Comments on: Weekly Geeks #10: Magazines

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:59:55 +0000

I don’t think you should feel guilty subscribing to the magazine, especially since it seems like it encourages such discussion and thought in your household — I really liked your point that we often forget some of the beautiful things that have come from the Muslim world, and knowing that can make us better global citizens. If anything, I think thats a good reason to keep the magazine around.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:15:15 +0000

Wow, what great comments! Thanks, everyone. I was not kidding when I said I felt guilty about this magazine and it really is a comfort to know that others would consider subscribing. I was particularly glad to get @M’s comment — if this magazine is hard for me to read, how much harder it must be for her!

By: Heather J.

Heather J. — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:38:49 +0000

Me again. :) Just wanted to know that I added a link to this post in my own Weekly Geeks this time. IMO, this is the best post on this week’s topic.

By: Heather J.

Heather J. — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:22:37 +0000

Excellent post and follow up discussion – THIS is what blogging (IMO) is all about! This magazine does sound fascinating. The fact that current events are missing … wow. Thanks for starting such a great discussion.

And I do think I’d like to read this sometime, since I know very little about the history of that part of the world.

By: Bryce

Bryce — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:42:50 +0000

Wow, such an interesting discussion here.

I would definitely subscribe. I actually enjoy reading “propaganda.” I think it is ridiculously educational to read how other businesses, religions, countries, etc. frame themselves…. how they want to be perceived by the world

Plus I am a sucker for free things. As you say, you’re not actually contributing money to the mag, so I’d hesitate to say you are supporting questionable business practices.