I've Got to Admit It's Getting Better

[Dai Fledermaus]

I just want to say how much RCM&E has improved in recent months.

I was one of those who moaned about what I thought was the increased content about drones or multi rotors ( please lets not resurrect that conversation ) but I have to say that the magazine seems to be back on track and is a much more interesting read because of it - for me at least.

So a vote of thanks from me to David Ashby and his editorial team.

[Ernie]

I've often wondered, Does it actually get better the more times you read an issue.

My own current copy resides permanently right beside the toilet. I suppose I read it quite a few times, but, the more times I read an article, the better it gets......any psychologists out there....hey ho off to the workshop

ernie

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Yes I agree , I gave up on the magazine some time ago as it just wasn't worth reading but as I do every year I stockpiled a couple of issues to take on holiday (Aug & Sep) and both were a great read.

A good balance of articles that offered good variety.

I was surprised by the lack of shopping pages tho ! Presumably due to web sales. This must be a bad loss of revenue for the magazine.

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[Old Geezer]

Like Percy, I'll be continuing to subscribe to RCM&E for the forceable future - the BMFA journal gets a 'blink and you'll miss it" flick through - & if I spot any of the other comics when I'm buying a newspaper I find myself compelled to have a flick through, but very rarely (couple of times a year - and usually regretted!) do I end up buying one.

Also an honourable mention for Beth Ashby, who went to a lot of trouble to resurrect and then get printed a discontinued plan for me. There's nowt like a family business for customer service and satisfaction.

[Kevin 216]

Hi Dai - quite agree, just flicked through the October issue looks like its going to be a good read.

[ken anderson.]

for the bargain price the mag is...I think that its good value.....even more so for us pensioner's......

ken Anderson....ne....1........watch the dosh dept.

[Steve Hargreaves - Moderator]

Blimey DF...you'll be telling us you're re-subscribed next....

[The real Ron Truth]

I cancelled my subscription over a year ago but still get the mag sent for free.

Its a one dump read for me then into the recycling. much prefer the internet for info.

[Dai Fledermaus]

Posted by Steve Hargreaves - Moderator on 11/09/2016 19:03:25:

Blimey DF...you'll be telling us you're re-subscribed next....

Lets not get too carried away SH

[Martyn K]

Posted by Ernie on 11/09/2016 09:16:48:

I've often wondered, Does it actually get better the more times you read an issue.

My own current copy resides permanently right beside the toilet. I suppose I read it quite a few times, but, the more times I read an article, the better it gets......any psychologists out there....hey ho off to the workshop

ernie

The fact is that very few people critically read a magazine (or anything else for that matter). we tend to skim, read about 5-10 lines at once and consequently miss things - which is why a second/third/etc re-read provides much more info and as its a hobby, enjoyment. I tend to re-read many magazines, current and old ones and I get a lot of pleasure from them.

I think RCM&E is great - it has good months and better months, I will however miss Andy Ellison's column, always very topical and entertaining - or rather, it was.

[extra slim]

Compared to the american mag I have been getting for years, it has been a complete role reversal with the american mag, becoming more of a leaflet and RCME becoming a really good read and excellent value for money.