tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7241896252474858543.post8211544899313069016..comments2024-01-11T11:29:38.644-08:00Comments on Illuminate Crochet: The Rise of Digital Crochet MagazinesSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936943387787778369noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7241896252474858543.post-65188190722772518582015-02-05T23:56:53.344-08:002015-02-05T23:56:53.344-08:00There are many benefits of digital magazines but t...There are many benefits of digital magazines but there are still many of us who do not have a tablet or e-reader (or fast internet). I am noticing some interesting trends.<br /><br />I share two of your favourite print mags - Interweave Crochet and Crochet! They are great but I get very frustrated when some print magazines show photos of patterns (and publicise them on the cover) but then don't print the patterns in the magazine! They expect readers to download them. Not everyone has instant internet access. I buy a print magazine because I want a printed copy. It is more convenient for me. If I wanted a digital copy then I would have downloaded the digital copy. I like magazines that give readers the option.<br /><br />I also like it when readers who have purchased a print version have access to the digital version too. After all, we have paid for the use of the publication, does it matter whether we use the print or digital version?<br /><br />One downfall of the rise of digital magazines is that the print sizes are getting smaller in many cases. That's okay if one is reading a mag through an e-reader or online but when there is a print version, often the print version retains the tiny print sizes too. When I have paid for a printed publication already, I don't want the added expense of photocopying an enlargement so I can use the pattern. Have you noticed these trends, Sara? <br /><br />Thanks for pointing out the new online titles. It is good to know what is out there. <br />Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.com