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Originally Posted by jimmy
The thing about magazines is that its there for a month then gone forever
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Couldn't agree more.
This is a clear case of old media (print media) versus new media (the Web in all its forms).
There's a place for both. But the resistance, or lack of interest, Jimmy receives from manufacturers baffles me in some ways and doesn't surprise me in others.
Jimmy, what you're doing with oOple.com reminds me in some ways of what WRC did for rally. oOple has stylized it's category, it take's an enthusiast's approach to the content, it doesn't under estimate the reader's level of patience (read: oOple isn't afraid of in-depth coverage/reviews), and it succeeds at making it all fun and exciting.
I know you're not looking for suggestions, but I think you would have a market for some paid-for content, much like WRC.com has.
For example, some of us might pay for as-it-happens SMS race updates and results. Or a subscription model (of some sort) for access to quality race video and/or pit interviews.
Keep up the insanely good work, Jimmy. I've been a fan for a long time and have really enjoyed watching the site and oOple lifestyle flourish.