I have read many posts here that deal with a woodturning subject with more clarity, information, innovation and general helpfulness than many articles published in woodturning magazines or presented as demos at symposia, and that without any pictures here. I have seen photos of turned objects on your websites that rival or exceed the work of "experts" pictured in magazines or presented at meetings. The work, not the experts. :)
Somehow, our colleagues that publish articles in magazines or speak to large groups 'appear' to be more accomplished and authoritative turners than many of you here, but that's not necessarily so ....and it's certainly not their intent or that of the publishers.
You are welcomed, even urged to offer articles for publication and volunteer for demos and yet you choose to post here instead. I wonder why and if any of these reasons might explain your preference.
Internet exchanges are easier and less time consuming than print? You enjoy the camaraderie and instant give & take of net groups? You count rcw more useful and important than periodicals? You are tired of the sameness of content and the same ole, same ole pictures of 'signature pieces' in magazine ads and articles and have no desire to perpetuate the boredom. You are awed by those no better at turning or writing about it than you are? You lack the drive, the need or the ambition to be viewed as an expert and/or be paid for it? None of the above!
My take may or may not be valid or even pertinent. Whatever the reasons that you competent turner/writers post here with relative anonymity instead of seeking the "acclaim of being published" may be, I would appreciate your thoughts.
Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter