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The Current State of UK Airsoft Magazines
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Mr Monkey Nuts
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The politics of the publishing industry are very long and complex, having worked with a few biking rags in the past it's a literal mine field of cross breeding, asset sharing and corporate domination. I would not be supprised if somewhere down the line the same company bankrolls both mags.
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I wouldn't have an issue if both are owned by the same company somewhere down the line...they are both different enough to justify me usually getting both if they have good articles in.
My most recent point is just how poor the editing is for AI - which is the slicker and elder of the two - and how the same article has appeared in two places but written by two apparently separate authors in AA.
I am sure I will renew my AA subscription this year. But AI has so many basic errors (that even a half-decent editor could correct with a proof-read) that I just wouldn't subscribe. I will get the ones that interest me, but I won't commit.
My most recent point is just how poor the editing is for AI - which is the slicker and elder of the two - and how the same article has appeared in two places but written by two apparently separate authors in AA.
I am sure I will renew my AA subscription this year. But AI has so many basic errors (that even a half-decent editor could correct with a proof-read) that I just wouldn't subscribe. I will get the ones that interest me, but I won't commit.
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I used to think AA was bankrolled by Viper an Pro Airsoft, every other page, ad and mention was one of these a while ago.
I grab both when I see them as always good to have something to read on the lav or in the bath, And as mentioned both suitably different to justify grabbing both.
Have found some amazing links, and loadout ideas from both so more than happy to currently support both!
I grab both when I see them as always good to have something to read on the lav or in the bath, And as mentioned both suitably different to justify grabbing both.
Have found some amazing links, and loadout ideas from both so more than happy to currently support both!
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I enjoy reading them because there are always a couple of good articles to read and pictures to look at in each issue. It is good to see some of the sites that are out there as it gives me ideas for places to possibily visit and have a game or two at. Most articles do tend to be positive, or at least not particularly negative, which I understand due to the nature of a niche hobby and needing advertising sponsership, etc. Would like to see more comparison reviews of guns and maybe some articles on how to do simple maintainance/repairs/upgrades. When I was first looking into airsoft the magazines were very useful to give me retailers and sites to look up on the internet and research.
I actually enjoy the historical articles in AA but then I am into military history and have plenty of books on the subject in my study.
I actually enjoy the historical articles in AA but then I am into military history and have plenty of books on the subject in my study.
I take it back. The past two issues of each have been copies of each other. Same reviews, same guns n gear and the last issue of both had a build a Division Loadout article. Whilst the AI division loadout was a great read, and I actually want to build one, and can appreciate new gear n guns are a big thing in our relatively small world so both would want to cover these releases but they are now just too similar. Could have easily just bought one of the two publications the past couple of times.
Oh and AI still has silly typos and errors!!
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As someone who works 'in the industry' I'll help put one one rumor in this thread to sleep. AI and AA are competently separate entities. The owners of both magazines used to work together in the past but not anymore. And that's before AA was out. Also PAS definitely don't have any control in AA, we just gave them a bunch of stuff to review in the past and got a mention for supplying it.
Was just using Pro as an example. I get it its a small world and preferable treatment will be given to certain suppliers due to your reason and also buying advertising space, but there were a few issues where Pro and viper were literally on every third page. Not a bad thing like I said. Just an observation
Totally.. I work for a small charity not too far from you, we gota take what we can!!
No such thing as bad press so they say (although in my line of work it can be devastating lol)
Glad the shops getting out there. I prefer to shop in store so handy having you near. Much prefer you to wolf too
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Didn't want to start a new thread, but want to update on my observations of late.
Airsoft International is back to being edited by Mr P Monaf. I have noticed, as I generally buy an edition every other month or so, and keep them for reference, that the content recycling is becoming increasingly frequent. Needless to say, 'new' editor, same lack of basic English editing... SMH.
I like S23's regular features, but if he's told us once that he started out playing wearing UCP, he's told us a thousand times.
Often, the articles aren't attributed to anyone so it is hard to tell who is writing what.
The last 'MARSOC' edition was a pretty good one, was quite chuffed with the content.
I haven't seen any Airsoft Action editions for a while, but it seems more consistent than AI's and the only content recycling is the continual appearances of Bill Thomas' Gun Mart reviews, but attributed to Jerry Noone (Jerry No One?!)...
Airsoft International is back to being edited by Mr P Monaf. I have noticed, as I generally buy an edition every other month or so, and keep them for reference, that the content recycling is becoming increasingly frequent. Needless to say, 'new' editor, same lack of basic English editing... SMH.
I like S23's regular features, but if he's told us once that he started out playing wearing UCP, he's told us a thousand times.
Often, the articles aren't attributed to anyone so it is hard to tell who is writing what.
The last 'MARSOC' edition was a pretty good one, was quite chuffed with the content.
I haven't seen any Airsoft Action editions for a while, but it seems more consistent than AI's and the only content recycling is the continual appearances of Bill Thomas' Gun Mart reviews, but attributed to Jerry Noone (Jerry No One?!)...
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I think it was Aug 17 issue or thereabouts.
Just wish AI actually edited their articles. It would improve it so much. Just boils my p**s reading through half-brothered articles, sloppy mistakes and copy and paste jobs.
Why, whenever a PCU item is mentioned, the whole freakin' 7 layer system is laid out in full... Why not just DESCRIBE AND REVIEW THE ONE ITEM YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT?! Lazy.
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yeah i know, i tend to flick through more now than read at times....
oh an the other bit .....some reason my posts got combined as i must have not payed attention !!! haha
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