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Title: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Cavalier22 on April 26, 2006, 03:06:30 PM: Lately I have been thinking that I don't need to pick up MD any longer. Seems like im reading the same magazine (and 300 pages of teh same ads) over and over again.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: 240 is Back on April 26, 2006, 03:07:42 PM: the ads are kinda excessive. This month's was pretty uneventful, but there was a good interview with Wayne DeMilia in there.

I wonder what PDI coverage we can expect in FLEX this month? :)
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Adam Empire on April 26, 2006, 03:33:25 PM: Buy a coffee instead - and read it and Barnes and Noble while you drink it! Works for me - and if it sucks, there is plenty of other stuff to read too...
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Nordic Beast on April 26, 2006, 03:42:04 PM: Quote from: Cavalier22 on April 26, 2006, 03:06:30 PM
Lately I have been thinking that I don't need to pick up MD any longer. Seems like im reading the same magazine (and 300 pages of teh same ads) over and over again.
yeah MD is starting to get redundant----
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Oliver Klaushof on April 26, 2006, 03:42:54 PM: MD is what you read if you're "hardcore"
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: BayGBM on April 26, 2006, 04:11:36 PM: Quote from: Cavalier22 on April 26, 2006, 03:06:30 PM
Lately I have been thinking that I don't need to pick up MD any longer. Seems like im reading the same magazine (and 300 pages of teh same ads) over and over again.

You catch on quick! ;)
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: sarcasm on April 26, 2006, 04:16:13 PM: i just go to Borders sit down on a nice comfy couch and leaf through it while looking at all the vagina walking by.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Crusher on April 26, 2006, 04:20:21 PM: MD has the most research and scientifically based articles on training, nutrition, supplements and drugs than any other magazine. I don't know what you're talking about unless you're just looking at the pictures. Bodybuilding itself is redundant = pick up the weight and put it back down. The fact that MD comes out every month with so much real info deserves them mad props. Ads are what support the magazine and what enables Blechman to PAY athletes for photo shoots, articles and their contracts. The statement that the magazine is redundant or has too many ads is assinine. Instead of complaining just stop buying it.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: gordiano on April 26, 2006, 04:51:47 PM: To me MD is worth buying. If only for laughs.

You can always count on Cormier to talk shit about someone.

You can also count on Gustavo Badell making at least one asinine statement that will have you laughing out loud.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: BayGBM on April 26, 2006, 04:53:28 PM: Quote from: Crusher on April 26, 2006, 04:20:21 PM
MD has the most research and scientifically based articles on training, nutrition, supplements and drugs than any other magazine. I don't know what you're talking about unless you're just looking at the pictures. Bodybuilding itself is redundant = pick up the weight and put it back down. The fact that MD comes out every month with so much real info deserves them mad props. Ads are what support the magazine and what enables Blechman to PAY athletes for photo shoots, articles and their contracts. The statement that the magazine is redundant or has too many ads is assinine. Instead of complaining just stop buying it.

So, because the activity of working out is repetitious the magazine should be as well? That makes a lot of sense.

The fact is no one needs to subscribe to MD or any other body building magazine. Anyone can get all the knowledge they need from 2-3 issues. Beyond that, the magazines are little more than entertainment/soft core porn. The photoshop covers underscore this point. Why do you think they are doctoring those photos . . . in order to add to your scientifically based knowledge on training and nutrition? LOL

If these magazines are a form of entertainment you enjoy, buy them all you want, if not pass.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: bigdumbbell on April 26, 2006, 05:07:53 PM: i buy it and leave it on the front steps to see who picks it up LOL
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: ToxicAvenger on April 26, 2006, 05:36:05 PM: Quote from: sarcasm on April 26, 2006, 04:16:13 PM
i just go to Borders sit down on a nice comfy couch and leaf through it while looking at all the vagina walking by.

yeah but you're half way big..guys like me buy it quickly at the book store and hope noone saw pointed and laughed :-[
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Ex Coelis on April 26, 2006, 05:46:35 PM: MD is always worth buying. The training articles are better than in Flex because they're jsut pictures and a dialogue between the writer and the athletes, as opposed to just an editor and a thesaurus. My favourite part though are the columns by the bodybuilders. They always let you know what's going on with them and give an inside angle to their world.

Before MD signed Branch Warren, I had to get by on only two articles on leg training in old flex mags. Lame . . .

(http://www.bk-sportsmag.se/tidningen/2004/10/bilder/branch_warren.jpg)
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Karl Kox on April 26, 2006, 05:55:56 PM: I used could not wait for the new MDevery month now it's just like "ahhh
I need something to read on the can guess I will get it " It used to be better now it the same old guys on the cover and the training articles are about the same guys as well. Now that they have all these guys under contract I guess they are trying to save money.

