Any one else think the C Journal was a complete waste of money?

aiko670 · 09/08/2007, 07:23 AM

I wanted a reef keeping magazine not a travel/food journal....

Jeremy Blaze · 09/08/2007, 07:39 AM

I have not read it, but have heard the same.

What a bummer, Calfos books have been a wealth of information.

aiko670 · 09/08/2007, 06:04 PM

I haven't even been impressed with his books...

acrodave · 09/08/2007, 06:42 PM

total waste

elzool · 09/08/2007, 07:42 PM

I was excited when I heard about the magazine, then I found out what it was going to entail and then I bought one... then I bought another....

oh well, it wasn't like I lost coral over it

I'd rather watch No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain

lecher · 09/08/2007, 08:02 PM

I think the mag is alright. Has some really nice photos. Though I do wish it had more reef keeping info and think it is over priced.

agoutihead · 09/08/2007, 10:19 PM

the journals "life statement" written right on the cover says...

C The Journal of Aquatic Science, travel and adventure...

Why did you think it was going to be something other than what it states?

I personally really like the magazine. I like how he talks about science and then in another article talks about scuba diving or visiting another country.

To each his own I suppose. I personally hope he sticks with it.

And there aren't many "saltwater based" magazines out there.

CORAL, & Marine World Magazine

I have CORAL, haven't picked up MWM only because of the cash flow.

I say read them all, take what you can from each and form your own theories, opinions and ideas.

SDguy · 09/08/2007, 10:40 PM

Was it marketed/advertised as a reef keeping magazine?

agoutihead · 09/08/2007, 10:42 PM

Can't say for sure. More than likely though.

It does touch on alot of reef keeping things.

People just like to bash.

ccorpse27 · 09/08/2007, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by agoutihead
Can't say for sure. More than likely though.

It does touch on alot of reef keeping things.

People just like to bash.

I don't see it as bashing, more like expressing an opinion.

aiko670 · 09/09/2007, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ccorpse27
I don't see it as bashing, more like expressing an opinion.

Agreed

agoutihead · 09/09/2007, 09:04 AM

but you guys are "expressing your opinion" in a negative way because it's not 100% about reef keep when the cover clearly says,

aquatic science, travel and adventure.

I'm just confused as to what you guys thought it was going to be about?

I think Anthony's writing (at least in C The Journal) is a very refreshing, full of life & energy style of writing.

I haven't read anything else by him, I plan on picking up The Book On Coral Propagation when the new edition comes out.

aiko670 · 09/10/2007, 07:18 AM

I'm not particurarly fond of his writing either. He has a very smug attitude in my opinion and it seems to come out in his writing as well.

aiko670 · 09/12/2007, 09:55 AM

Does anyone else have magazine suggestions.

09/08/2007, 07:23 AM	#1
aiko670 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Deerfield, IL Posts: 5,409	Any one else think the C Journal was a complete waste of money? I wanted a reef keeping magazine not a travel/food journal....

09/08/2007, 07:39 AM	#2
Jeremy Blaze Former Reef Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 5,864	I have not read it, but have heard the same. What a bummer, Calfos books have been a wealth of information. __________________ Trust me my friend, the names are not important at all. I've own hundreds of different zoas and palys and don't know the name of a single one. In my opinion, they are a waste of valuable time. Mucho Reef

09/08/2007, 06:42 PM	#4
acrodave REEF NERD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryville tn-- work in knoxville Posts: 4,187	total waste __________________ Peace,Dave Superman puts on Tim Tebow pajamas when he goes to bed The Heisman as a sophomore nuff said Less technology more biology Tattoos are the only art you can take to the grave Current Tank Info: 26gal bow,20gal mantis tank/fuge150wHQI,20k AB Seio 620 maxijet1200x's 2 on a wave maker. all sps

09/08/2007, 10:19 PM	#7
agoutihead Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,720	the journals "life statement" written right on the cover says... C The Journal of Aquatic Science, travel and adventure... Why did you think it was going to be something other than what it states? I personally really like the magazine. I like how he talks about science and then in another article talks about scuba diving or visiting another country. To each his own I suppose. I personally hope he sticks with it. And there aren't many "saltwater based" magazines out there. CORAL, & Marine World Magazine I have CORAL, haven't picked up MWM only because of the cash flow. I say read them all, take what you can from each and form your own theories, opinions and ideas. __________________ Experience the Liquid Realm...

09/08/2007, 10:40 PM	#8
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Was it marketed/advertised as a reef keeping magazine? __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

09/08/2007, 06:04 PM	#3
aiko670 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Deerfield, IL Posts: 5,409	I haven't even been impressed with his books...

09/08/2007, 07:42 PM	#5
elzool Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Glendale, AZ. Posts: 1,005	I was excited when I heard about the magazine, then I found out what it was going to entail and then I bought one... then I bought another.... oh well, it wasn't like I lost coral over it I'd rather watch No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain

09/08/2007, 08:02 PM	#6
lecher Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SC Posts: 676	I think the mag is alright. Has some really nice photos. Though I do wish it had more reef keeping info and think it is over priced.

09/08/2007, 10:42 PM	#9
agoutihead Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,720	Can't say for sure. More than likely though. It does touch on alot of reef keeping things. People just like to bash. __________________ Experience the Liquid Realm...

09/09/2007, 09:04 AM	#12
agoutihead Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,720	but you guys are "expressing your opinion" in a negative way because it's not 100% about reef keep when the cover clearly says, aquatic science, travel and adventure. I'm just confused as to what you guys thought it was going to be about? I think Anthony's writing (at least in C The Journal) is a very refreshing, full of life & energy style of writing. I haven't read anything else by him, I plan on picking up The Book On Coral Propagation when the new edition comes out. __________________ Experience the Liquid Realm...

09/10/2007, 07:18 AM	#13
aiko670 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Deerfield, IL Posts: 5,409	I'm not particurarly fond of his writing either. He has a very smug attitude in my opinion and it seems to come out in his writing as well.

09/12/2007, 09:55 AM	#14
aiko670 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Deerfield, IL Posts: 5,409	Does anyone else have magazine suggestions.