LOL
We support the mag because we buy them. They are supported by advertizers because we buy them.
We, until the net made purchasing or "to demo" decisions based on reviews.
A great review may get some advertizing dollars in from the company whose product was subject to the review.
And if you are Roland or TASCAM or GIBSON and have a new product out whose gonna write something bad aboutcha? And like Homer whose is going to give you the lowest score of 8 thumbs up! LOL
I am not saying to stop buying Audio Mags.