Magazine Editorials

[Scott Liggett]

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One of things I will miss about Dave leaving HR is his editorials. I think you one left for the Feb issue. If you decide to write one here; I'd definitely would read them.

[KeithTurk]

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Yeah David... I'll read it of course.... and the opportunity to have interaction after I've read it... absolutely works for me....

It also means you'll have to be prepared to defend your thoughts virtually instantly... ....

It's going to be interesting to see if that changes the content or prose of the writing....

Ultimately... it's why I'm spending so much time here.... to get to these things that this sight is going to become....

For me ... I've got this picture of Andy Rooney Style Editorials posted to the site for me to gauwk at my leasure... and if I miss the episode.../ editorial... I'll be able to instantly pick it up.

Keith

[BBR]

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The real question (for me, anyway) is if any of you have ever read editorials on the web, or if you would.

Yep. Jok Nicholson's for one. (MoparMax)

[BillBallinger Sr]

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I would definitely read it!

[Woodward_Dreams]

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Editorials are often the best part of some magazines. I think it was always a strong part of Hot Rod. It would be awesome if it was in the form of an email or the main page on this site.

[tiresmoke!]

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Dave, that's part of what reeled me into subscribing to Car Craft when you took the helm.......your editorials and all-around communication style connect with us car nuts more than you'll ever realize.

I hope, as I' sure many others here do, that you'll continue your monthly slice of car-junkie(TM.?) wisdom?

It may not happen today or tomorrow, but trust me bro......one day people are gonna refer to you in the same reverence as many do with Gray Baskerville.

*standing by with deflator valve to shrink head*....LOL.....

[HEMI]

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O.K. Dave you asked,so here's my answer:Start Writing!You won't have to please "The Suits",unless Chad is wearing one,or P.O. the advertisers(yet).Newsletter would be o.k.,as some might not be interested.
Now my question:What about guest editorials?Obviously they couldn't be just personal rant's.

[orbit]

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The real question (for me, anyway) is if any of you have ever read editorials on the web, or if you would.

Yep, I've read web-based editorials, mostly from autoextremist.com, but from other sources as well.

And Dave, I really enjoyed your editorials while you were at Car Craft. I wish that I woulda saved 'em. Man, you made me laugh! I was disappointed when you left CC for sure.

[Tonya Turk]

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Yes, start writing. Like Keith said, we would literally race each other to get the new issue and read your editorial. Now it will be who sees that a new one has been posted.

[MikeyT]

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Personally the editorials were one of my favorite parts of Hot Rod magazine. i always thought it put it into perspective.

Mike

[DanStokes]

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David -
Darn right I'll read what you write. Even that thing on the bathroom wall in Barstow. I'll move my lips, but I'll read it.

All harassment aside, Dave and Rob are probably my two favorite editorialists, partly for the reasons stated and partly because they seem to share some of themselves - who they ARE, not just what the DID. In a world where people (especially semi-celebrities like these two characters) seem to keep themselves private (which is, of course, their right), David and Rob let you know them a bit. I like and respect that - it takes courage.

So thanks and please keep 'em coming
Dan

[Nickdoe6]

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Keith,
I'm with you on Andy Rooney. That guy is a freakin' genius.

Nick

[Jim McIlvaine]

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Since we're on the subject... another favorite of mine is Peter Egan.... the guy does stuff I'd like to do... drives cars I like to drive... Rides bikes I'd like to ride... and shares all of it in a tone that seems like the ordinary guy can do it all...


K

I've had a man-crush on Peter Egan's writing for years. The guy is simply the best.

[HEMI]

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2 of my favorites of Egan's were the one's where he described a hopped up flathead as sounding like a bear growling with a throatfull of honey,and when comparing a Miata with early M.G.'S,Suggesting that Miata owners had some how been taken over by Martians.Great Writing.

[HEMI]

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Well Dave,how about it?I'm really intrested in the opportuninty to supply guest editorials.What would be required? PM me if you wish with the requirements.