Hey there and Happy Thursday, gentle readers! How the hell have you been?
I know, I know, I know ... where have I been with these casual chitchat posts? Life throws you curve balls throughout your existence, folks, so when I need to dial those back for posterity's sake then I do. That's mostly what's been up. I've had a few issues that have kept me away from the lighter side of things, but that's what we all sign up for once we're birthed, am I right? Oy vey!
In any event ...
I did want to drop on with a little post today to -- first and foremost -- wish everyone a Happy Thursday. I do hope the Silly Season hasn't been too challenging for any of you. I know it's a time for celebration and reflection, and -- from what I've read -- there's also a great deal of depression that reals its ugly head this time of year. Certainly, I don't wish any of that upon you, my faithful readership, and I do hope from the bottom of my soul that you're reaping only the best life has to offer this time of year. Minimally, I think that's what each of us deserves.
Another reason for the random post is that I've found it necessary to reiterate SciFiHistory.Net's policy as it applies to my posting (or not posting) Coming Attractions. You see, behind the scenes, I've been asked of late in the past few weeks to put a great handful of these up on behalf of studios, marketing peeps, distributors, etc.; these movers and shakers have no doubt come here in the past and noticed that I do occasionally engage in such behaviors. While I believe a good many of these requests think it's just something I do, that's honestly far from the case.
My policy has always been this:
In order to keep SciFiHistory.Net from just being a free advertising outlet for so many studios or independents, I as a practice do not post Coming Attractions without charging a modest fee. (Yes, you read that right.) Now, that policy does not apply to studios and independents that I have an established relationship or I'm asked to additionally provide a review for the current or forthcoming feature. Honestly, there are plenty of sites that do that stuff for free; and hats off to them. But in order for me to manage my free time I usually do not throw just anything up on the MainPage without considering its impact to the readership. Clicks are great ... but my blog is my blog, and I talk about what I want, promote what I want, and also seek to make a buck or two in order to keep it up and running. As I said, if you want it for no cost, then let me watch and review: honestly, you couldn't ask for a better price considering what other sites do actually charge.
So, here's a reminder: don't show up expecting something for nothing, folks. That's one of the oldest rules in the book.
Of course, none of that applies if I -- in my responsibilities as editor -- reach out to you. That's me doing what I do. Still, when you knock on my door with a request for promotion, I -- like any website owner -- do expect to be paid for my services. (And trust me when I add that my prices are ridiculously low ... so there.)
In any event ...
Happy holidays to each and every one of you out there in cyberspace! I'll try to post up a few more information tidbits as time allows.
As always, thanks for reading ... thanks for sharing ... thanks for being a fan (readership is up an incredible 25% this year) ... and live long and prosper!
-- EZ
I know, I know, I know ... where have I been with these casual chitchat posts? Life throws you curve balls throughout your existence, folks, so when I need to dial those back for posterity's sake then I do. That's mostly what's been up. I've had a few issues that have kept me away from the lighter side of things, but that's what we all sign up for once we're birthed, am I right? Oy vey!
In any event ...
I did want to drop on with a little post today to -- first and foremost -- wish everyone a Happy Thursday. I do hope the Silly Season hasn't been too challenging for any of you. I know it's a time for celebration and reflection, and -- from what I've read -- there's also a great deal of depression that reals its ugly head this time of year. Certainly, I don't wish any of that upon you, my faithful readership, and I do hope from the bottom of my soul that you're reaping only the best life has to offer this time of year. Minimally, I think that's what each of us deserves.
Another reason for the random post is that I've found it necessary to reiterate SciFiHistory.Net's policy as it applies to my posting (or not posting) Coming Attractions. You see, behind the scenes, I've been asked of late in the past few weeks to put a great handful of these up on behalf of studios, marketing peeps, distributors, etc.; these movers and shakers have no doubt come here in the past and noticed that I do occasionally engage in such behaviors. While I believe a good many of these requests think it's just something I do, that's honestly far from the case.
My policy has always been this:
In order to keep SciFiHistory.Net from just being a free advertising outlet for so many studios or independents, I as a practice do not post Coming Attractions without charging a modest fee. (Yes, you read that right.) Now, that policy does not apply to studios and independents that I have an established relationship or I'm asked to additionally provide a review for the current or forthcoming feature. Honestly, there are plenty of sites that do that stuff for free; and hats off to them. But in order for me to manage my free time I usually do not throw just anything up on the MainPage without considering its impact to the readership. Clicks are great ... but my blog is my blog, and I talk about what I want, promote what I want, and also seek to make a buck or two in order to keep it up and running. As I said, if you want it for no cost, then let me watch and review: honestly, you couldn't ask for a better price considering what other sites do actually charge.
So, here's a reminder: don't show up expecting something for nothing, folks. That's one of the oldest rules in the book.
Of course, none of that applies if I -- in my responsibilities as editor -- reach out to you. That's me doing what I do. Still, when you knock on my door with a request for promotion, I -- like any website owner -- do expect to be paid for my services. (And trust me when I add that my prices are ridiculously low ... so there.)
In any event ...
Happy holidays to each and every one of you out there in cyberspace! I'll try to post up a few more information tidbits as time allows.
As always, thanks for reading ... thanks for sharing ... thanks for being a fan (readership is up an incredible 25% this year) ... and live long and prosper!
-- EZ
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