[HATS] 73

[WD5JLT]

I hardly think the Newington folks are breaking out champagne. The industry
as a whole may be suffering, but everyone's continued success is vital for
any hope of survival. I personally can attest to the difficulties of
business in the industry. In all honesty, the people who complain about the
abilities of people in this business to survive, question their creativity,
talents, or direction, really should take the opportunity to do something
like it on their own. Once that 'newbie' fails, they too will understand the
hardships of dealing with an overly opinionated, stingy, unthankful, cheap
bunch of people many (not all) amateurs are. There are many shining,
exemplary people in this hobby, but as it pertains to the 'business' end of
it, there is little to gain. Unfortunately it's us out here that created the
demise experienced today. Instead of berating someone about their business,
go out and thank them for their contribution, no matter how small you may
think it is. Most did it out of love for the hobby and hopefully a few
dollars along the way. Love only goes so far though.

Mark Hanz
WD5JLT


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Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 4:26 PM
Subject: [HATS] 73


> Newsline editor Bill Pasternak says Wayne may be waffeling and may change
his
> mind or is using the going out of business sign as a means to stir up
> business.  So I guess we see if the mailman brings anything.  73 missed an
issue not
> long ago, blamed it on some snafu, but considering the slump in all ham
> business and this year being near bottom for anyone's memory,  the thin
issues and
> lack of ad count it could be the end for 73.   In any event Newington must
be
> breaking out the champaign bottles.  Then again, maybe Wayne can find
another
> sucker er buyer/publisher to pick it up again as he did  with some of his
other
> publications.  Personally I am embarrased for the hobby by his continued
> pushing of junk science and fables.  Wayne has certainly started a lot of
> enterprises, but sooner or later they have all failed.
>
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