tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post8646897707823321503..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: Are they for us or against us?Empty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-10484937858454716982011-08-07T08:15:49.361-04:002011-08-07T08:15:49.361-04:00This- I have thought about writing a letter but ha...This- I have thought about writing a letter but haven't so far. I have to mull things over for a while before I act on them or put them 'out there.'Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-41570412698966890602011-08-07T05:23:03.103-04:002011-08-07T05:23:03.103-04:00Good thought provoking post there today! I haven&#...Good thought provoking post there today! I haven't heard of that magazine either, but I will have a look on line. It does seem a little incongrous, doesn't it, that they are all for feminism, the inner self etc. and then promoting these adverts. It's almost as if they are selling out really. Sounds to me as if you could write a good letter to the Editor, pointing out these little &Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-63100337361810576502011-08-06T15:32:10.546-04:002011-08-06T15:32:10.546-04:00Brenda Susan- Amen!Brenda Susan- Amen!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-46694181333365084992011-08-06T15:04:28.405-04:002011-08-06T15:04:28.405-04:00That is frustrating isn't it? I've noticed...That is frustrating isn't it? I've noticed that in one of my fav magazines for older women called "More". It is all about accepting our age and keeping open to new careers and interests and starting over but it also has articles and ads about looking younger than we are!<br />Make up your mind!Brenda Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842228644349167297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-74470729052456453282011-08-06T14:07:03.949-04:002011-08-06T14:07:03.949-04:00Michele- I know. I believe that's what they...Michele- I know. I believe that's what they're thinking too. But, sometimes, I'd rather pay for a subscription and have them change the ads.<br /><br />Stephanie- I don't know. Some affordable clothing ads; more health and environmental and wellness stuff? Workout and sports items like you mention? I don't have the answer- just the questions. LOL And I think you're rightEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-39537215586744605832011-08-06T13:48:04.473-04:002011-08-06T13:48:04.473-04:00As a sister over-thinker, I would guess that you a...As a sister over-thinker, I would guess that you are pushing the analysis envelope. Nothing wrong with that. I'm wondering what ads would be more acceptable in a mag for young women? If it were full of ads for adventure/sports equipment and travel destinations would they buy it? Just askin'.<br /><br />And, I think you're optimistic about all kids (girl or boy) being taught those Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-84643953517436344932011-08-06T13:47:09.367-04:002011-08-06T13:47:09.367-04:00It's perfectly OK to analyze or even over-anal...It's perfectly OK to analyze or even over-analyze. Still, if the magazine is free, they're probably doing whatever they can to keep it going. And if that means that the ads clash with the content such is life. Having been in publishing for a bit, long, long ago, I bet that's their view.Bodacious Boomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14541581963810435319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-2031993266534067972011-08-06T13:33:07.724-04:002011-08-06T13:33:07.724-04:00Mimi- Thank you. It's driving me nuts right no...Mimi- Thank you. It's driving me nuts right now- I wonder how they look themselves in the mirror.<br /><br />Debby-It really is a sad situation. But I also have to wonder how hard they try to find better businesses to contact?Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-88510900645026761212011-08-06T13:09:49.373-04:002011-08-06T13:09:49.373-04:00I agree. I haven't seen that magazine but thos...I agree. I haven't seen that magazine but those ads don't make sense when they have nothing to do with the magazine. The trouble, like you mentioned, is that a magazine can only continue to be published because of the money they take in from the advertisers.<br />That's really sad.Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-77842018867431762032011-08-06T12:45:10.495-04:002011-08-06T12:45:10.495-04:00I totally agree with you.
And even if we do ignore...I totally agree with you.<br />And even if we do ignore the ads, there's the underlying message, and presumably that message reaches us on some level.<br />I'm not averse to a bit of hair colour, electrolysis or make-up myself, but I get fed up of being barraged with ads. And I draw the line at Botox and all that stuff.<br />I really like the values that you have taught your "Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100985140335023467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-41398443378892695682011-08-06T12:18:34.500-04:002011-08-06T12:18:34.500-04:00Betty-That's what I was thinking but then agai...Betty-That's what I was thinking but then again, I do tend to over think and they do have to make money...????<br /><br />Gail- You're right- there really aren't any products out there who promote honestly. Thank you!<br /><br />Barb- Thanks Barb. Sometimes I just don't know whether I'm over analyzing or not. <br /><br />Alessandra- Isn't that the way it is with nearly Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-69913336663338808032011-08-06T12:05:30.339-04:002011-08-06T12:05:30.339-04:00I totally agree, it doesn't make any sense for...I totally agree, it doesn't make any sense for them to run those ads given the message they want to put out there. Then again, maybe their true message is their bottom line only...Alessandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12322892477027654637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-35597889910447361722011-08-06T11:50:15.663-04:002011-08-06T11:50:15.663-04:00You hit the nail right on the head with this one. ...You hit the nail right on the head with this one. I noticed that about the 2nd time I read the magazine. The message I get from that mag is that you need to have $$ to live happily. Don't get me wrong, I love the magazine. It's a fun read but when I became unemployed / disabled it was clear I could not come close to buying or dining at the advertisers listed. Good eye there missy! BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432729957196570774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-31092161161868988282011-08-06T10:24:05.409-04:002011-08-06T10:24:05.409-04:00You think too much, kidding! So right you are. I...You think too much, kidding! So right you are. I can not think of one product that promotes what you are looking for except maybe college advertisements...or the military.<br /><br />You have four beautiful, intelligent, individuals who have blossomed under your guidance. They will know how to spot a hypocrit, too.<br /><br />Great post with many valid points.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-30927335109455245422011-08-06T10:07:34.648-04:002011-08-06T10:07:34.648-04:00I´ve never heard of that magazine, but I´m going t...I´ve never heard of that magazine, but I´m going to check it out online. Sounds like they don´t really know which side to take...Betty Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357132033070346815noreply@blogger.com