Sometimes I have to go hunting for something to write about. This next thing came to me via the interweb in my mail box of an account I no longer use. However the subject matter is absolute bullshit and some may think the man quite touched in the head for even thinking this way. A movie made a statement that "Greed Is Good" but here I think, not so much.
Like I said I received an e-mail. I will post it here, so that all not privy to this information may witness this most recent descent into whatever you can think of.
" It has been a great season of events, fund raisers, shows and rallies. No matter the cause or reason, the 2014 season was a spectacular show of community awareness and passion for all enthusiasts.
We are happy to be a part of it all and proud to publish our niche magazines throughout New England promoting these events. We are looking forward to the next season and all it will bring.
Our policy regarding event listings is stated here:
1. ALL EVENTS WILL BE LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE EVENT CALENDAR FOR FREE!
-Simply go to our website and follow the instructions to add your event in the calendar section.
2. All advertisers will have their events listed at no charge as part of their ad purchase.
-Please call our office if you are interested in advertising your business in our publications and we will be happy to accommodate your request.
3. If you would like to have your event PRINTED IN OUR MAGAZINE, there will be a charge of $49. This covers the cost of the listing. If you want to add your event, please fill out the enclosed form and send it with a check to: Direct Display, PO Box 451 Bath, ME 04530
*Note: the deadline to be IN THE BOOK is February 1, 2015. If you are not sure of your date or specifics by that time, simply put an email, phone number or website in your listing for people to go to for info.
If you have any questions, please call me at 207-751-1968.
Thank you for your listing and we look forward to another great year of promoting events throughout New England!"
Why is it that I'm feeling somebody trying to widen their profit margin at the expense of non- profits, schools, car clubs and charitable fundraisers. Did we or did we not tell him NO last year. Is this greed at its lowest level or is there really something special about Cruise Maine Magazine.
I volunteer for a national organization with a crew of 14. We provide a service throughout the year for anybody that want that said service performed. We charge nothing for this service and are compensated every year with a pat on the back and an "Atta Boy". Now I have to pay to have the Free Event put into a Free For Taking Magazine to perform my service Free Of Charge.
First and foremost the web site part of the deal is ok, except the format of the site absolutely sucks. It is a jumbled together mess that by any other name is called a clusterfuck. Hard to read unless you have a magnifier and there is no separation between the events so it looks like they all run together.
Now the magazine is free for the taking, with paid advertisers. the color glossy pages are filled with ads from all over Maine and the actual events listing are 3 to 4 pages of wrong dates and bad listings. They have been that way since the very beginning and somehow still exist. It seems they want all the Magazine info in, 14 days before the All Clubs Social, which makes about as much sense as sticking your fingers in a light socket with the power on.
We had a better publication put out by a car club a few years ago. That book got run out of town by this slick magazine that initially promised the world, only now we get shit on a glossy page. I think his advertisers are getting some decent exposure for little to nothing but greed is now king and we are the ones to suffer.
Back in the day $49.00 would get you laid and breakfast the next morning. Now we are getting screwed and Mr. Magazine has egg on his face. Every year I have taken 2 cases of this color glossy publication to promote events and the magazine itself. This year they can keep their magazine. Where its Glossy paper, you couldn't wipe your ass with it so I won't even take any for the out house out to camp.
Cruise Maine Magazine has stepped over the line and lost what support they had from us.
Reality check in aisle 7 please.
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