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Long Live Print! Staff,
Tom, I’m a senior citizen and older member of NSRA since 1986. In all those years I’ve been on the giving and receiving side of the Fellow Pages. I understand the elimination of the former pocket guides were a cost cutting necessity. However many of us are not tied to computers or newer communication technologies and we’ve even been dependent on flip phones which makes it more difficult to access them online. My sug- gestion is to publish the Fellow Pages in an issue of StreetScene where we can remove the pages and carry them with us as we did in the past. Thank you for your contributions to the hot rodding community. Tom Vasina Via e-mail
In the recent January issue of StreetScene, I detect- ed a hint underlying Tom Vogele’s article on the use of the internet versus printed material, suggesting that in the future there might not be a printed magazine. Please do not drop the printed material. I think it’s wonderful that you can add the magazine to our website for newer members. Unfortunately, I for one, do not access anything online because I do not have that little mobile device with all the information avail- able at my fingertips. I look forward to receiving my printed magazine every month, one of the few print- ed rod magazines still available. I have been an NSRA member since 1978 and have renewed my member- ship every year to continue receiving StreetScene mag- azine every month, even though it would have been to my advantage to have bought the “Lifetime Membership” at that time for a mere $50. I try to encourage new members by including a Membership Application form in the goodie bags at our “Father’s Day Fun Run” in Warrens, Wisconsin. I’m the last founding member of the host Wizards of Rods car club and have seen a lot of members come and go over the years. Tom Vinopal Warrens, Wisconsin Hi Tom, I have a comment referencing January’s Curbside article. One of my remaining true pleasures in life is to sit in my garage and enjoy StreetScene while sip- ping a cold one. I understand demographics (I’m in the top side) and costs, but I also understand and value traditions. Sittin’ in my garage reading StreetScene on a laptop just ain’t right. All the best.
Hey Tom, A few minutes ago I was sitting on the throne reading your January Curbside and appreciated your support and comments about our “hot rod rags,” and print in general. It’s all right to work to attract new customers/enthusiasts but not on the backs of those who built this hobby. Keep up the great work. Jim Mothershead Via e-mail To All Who Responded, Before responding I re-read my January Curbside, “Talking to the World,” and I realized my excitement of being exposed to many new potential enthusiasts came through much stronger than my passion and stalwart belief there will always be demand for print magazines. Rest assured, like us, when you sit down to enjoy your passion or an interesting read the only thing you need is a handful of printed material. StreetScene magazine is a great benefit for members and will always be there for our members. Those providing the same material for both print and electronic are the businesses that want to grow, but also understand the true value of the print magazines we grew up with.—ED
Charlie Lowrey Ruskin, Florida
Tom, Just finished reading your recent Curbside. My hus- band and I joined NSRA in 1978 and are Lifetime Members. I sure hope you don’t give up the print copy because we live in the country and do not have inter- net. It’s so expensive out here and neither my husband nor I are computer savvy. We both read the magazine cover to cover and would for sure miss it. I miss the “Fellow Pages” already. Don’t do this to us too. Karen and Brian Derge Via email
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