Comments on: One Small Step: Stop One Annoying Issue

By: Linette

Linette — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:02:32 +0000

I stopped subscribing to Organic Gardening because they filled their magazines with those little cards. I also started getting a ton of junk mail when I subscribed to them. They mis-spelled my name, so I know the junk mail came through them (directly or indirectly).

I enjoyed the magazine, but canceled my subscription. It was a couple years ago, I hope they’ve come to their senses.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:28:56 +0000

@Marye I know! What’s that about. I think Mothering stopped, or someone. I can’t remember maybe it was Brain, Child? I wish there was a list somewhere. What bugs me is that even if I’m subscribed (newly) I get all the darn cards in the mail .

@Peggy Yup 6 people in one store – funny. I agree with going digital – although sometimes you feel like getting off the darn computer.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:41:07 +0000

Jennifer, this annoys me so much too! I guess they really think 6 different people might pick up the same magazine in the store and decide to subscribe.

Why not just make a subscription ad with a coupon code on it printed on a prominent page?

Or better yet, just go digital. The renewal letters are part of the evil that is direct mail. I’ve stopped buying gift subscriptions for people because I still get renewal letters years later.

By: marye

marye — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:01:13 +0000

Even Mother Earth News does it….