CHANGE IS COMING - Editorial - Nov 17,2014
CHANGE IS COMING
Seventeen years ago this last September Deanna and Jim Birkholm, aka The Ladyfisher and James Castwell began a radical new venture; an online magazine dedicated to fly fishing. They were endeavoring to supplement their retirement income through selling advertising space and initially that was successful.
From a user and not a contributor. Thank you for the quality site that you have provided. During the years that I have "used" this board, I have enjoyed the articles and insight that I have received. I just want to make my voice heard that all of your blood, sweat and tears are appreciated.
THANK YOU one and all.
Dick xfishcop
I, also, share xfishcop's feelings towards FAOL. I really do not know what I would do without my "daily fix" of viewing FAOL. I cannot imagine how much time is needed to maintain this site, but, I do appreciate it very much. I will support whatever changes need to be made to keep FAOL going. There is just too much knowledge in the archives to lose it all.
Warren
Fly fishing and fly tying are two things that I do, and when I am doing them, they are the only 2 things I think about. They clear my mind.
This will probably not be well-received by many, BUT.......
I, for one, would gladly "purchase" an annual "subscription" for $10 or so to help defray some of the cash expenses of the site. To encourage new members, visitors could sign in a certain number of times before having to subscribe...
Maybe also a token "listing fee" for listing items in the "For Sale" forum?
Just my initial thoughts to maintain a great site,
Byron
Last edited by Byron haugh; 11-16-2014 at 09:33 PM.
If I can help in any way, just say the word. I am a professional freelance writer, and I write for several fishing magazines and blogs. Anytime you need articles, just let me know what you need, and how long they need to be. I can submit them in any format you need, including .pdf, and html.
Originally Posted by rtidd
I second the motion. $10..00 per year would be a bargain for what I get from FAOL. I spend more than that on some other sites (not fishing) per month, and they are not anywhere near as good as FAOL.
I hate to say this but I did not know there were articles. When I come to the site I go straight to the forum, my bad, I guess.
Gents et al,
Raising the price of something that isn't selling works well only with wine. Very generous suggestion but based on the number of NOW "interested/active" members , would raise minimal funds and be totally counterproductive.
Mark
Look forward to seeing the updates.
I would think....looking at the number of average "reads" on the biweekly articles, compared to the number of regulars on the forum. That either we have far more "readers" of the magazine content? Or a huge number of non-posting folks on the forums? Or both.
Ralph
I'm a little confused....so what's new you say....
That editorial is dated 2013 and I do remember reading it.
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