nigel Graham 2Participant @nigelgraham2]

Dave –

The “abandoners” to whom I refer are those who, like one or two I know, have claimed they abandoned the magazines as containing nothing of interest personally and even denigrate them, but who have not contributed to them either, whether by articles or simply letters.

[Ian HewsonParticipant @ianhewson99641]

Hi Dave What makes you think I am done with model engineering? I am only saying I do not spend money on things that are of no interest to me. If the msg improves then I may well buy items.

I am still enjoying my hobby, without it taking over my life.

Ian

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