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Originally Posted by jdandy
Jérôme.......I agree, although most publishers will be quick to deny the connection. It is important to them that their reader thinks they are so above the graft. None the less, as the old expression goes, "You don't bite the hand that feeds you." I am certain advertising income influences all of them to one degree or another, no matter what they publically claim.
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Magazines/Publications sell advertising. There are many ways to accomplish this. For what it's worth, it's pretty much the US that tries to disconnect editorial and commercial. There are some countries where the price of a review is common knowledge and accepted.
I've known Doug a long time and I've never known him to be a fan of Wilson speakers. I believe that's just Doug's opinion. But delivering it as he did? Calling out a benchmark brand like Wilson just makes no sense. Let's just say there are far more diplomatic ways to get your point across, regardless of personal opinions.