Loss Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/5616/105/ This was in Comments That Don't Warrant A Thread, but I think it does warrant a thread.
Tim Evans Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 So is this the next step to Alvarez inheriting the Observer once Meltzer goes MMA full time for Yahoo? Makes sense I guess.
Bix Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 I asked Dave about the conversion ratio if you want to switch your print sub to online. What happens is that that dollar value of your remaining print issues is rounded up to the next $10, and you get that value online sub (online is $10 per month with no discount for longer commitments). As much as I love kicking back with the print WON, this is awfully tempting.
Cox Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 Getting both F4W and the Observer online, and in a way in which the Observer isn't dated by the time it arrives in the mail, make this a really good deal. Throw in the WON archives and I'm sold. I was a lapsed subscriber who is giving this a try. Besides, I'm often ridiculously bored at work, so reading the WON will definitely help pass the day.
jdw Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 I asked Dave about the conversion ratio if you want to switch your print sub to online. That might be better asked of Bryan. Don't know if Dave gave that any thought. John
Bix Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 It was said to email Dave about it for WON subs. I'm sure he just gives the numbers to Bryan or Tony so there's not a lot of work for him to do there.
Eduardo Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 Today, they just posted an issue from Feb. 4th, 1991, and it's an amazing treat to read what it's like being Dave Meltzer from that time period. I mean, I haven't read as many issues as some of you on this board (I started subscribing to the Observer in early 2004), but I can't think of any other issue that gives you a better idea of Dave Meltzer and his job than this one.
Guest jushin muta liger Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 Today, they just posted an issue from Feb. 4th, 1991, and it's an amazing treat to read what it's like being Dave Meltzer from that time period. I mean, I haven't read as many issues as some of you on this board (I started subscribing to the Observer in early 2004), but I can't think of any other issue that gives you a better idea of Dave Meltzer and his job than this one. I agree. I already made this issue as a pdf so I can print out later for some sitdown reading along with Ring of Hell. Usually I listen to F4W free shows but I finally gave this a try. Getting all of the online shows plus 3 Obsever Radio Shows along with the Observer made it hard not pay. If I continue, I'll re-up.
sek69 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 So how exactly does this work, do you have to subscribe separately to get the print WON and access to the website?
Bix Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 So how exactly does this work, do you have to subscribe separately to get the print WON and access to the website?Yup.
blueminister Posted June 15, 2008 Report Posted June 15, 2008 This is like the only thing possible would make me to renew f4w.
Guest KyleWilder Posted June 15, 2008 Report Posted June 15, 2008 I subscribe to the print WON. So I can't have my sub transfered to the online service?
Guest DietSoda Posted June 15, 2008 Report Posted June 15, 2008 I never subscribed to the WON before, so I hope there's someone kind enough to answer these newbie questions for me. With the merge and transfer online, this is probably as good a time as any to start. What happens as far as accessing the newsletters now? Are they like...on a password protected area of the website where you read them in the form of columns? Also, what else is on there besides the newsletters? Past newsletters? Audio/video shows? What (was) the difference between WON and F4W? This is something I'm interested in, since I'm sick of just getting my wrestling news handed down to lame spoiler websites.
Bix Posted June 15, 2008 Report Posted June 15, 2008 I subscribe to the print WON. So I can't have my sub transfered to the online service?No, you can, but you have to take one or the other - or pay extra for both. I never subscribed to the WON before, so I hope there's someone kind enough to answer these newbie questions for me. With the merge and transfer online, this is probably as good a time as any to start. What happens as far as accessing the newsletters now? Are they like...on a password protected area of the website where you read them in the form of columns? Also, what else is on there besides the newsletters? Past newsletters? Audio/video shows? Yes to everything except for video. What (was) the difference between WON and F4W?Both newsletters still exist separately. The WON is more news/feature driven, while F4W is more humor-driven, though not as much as it used to be.
Guest KyleWilder Posted June 16, 2008 Report Posted June 16, 2008 I subscribe to the print WON. So I can't have my sub transfered to the online service?No, you can, but you have to take one or the other - or pay extra for both. I never subscribed to the WON before, so I hope there's someone kind enough to answer these newbie questions for me. With the merge and transfer online, this is probably as good a time as any to start. What happens as far as accessing the newsletters now? Are they like...on a password protected area of the website where you read them in the form of columns? Also, what else is on there besides the newsletters? Past newsletters? Audio/video shows? Yes to everything except for video. What (was) the difference between WON and F4W?Both newsletters still exist separately. The WON is more news/feature driven, while F4W is more humor-driven, though not as much as it used to be. Do you know if it's taking them long to transfer every request to the internet? I Emailed Dave a few days ago and still no response. I don't want to bug him with Emails every day.
Guest DietSoda Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 I subscribe to the print WON. So I can't have my sub transfered to the online service?No, you can, but you have to take one or the other - or pay extra for both. I never subscribed to the WON before, so I hope there's someone kind enough to answer these newbie questions for me. With the merge and transfer online, this is probably as good a time as any to start. What happens as far as accessing the newsletters now? Are they like...on a password protected area of the website where you read them in the form of columns? Also, what else is on there besides the newsletters? Past newsletters? Audio/video shows? Yes to everything except for video. What (was) the difference between WON and F4W?Both newsletters still exist separately. The WON is more news/feature driven, while F4W is more humor-driven, though not as much as it used to be. Do they have archived WOL radio shows?
Boondocks Kernoodle Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 You can get a whole bunch of old episodes from the message board, but there's no official archive.
Guest DietSoda Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 Last question... do they still do the WOL radio shows with the special guests and stuff like you'd hear from 99, 00, 01 etc? If so, when is it on? I think I read that they have them mondays after Raw? I didn't see one for last night anywhere, unless I'm not looking in the right place.
Boondocks Kernoodle Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 "Wrestling Observer Radio" is just the new name for shows which feature Dave and Bryan talking about stuff. It's separate from WOL. There are no guests.
Guest DietSoda Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 I see, so did that replace WOL? The only times I've actually listened to WOL was from audio files off forums, so I don't know when that was on.
Boondocks Kernoodle Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 No, WOL is still on every Sunday at 8, but Dave isn't a regular host on it anymore because he's so busy with the Observer and writing MMA columns for Yahoo, so Alvarez has different co-hosts, usually Lance Storm or Dr. Keith Lipinski and/or Karl Stern from his website.
MikeCampbell Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 I've been thinking about re-upping my sub, and now I'm sold. I'll do it when I get back from my honeymoon. I'm tempted to do it right now, but I'll be in myrtle beach for six days with no internet.
Guest DietSoda Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 No, WOL is still on every Sunday at 8, but Dave isn't a regular host on it anymore because he's so busy with the Observer and writing MMA columns for Yahoo, so Alvarez has different co-hosts, usually Lance Storm or Dr. Keith Lipinski and/or Karl Stern from his website.Oh okay, because I saw this under membership benefits: Wrestling Observer Radio: Join Dave and Bryan as they talk all the news in pro-wrestling and mixed martial arts. An updated version of the original Wrestling Observer Live, the show also features Q&A's with the hosts, previews, interviews, and more! Shows usually air Monday after Raw, Wednesday night after publication of the new Observer, Saturday or Sunday after the weekend PPVs, and at any point during the week when major news breaks. ..and didn't see a show up monday night. But I see that it is up now, so all is good.
Jingus Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 Are they still gonna do a Bryan & Vinny free show every week? I listened to them last night, but Alvarez was kinda vague on that point.
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