Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
I have tha facts. The fact were stated plainly. I have the invoice in front
of me. If Rob is not the person to ask, if AJ is not to back him up, they
should not make statements about their publications in a public form. I did
just that. You decided to answer me. That is your choice, that is the
chance I took. Since Woodcraft is not involved in the practice here, AJ
should either sit back and be quiet or be willing to answer for his comments
also. Just as you should. You have been involved in the publishing industry
and seem to want to be involved in this discussion. What do you think of the
practice of offering the same renewal at differing prices? Sleazy? Good
business? I'm sure it is perfectly legal, but that does not mean it is
received well in the eyes of the consumer.

I saw the mail last night and yes, it did tick me off to see that I could
have saved five bucks by waiting. I was really not sure if it was worth
bothering with, writing a letter, tell others about it, or just forget about
it. Wow, to my surprise there is a full blown bona fide representative from
Woodworker's Journal making public commentary. Why not ask the
professional? The President of the United States takes all sorts of
questions. Why would these guys want to shy away when they have the stage,
front and center, to explain their position. That is what honest journalism
is about, open information, not a bunch of industry insiders patting each
other's backs. What do you, as a journalist, think?

First, I'd be glad that prices have gone down on something these days.
To my certain knowledge, lowering prices has been a time-tested way of
increasing sales. It bugs you? Life's like that.

Second, you didn't really ask questions. You sniped.

George Bush takes all sorts of questions? Pardon me while I wait for my
the laugh pains in my sides to subside.

Journalism is not about answering questions on an internet forum. I
read one guy supporting another who felt the first person was unfairly
castigated. You read a conspiracy, or something, of industry insiders
patting each other on the back.

We disagree.

Oh, if I were you, I'd toss the invoices.