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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dr. Zauberei" data-source="post: 495445" data-attributes="member: 2128">You know, this thread is a perfect example of what Mr. Wilson is talking about.  The rampant negativity of cranky gamer-fans.  Wilson isn't the first to lose heart and make business decisions based on an overwhelming flood of negativity that did not necessarily represent the majority opinion.Some points:1) A subscription is NOT a contract.  And I've subscribed to Dragon long before the Annuals began and NEVER was I promised that the Annuals would continue into perpetuity.  When the Annuals were being produced the advertising of course included them.  Just like the subscription advertising now mentions the latest free d20 book that comes with a subscription to the magazine.2) The Annuals were a BONUS.  Just like the current offer of receiving a free d20 book is a BONUS.  A bonus to promote people buying subscriptions.  A bonus that did NOT work out for Dragon Mag.  Wilson would be stupid to continue to push something for the mag that was not working.3) I loved all the Annuals, including the d20 Special.  However, they were a bit redundant.  They were simply (other than the last one) one more issue of Dragon.  Which was cool, but a more worthwhile bonus to me would be something different that what I get every month anyway.4) I am personally disapointed that the annuals are no longer happening.  But to get all ranty and to accuse the Dragon staff of "ripping us off" or being unprofessional, that's just crap.  I have never witnessed Wilson or any other staffer showing rude or unprofessional behavior, IMHO (and yes, I've read Wilson's posts in this thread).5) Someone above whined about Dragon catering to closely to the D&D release of the month implying that Dragon staff is out of touch with readers.  While I personally liked all of the tie-in articles, the Dragon staff DOES listen to reader feedback and they ARE moving away from D&D book tie-in articles . . . and have stated so numerous times both online and in the magazine itself!5) I remain a loyal and happy subscriber to both Dragon and Dungeon and I applaud the staff for making the mags better and better each year.  The Dragon staff are gamers, cool guys & gals, professional, listen and respond to POLITE reader feedback, and put out a damn fine magazine.Sorry (somewhat) for the ranty tone of my own post.  But I just get so sick and tired of whiny, cranky gamers shoveling around overly negative opinions formed on lack of information and substance.</blockquote>

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