Re: Does ANY audio mag use DBT?

On May 7, 4:56=A0pm, ScottW <Scott...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On May 7, 12:31=A0pm, John Atkinson <stereoedi...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > On May 7, 2:44 pm, George M. Middius <cmndr_geo...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > in the case of magazine reviews, "per word" and "per article"
> > > are pretty much the same thing. That's because an editor is likely
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> > > ask a reviewer for, say, a 2000-word review at a fixed rate.
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> > > JA should correct me if this is wrong. My info may be out of date.
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> > Stereophile and the best of my knowledge, other magazines, pay a
> > flat rate per review.
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> > > >> Everybody I know who reviews audio gear hopes for, and often gets
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> > > >Like what?
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> > > Harold Ferstler frequently "lost" the review samples he was given.
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> > Howard Ferstler and Arny's "everybody I know who reviews" aside,
> > it is clearly understood that review samples remain the manufacturer's
> > property.
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> =A0None of your reviewers have obtained a piece they reviewed at
> discount?

2pid: go to Best Buy. Most audio companies offer discounts to floor
sales people. Likewise, many building component manufacturers do as
well. In fact, these discounts are not unusual in many industries.

Duh.

> Is this an "understanding" or a contractual obligation S'phile
> imposes on its reviewers?

We're reaching now, 2pid. If the answer is that it's an
"understanding" does this somehow effect SP's "integrity"? LOL!

2pid scenario #1:

Reviewer: "I think I need a new amplifier. I've looked around and I
want a new ARC tube amp. I think I'll contact them and tell them I'll
do a nice write-up on them for a price."

2pid scenario #2:

Reviewer: "We just got this new ARC tube amp in. I want it.I think
I'll write a good review if they give it to me."

2pid scnario #3:

Reviewer: "JA just called me and ordered me to writ a good review for
this ARC tube amp because they advertise in SP

Down, down, down. 2pid sinks ever deeper into the mire of stupidity.