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As well as writing a load of uninformed twaddle about the possible knowledge of members who have criticised Hornby's DCC offering, I have to take issue with him about his attitude to those of us who use the internet.
Maybe he sees some of the informative and enlightened discussions, which are always frank and open, as a direct threat to the circulation of his precious magazine!
If so he is right. I, along with many other good railway modellers I talk to, am dismayed that he has presided over the decline in factual quality of what was an excellent monthly magazine capable of taking over as the No 1 UK offering.
Now mealy mouthed cow-towing and forelock-tugging to big advertisers has replaced good, honest and in depth reviews of new products.
The final insult to forum members everywhere, many of them subscribers to his magazine, is the insinuation that we are hiding behind "pen names" because we don't have the bottle to criticise in our own name.
Well Chris, I have followed your career for many years, spoken to you at numerous shows and exhibitions and have always thought of you as a fair minded individual, but I'm sorry to say you have lost the plot!!
Should you read, or be shown this post, and be willing to debate the issues you raise in your magazine by publishing my opinion, Email me and I'll be glad to give you my full name, address, Email No, telephone No or anything else you want. Something tells me though that a cheap editorial dig at forums in general is all that this piece was about, in which case I will hear no more!!
You have obviously settled for a safe, quiet life, cosying up to your big advertisers whilst you work towards your retirement. Your place in my esteem is somewhat diminished. Enjoy your "Autumn Years" in controversy free peace and quiet.
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Maybe he sees some of the informative and enlightened discussions, which are always frank and open, as a direct threat to the circulation of his precious magazine!
If so he is right. I, along with many other good railway modellers I talk to, am dismayed that he has presided over the decline in factual quality of what was an excellent monthly magazine capable of taking over as the No 1 UK offering.
Now mealy mouthed cow-towing and forelock-tugging to big advertisers has replaced good, honest and in depth reviews of new products.
The final insult to forum members everywhere, many of them subscribers to his magazine, is the insinuation that we are hiding behind "pen names" because we don't have the bottle to criticise in our own name.
Well Chris, I have followed your career for many years, spoken to you at numerous shows and exhibitions and have always thought of you as a fair minded individual, but I'm sorry to say you have lost the plot!!
Should you read, or be shown this post, and be willing to debate the issues you raise in your magazine by publishing my opinion, Email me and I'll be glad to give you my full name, address, Email No, telephone No or anything else you want. Something tells me though that a cheap editorial dig at forums in general is all that this piece was about, in which case I will hear no more!!
You have obviously settled for a safe, quiet life, cosying up to your big advertisers whilst you work towards your retirement. Your place in my esteem is somewhat diminished. Enjoy your "Autumn Years" in controversy free peace and quiet.
