Garden Party

But it's all right now

I learned my lesson well. 

You see, you can't please everyone

so you got to please yourself

I've been getting numerous congratulatory messages on the move to TTAG.

Thank you.

I've also received comments from some who are less than thrilled with my choice for a new platform.

Everybody's got their beefs. Cases in point:

• Some have told me they won't go to GUNS because the magazines are all in thrall to the manufacturers.
• When I wrote for Examiner, some refused to read the articles because of popups and autoplay videos.
• When I started writing for The Shooter's Log, some let me know they would not be reading because of CTD business practices they've objected to.

I'm pretty sure there's no place I could go that won't turn off some.

That's their choice. But I routinely work 12+hour days at this and need to go where I can, plus to go where I can attract more readers to grow exposure opportunities. And so far, no one from the syndicates or papers or networks has come knocking.

My hope is to expand the reach. But I can't do that without your support, that is, if you're one of those who gets more value from the work than reasons to avoid it. I need grassroots boosts from readers who have told me they appreciate what I'm trying to do, because I won't get it from anyone else.

Before this latest development, some were urging me to change my policy and accept contributions. I always have, but the currency I request is something everyone can afford: If you think a piece merits it, take a moment and share the link with others. And leave a comment under it. And forward it to one of the big outlets and ask them to take a look at it.

Especially my latest. Get someone else to report on it. I'm going to spend a good part of today trying to do just that, and I could really use a hand if you've got a few minutes to spare.

If you really want to help. But only if you get value. And if you do, why wouldn't you?

This new gig is one of a few irons in the fire. I'll keep you posted on new developments when I have something concrete to announce.