Re: NANFA-- Aquarium magazines

John B (bongi_at_cox-internet.com)
Wed, 17 Mar 2004 21:57:24 -0600

Do the magazines change or do our needs change?

Mysteryman wrote:

>Gastropodmania_at_aol.com wrote:
>
>
>>Which is your favorite: AFM, TFH, and FAMA?
>>
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>I actually got into a very heated argument with several people online
>regarding this very topic.
>
>I like FAMA. However, that's only because the magazine that WOULD be my
>favorite does not exist.
>
>TFH is slipping. It's old and venerated and over the years has been a
>valuable source of info for uncounted hobbyists. Alas, nowadays the
>pressures of the mass-market have dumbed it down considerably. How sad.
>
>FAMA has had it's ups and downs as well; there's no denying that.
>However, it's currently the best source of truly useful information
>currently available.
>
>AFM- This started out as a bit of cheap fluff, but has since become
>really respectable. It's a wannabe that just might GET to be, if it
>isn't already. It tries harder, and the results have been quite good
>lately.
>
>All in all, what we need is a magazine somewhat like a hybrid between
>FAMA and AFM, and twice as thick. Cutting edge info and old basics,
>clear presentation with good editing and photographs, and substantial
>enough to be really worth the monthlong wait for it.
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