Sky and Space Magazine

[iceman (Mike)]

I've stayed out of this thread so far and don't intend to get involved in it deeply as it's obviously a touchy issue for many people.

While I'm also a subscriber and wish the magazine came out more regularly, I can understand that the problems experienced by S&S would impact a regular release schedule.

I'm not intending to take sides, just please remember to be polite to each other and let's not degenerate into an area we don't want to see the forum go.

[Brendan]

Well said Ice,

Fair is Fair guys JDB has at least tried to respond to the concerns raised in this thread,
recovery of missed issues and regularity of publication.

If no one wants to open a personal dialoge with them over specific issues then stop the gripping and get on with the observing.
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To JDB,
on behalf of those of us here @ ice in space with cooler heads i would like to apologise for the behaviour of the few. I look forward to seeing my next subscription issue in my mail box in the near future and the continued improvments to this home grown publication.

[Sausageman (Mike Boggan)]

You are right of course Iceman,

I apologise for my remarks to you JDB.

I have now read the words that I was looking for. Thankyou JDB.
For me now the matter is closed.

I started this thread, can one of you moderators please close it?
I think enough has been said.

Mike

[jdb]

lol Mike B, I just re-read your opening 'stanza'...I hope we have addressed your concerns.

Glad you like the cover - we are featuring Asteroids, Meteors, Comets and the Deep Impact mission in this issue, from a range of authors which makes for some fascinating reading - along with all our regular sections.

We hope you all enjoy it and welcome feedback.

Cheers and clear skies,
jdb

[johnno]

Hi All,
JDB,
I congratulate you for your patience and perserverence,I know you have copped a fair bit of flak,and have taken it in your stride,while trying to explain the magazines position.
I,and I am sure many others here, appreciate your efforts to maintain a dialogue with your readers.
I have only been involved in the hobby for a couple of years,and buying the magazine for about 12 months.
I must say,I have enjoyed every issue,including this one,and hope the previous problems with getting the magazine out on time are now resolved.
All the Best.
Regards.John

[rumples riot]

JDB, just get the mag out on time and try to build on doing that each time it is due and treat it as one step at a time.

For me personally, I just want to see the next issue. I know and understand your circumstances quite well. I run my own business and I know how my clients can get some times. Sometimes they can be quite unreasonable and this makes life very hard especially when circumstances beyond our control prohibit your imput.

Large companies have more resources and staff to deal with the odd hiccup. From what you have said, you don't have the major backup that larger Mags have. Still I am prepared to stick by your mag, because it is Aussie and not 30%.

So just get the mag out and I am sure that the ill feeling will disappear with time.

Look forward to the next issue.

[Dennis]

Congratulations to everyone involved, for steering what appeared to be a deteriorating situation into one with a more reconciliatory and positive outcome, in spite of the deep feelings and challenging, but equally valid views, that gave rise to the thread.

A big well done folks!!!

[ving (David)]

gee gone quiet here after this thread was posted to...

thanks for popping in jdb. tho I dont subscribe, S&S is a good mag that i read every so often. keep up the hard work.

gee I missed quite a thread didnt I?

[Mick (Michael)]

S&S is a good read and value for money IMHO; I have been buying it for years from the newsstand and will continue to do so. Who knows one day I may be a subscriber.