The Editors right to edit

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31 August 2019 at 14:39 #8184
Paul T
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31 August 2019 at 14:39 #83640
Paul T
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Dear All

I am a member of many model boat forums and today a very disconcerting posting appeared on one of them.

This posting was from Glynn Guest who we all know as a dedicated model boat designer and stalwart of our hobby.

The subject surrounding his posting has very obviously aroused deep emotions in Glynn and I have to admit to feeling sympathy for him.

As you would expect the posting has received some emotive replies most of which are deleterious to MBMs current editor. There is obviously an issue between these two people but I don't think that social media is the place to air these grievances as the only thing that will ultimately loose out is the magazine itself.

As a very long term subscriber I have seen editors come and go, all have different styles, some of which I liked and some I didn't but as with any specialist publication I was happy to except the good with the bad knowing that my favourite subject would be covered soon, the one steadfast thing is that I have always supported and accepted is the Editors right to edit the magazine as he sees fit.

If subscribers don't like the current editorial style then they should exercise their right to complain by writing to the publisher or cancelling their subscription rather than conducting what could easily be seen as a witch hunt on social media.

Paul

Edited By Paul T on 31/08/2019 14:40:59
31 August 2019 at 16:11 #83641
Ray Wood 3
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Hi Paul

Sounds interesting, but what upset Glynn?

Regards Ray
31 August 2019 at 17:12 #83642
Paul T
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Hello Ray

I don't want to perpetuate the problem for either person by putting a link on here, I just hope that those who have read the post in question will refrain from making personal comments here and try to look at the bigger picture of how this kind of social media exposure having a detrimental effect on both the magazine and our own forum.

Paul
31 August 2019 at 17:22 #83643
Ray Wood 3
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Hi Paul,

In which case why post it on here ?

Regards Ray
31 August 2019 at 17:32 #83644
ashley needham
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Well said Paul. I have not seen these detrimental posts but have an inkling of the issues.

A public forum is not the place for this sort of slanging match.

Ray: Paul obviously feels strongly about the matter and has posted accordingly.

Ashley
31 August 2019 at 17:41 #83647
Ray Wood 3
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Hi All,

I shall never know the issue then, I'm a one forum person, this is quite enough for me 😀

Regards Ray
31 August 2019 at 19:55 #83650
Eddie Lancaster
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Hi.Ray,I agree, I have only ever recieved help and encouragement without any malice from all the contributors to this forum,and I can see no resaon to go elsewhere for that help.

BTW see you tomorrow at Hearne Bay, please be gentle with me.

Regards.

Eddie.
31 August 2019 at 20:10 #83651
Ray Wood 3
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Hi Eddie,

Looking forward to meeting again 😀 barges checked & batteries on charge 😮

C U in the morning

Regards Ray
31 August 2019 at 20:20 #83653
Ray Wood 3
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Hi Eddie, again,

Any chance of borrowing you pals Cossack drawing ? The turrets on Vic's drawing need some work ! Just silver soldered the rudder 😀

Regards Ray
31 August 2019 at 20:58 #83654
Francis Macnaughton
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Going back to the original issue and as an occasional contributor, I fully agree with Paul that the editor must have the final say. I am always grateful that I don't have to make my words fit into the available space as I would be hopeless and very slow even with my own efforts, let alone all the other items that have to be ready before a very fixed deadline.
31 August 2019 at 22:12 #83656
Boiler Bri
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In a pub you just went outside and sorted it. 🤗🤗🤗
3 September 2019 at 11:38 #83680
Paul T
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Hello Brian

The same used to apply to building sites although I usually only had to raise my voice for the protagonists to back down.

Dear All

I see that the posting in question has been taken down which leads me to assume that common sense has prevailed and the toys have been put back into the playpen.

I fervently hope that the situation has been resolved with dignity and that those concerned have realised the wider implications that such spats have on the hobby as a whole and the magazine in particular.

Unfortunately we now live in an age of instant, and many times knee jerk reactions to situations that shouldn't have arisen in the first place, as tweets from a certain President are a prime example.

As the matter is hopefully closed Colin, as website editor may and fully understandably, wish to remove or close this thread which, thankfully is his right.

Paul
5 October 2019 at 18:33 #84053
captainslog
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Just seen this post but I tend to agree with Ray.Why bring it up on here if no details of the post are going to be discussed? Who knows, someone might post a similar issue on this forum not knowing that it is not acceptable. Then that person(s) is going to get grief about the same issue involved.It doesnt have to be a detailed explanation but a summary. Dont get me wrong, I like glynne and have built quite a few of his designs, he is a stalwart in introducing newcomers to simple builds,some of which can be greatly enhanced by alot of thought. But Paul, site members I think need to know so that it doesnt occur on here
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