Babs said:
Right, if they were smart, they'd go to feature only or enterprise now and do it really well. But no, technology passes them by, they stick to the same format and in doing so have become completely irrelevant.
What same format? I've subscribed since the 80s and have seen massive changes.
Have you seen THN lately? They've actually done a good job of adapting to the Internet world.
The notebooks are themed now, so even if the stats in them are updated it's not just "X is out with an injury and Y scored four goals."
They took the stats out at one point, saying they were up on the Web site and weren't going to waste space, but when readers complained they put them back in.
The magazine features are extensive these days, and the Web site is updated daily with new material that doesn't appear in the paper or downloaded issue.
They really do seem to accept reader input -- I've gotten surveys before about if read this, how much I like that, plus they brought back the detailed stats because readers complained.
Gasp! Listening to your audience? What a concept!
Really, where's the harm?
To me, "we'll consider" anyone doesn't imply they think they'll have their pick. It sounds like they're trying to make it look like readers have a say in their decision.
My guess is they have a couple of candidates in mind and hope readers will help narrow their field.
I do like the comments on the story, though. Least I checked, people were discussing the fact they think a blogger should get it.If the new/promoted person comes on a senior writer, it'd have to be a blogger with some serious background, I'd think.
