Ok, I've written about 3 different posts but people are posting so fast and saying what I've said that I've just kept erasing what I've written in between passing here at work.
Here is my straight out POV. People should support the magazine/website and get a subscription. I know people are often hardpressed for cash...but seriously? Don't buy beer once, go to the movies once, etc. And if this is the case and your still that hard pressed cash, then my heart sincerely goes out to you.
The magazine reflects current times and the current community. The old magazines, I've actually ordered and have read. That is the first years of the magazine. It's grown and become more refined with technology and picture taking. I like fancy pictures, what can I say.
I totally agree with BOM being a "showcase" that should be celebrating innovation, hard work, new contributions, etc. It shouldn't be a popularity contest or pretty contest but too often is.
Last, I wish that my entry was competing against more bows for Sept. BOM. It's been a goal of mine to win for almost 5 years and I never have. I have always wanted to win it "properly" though, or what would be the point, otherwise? So in a way, yes, I'm disappointed there aren't bows in the "contest".
Hopefully a month like this will drum up support for more entries for Oct. and people will in deed become more aware of what they should consider when casting a vote. Not just which bow do I think is going to win...so I'll vote for that bow like the rest of the herd.
Have a good day guys,
Stephen
P.s. I've got my PA# in my personal messages from Calendergirl. I just leave it there and pull it up when I want to make an entry. It's not complicated.