Magazines...Have you ever wondered?

[Mr 5 0]

Nicolle:

I finally received my copy of the May, 2002 MM&FF (their subscription service stinks) and I went right to 'your' article on page 162 ('It Shines and Whines'). Wow! Great photos and a decent write-up, too.

What a beautiful 'Stang you've built, Nicolle. You have every right to be very proud.

I think the factual omissions and errors are inexcusable in a magazine of that size but aapparently it's pretty standard procedure for MM&FF. Sad. The omisssion of the GC2 website was obviously deliberate and petty but again, standard stuff.

I believe that targeted-audience magazines like MM&FF know full well that any Mustang owner with a sharp/fast 'Stang wants the national recognition they can offer, and as it's free, you have little recourse to correct mistakes so they write what they want and don't get overly concerned about stating factual information.

As you've noted, it's an honor and a real thrill to be featured and it's easy to overlook the errors, as MM&FF knows you (and most other folks they write up) will. That's the trade-off for 'fame' and recognition in the Mustang world.

That said, it's a good article with fantastic photos and it casts a well-deserved spotlight on a very deserving lady and her 'Stang.

Enjoy; you've earned it.