Brian Elliott Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thanks. I'll talk to that branch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew4primeminister Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Just to re-iterate what other forum members have said already in this thread - I would consider buying FSM if it had more coverage of the british wrestling scene which I consider to be getting stronger and healthier all the time. I do appreciate that you have to get the balance right - in other words, the content has to reflect what the majority of wrestling fans want to read about (i.e. the US scene) in order for you to sell more copies, but thought I'd give you my personal opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) Just to re-iterate what other forum members have said already in this thread - I would consider buying FSM if it had more coverage of the british wrestling scene which I consider to be getting stronger and healthier all the time. I do appreciate that you have to get the balance right - in other words, the content has to reflect what the majority of wrestling fans want to read about (i.e. the US scene) in order for you to sell more copies, but thought I'd give you my personal opinion. Thanks for your thoughts. As it stands we cover the UK scene in our news, in the One To Watch, and in our Video Vault. The Training Ground section is often specifically geared to UK up-and-comers. We try to include UK feature articles as and when they're appropriate, like the one on Zack Sabre Jr's tours for Pro Wrestling NOAH, and we'll certainly be doing something on the TNA British Bootcamp show. Â It's tough to find the balance to keep everyone happy. Frankly, I get more e-mails telling me to cull the British coverage than I do suggesting an increase in it! Edited October 10, 2012 by Brian Elliott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sava Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 It's tough to find the balance to keep everyone happy. Frankly, I get more e-mails telling me to cull the British coverage than I do suggesting an increase in it! Â I absolutely LOVE the old World of Sports articles at the back of the mag. They are my favorite part of the mag; this months on Kung Fu was especially great. Current British stuff? The only stuff I skip. Â One question Brian - why do you and your writers insist on peppering every article with references to 'Our Subject,' or 'Our Author'? It makes me cringe every time I read it - it's so amateur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 It's tough to find the balance to keep everyone happy. Frankly, I get more e-mails telling me to cull the British coverage than I do suggesting an increase in it! Â I absolutely LOVE the old World of Sports articles at the back of the mag. They are my favorite part of the mag; this months on Kung Fu was especially great. Current British stuff? The only stuff I skip. Â One question Brian - why do you and your writers insist on peppering every article with references to 'Our Subject,' or 'Our Author'? It makes me cringe every time I read it - it's so amateur. I'm really glad you enjoy the World of Sport articles - those are a pet project of mine (and, I'm sure, John Lister too). Â As for the occasional "our subject" et cetera, it's just a way of not repeating the guy's name constantly. It's a pretty standard newspaper thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sava Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 As for the occasional "our subject" et cetera, it's just a way of not repeating the guy's name constantly. It's a pretty standard newspaper thing.Through my degree in journalism and 10 years working in the industry I can't say I've ever used or come across so much use of it. I only mention it because I feel it has started to distract from the articles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Through my degree in journalism and 10 years working in the industry I can't say I've ever used or come across so much use of it. I only mention it because I feel it has started to distract from the articles.Working for who, if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sava Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Through my degree in journalism and 10 years working in the industry I can't say I've ever used or come across so much use of it. I only mention it because I feel it has started to distract from the articles.Working for who, if you don't mind me asking?Just local dailies. Did a bit for a couple of mags when I first graduated. Nothing wrestling related though. Out of it now though. Didn't like the stress, low wages and let's face it; I wasn't very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Has anyone subscribed from the new http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk website yet? I just want to make sure that the process is as easy as I presumed it to be. It's also never been easier to buy back issues through the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolution4life Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I just did, very easy, its just a paypal payment not really a subscription so very straight forward, just hope it shows up for the next 6 months and if its worth it i remember to renew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sava Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Has anyone subscribed from the new http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk website yet? I just want to make sure that the process is as easy as I presumed it to be. It's also never been easier to buy back issues through the site. Â Yes, I have. Only issue was that nowhere on the site did it mention the free dvd. I emailed customer services, who were very helpful. Took out a years subs (my first since 2007) and looking forward to both the mag and not needing to go to Smith's in Bury ever again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolution4life Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Has anyone subscribed from the new http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk website yet? I just want to make sure that the process is as easy as I presumed it to be. It's also never been easier to buy back issues through the site. Â Yes, I have. Only issue was that nowhere on the site did it mention the free dvd. I emailed customer services, who were very helpful. Took out a years subs (my first since 2007) and looking forward to both the mag and not needing to go to Smith's in Bury ever again Free dvd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Has anyone subscribed from the new http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk website yet? I just want to make sure that the process is as easy as I presumed it to be. It's also never been easier to buy back issues through the site. Â Yes, I have. Only issue was that nowhere on the site did it mention the free dvd. I emailed customer services, who were very helpful. Took out a years subs (my first since 2007) and looking forward to both the mag and not needing to go to Smith's in Bury ever again Free dvd? Thanks sava! I'll look into the missing note. Â Evolution4Life, assuming you're a UK reader, if you email customerservice(at)uncookedmedia(dot)com they'll give you a choice of a free DVD with your 12-month subscription. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Issue 86 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! Â Â In this month's edition, FSM has features on: - Randy Orton's recent WWE lull, and how now is the time to inject some life back into his character - How Paul Heyman became renowned as one of pro wrestling's great minds - Booker T talks to FSM about turning his life around after prison, working for WCW and WWE, and his infamous brawl with Batista - How Jeff Hardy has found another chance as the World champion and figurehead of TNA Wrestling - FSM looks back at Bill Watts' run as the head of WCW, and explains why time has been kind to what was a poor period for business - How The Fabulous Moolah's strength of character made her the undisputed queen of women's pro wrestling - As Ricky Hatton gets set to make a comeback to boxing, FSM speaks to him, Frank Shamrock, and Terry Funk about their returns to the ring - In the latest in our series on the stars of classic British Wrestling, FSM looks at the colourful life of Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Southside crew Posted November 2, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted November 2, 2012 MK McKinnan is this months 'One to watch' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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