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Jeff,
Let's get something straight. Pat doesn't do MODELx, I do. He's the publisher. If your MODELx is late, it's not because of Pat or his scheduling problems with MMiR. He handles the post-production and logisitics, everything else is my responsibility.
If you're ticked off at Pat, there's no reason to take it out on me or my publication.
MODELx is a completely new start-up. There's no company limo or helo flying me to work everyday. We're investing a lot of our own resources into the project. We are three guys working in our basements trying to bring the best modeling mag in the business, for an $8.00 cover price. No one else can say that right now.
And, Issue 2 is shipping to the subscribers. Issue 3 is on time, and Issue 4 will put us only two weeks off our original production schedule.
I know that Pat's double-issue of MMiR is real close, and he's back on track with Issue 44. There's no impropriety or fraud going on, just a run of bad luck...some financial problems, a hurricane or two, and a bunch of little things that all add up. We've all been there, whether it's forgetting to return a DVD to the video store or choosing which bill is going to be late because you don't have the ability to pay both on time.
I'm not making excuses, just a point.
Jeff Herne
Editor, MODELx
Jeff, as I indicated in my thread, it would help if the answers were forthcoming and they are NOT. Nor does it seem that any explanations can be found without attacking the integrity of the company (No not yours).
Perhaps as you have shown through your input they should have cut back on the type of paper used and the all color picture version, returning MMiR to it's original format. This would have cut down on production costs..One cannot expect to enter into any agreement and take money up front without communicating problems in production with those you have an agreement with.
After the first long delay, nothing was written in the next issue by way of an apology and nothing to warn or indicate a possibility of an even longer wait for the next issue.
Now, am I supposed to be super glad and appreciate my bumper issue when it eventually arrives or am I to be sympathetic towards those who sadly have reupped their subscription for a further 4 issues, which I get the feeling they may never see the completion of.
Who knows..
All I have ever asked for is what I have 'PAID IN ADVANCE FOR.' is that unreasonable?
I have phoned, may even have spoken to you! sent e. mails and asked for an HONEST answer and a TRUTHFUL reply... well guess what, the silence is deafening. WHY??
Seems to me, this is working on blind faith and that cannot continue indefinately.
If your having Pat publish your magazine, I wish you luck and I certainly have no wish to see you have anything like the poor service and lack of communication we have had to put up with over the past 36 months or more. It certainly leaves a bad taste in ones mouth and word has spread quickly.
Subscriptions must be filled or returned it is as simple as that, if his business is to continue. I fear it may dry up, confidence in his company is getting scarce in MY humble opinion.
Keith.