R.I.P. MD !!!!
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: LuciusFox on April 26, 2006, 05:58:51 PM: Quote from: BayGBM on April 26, 2006, 04:11:36 PM
You catch on quick! ;)

Hahahahaha...he is surprised that a muscle magazine got repetitive ;D
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Cavalier22 on April 26, 2006, 07:51:18 PM: Quote from: Crusher on April 26, 2006, 04:20:21 PM
MD has the most research and scientifically based articles on training, nutrition, supplements and drugs than any other magazine. I don't know what you're talking about unless you're just looking at the pictures. Bodybuilding itself is redundant = pick up the weight and put it back down. The fact that MD comes out every month with so much real info deserves them mad props. Ads are what support the magazine and what enables Blechman to PAY athletes for photo shoots, articles and their contracts. The statement that the magazine is redundant or has too many ads is assinine. Instead of complaining just stop buying it.

Instead of complaning, stop buying it?? I am only asking whether this specific months issue has got any particularly good articles. This is a message board. I can complain all i want.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Dingleberry on April 26, 2006, 07:55:23 PM: I learn something from every issue, I say go for it. It's only a few bucks.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Billy Rosewood on April 26, 2006, 07:59:39 PM: If you want to see some of the best Photoshoppers in the magazine industry, buy MD. Those guys are MASTERFUL!
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: alexxx on April 26, 2006, 08:00:59 PM: Quote from: ToxicAvenger! on April 26, 2006, 05:36:05 PM
yeah but you're half way big..guys like me buy it quickly at the book store and hope noone saw pointed and laughed :-[

hahaha pussy!

I once bough the flex issue with arnold doing ez bar curls on the cover and his chest sticking out like crazy.. this clerk was turned on or something and asked me: "you want to look that big?" "...yeah" "if think that is too big" and the guy was blushing... needless to say I never returned to that particular store again.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: 240 is Back on April 26, 2006, 08:22:23 PM: Quote from: Billy Rosewood on April 26, 2006, 07:59:39 PM
If you want to see some of the best Photoshoppers in the magazine industry, buy MD. Those guys are MASTERFUL!

But both Cara and Steve blechman have both COMPLETELY DENIED ever photoshopping any MD covers.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Billy Rosewood on April 26, 2006, 08:26:49 PM: Quote from: 240 is Back on April 26, 2006, 08:22:23 PM
But both Cara and Steve blechman have both COMPLETELY DENIED ever photoshopping any MD covers.

Yeah, and islam is a religion of peace (coughbullshit).
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: 240 is Back on April 26, 2006, 08:28:34 PM: If Steve Blechman came here and outright LIED to all getbig readers... that would be HUGE.

There's no way the editor of MD would lie directly to the fans on getbig about something like this.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Billy Rosewood on April 26, 2006, 08:30:31 PM: Id be willing to submit that cover to the forensic experts at Kodak, who routinely examine photographs for the FBI and local law enforcement to verfiy legitimacy. Is Steve Blechman willing to offer the prints for submission?
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Wombat on April 26, 2006, 08:31:23 PM: who buys those things anymore...Just hit up Barns and Noble or borders. Grab a coffee and flip thru them all for free...
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: 240 is Back on April 26, 2006, 08:33:43 PM: Quote from: Billy Rosewood on April 26, 2006, 08:30:31 PM
Id be willing to submit that cover to the forensic experts at Kodak, who routinely examine photographs for the FBI and local law enforcement to verfiy legitimacy. Is Steve Blechman willing to offer the prints for submission?

I am sure he would be. He explained it was a funny angle. He must have other pics from that shoot as well. THey would be very helpful to putting this terrible rumor to bed.

Steve, can you post a few more from that shoot, and submit that pic so that we can have it examined? I'm so tired of people calling 'photoshop' to those explosive cover shots.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Crusher on April 26, 2006, 09:14:39 PM: First of all, Blechman never said that. Find the post. It's not there. ALL magazine covers are "photo shopped." With the technology available today, there isn't a magazine cover out there - on any subject - that isn't photo shopped to look its best. What I'm sure Cara was eluding to is that the physiques are not altered. With Photo Shop, you can remove wrinkles, the little folds of skin that fold over a tight waist band, blemishes, you can fix the color, remove shadows, enhance the lighting, etc. But to accuse anyone of adding 50 pounds to a physique is ridiculous. I don't even think it's possible. I'm pretty good on Photo Shop CS and I couldn't do it. No one else I know in the graphics biz could do it. Can any of you? Especially you guys who are so sure of yourselves, why don't you post a pic of yourself and add 50 pounds?

MD is probably the best hardcore BB rag out there. Since it is, and since its editor actually post on here, then they are in for the monster critics who rule this board. They should stay off of here like all the other mags.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: 240 is Back on April 26, 2006, 09:17:23 PM: I would like to start taking bets on whether or not that pic is altered. I think $500 is a nice safe bet. To the first 20 people that agree. That'll be... $10,000. SHould be a nice little profit. I'm going to get Blechman to front me the cash> Then we're going to donate our winnings to Shawn Ray's CHOC (Convertables, Hoes, Oxycontin, & CHeesecake) Charity
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: dknole on April 26, 2006, 09:19:17 PM: i say the new issue with Branch on the cover is worth buying. i think subscribing is the better economical way rather then buying individual issues.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Crusher on April 26, 2006, 09:53:00 PM: Define "altered."
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: DragonsBreath on April 26, 2006, 11:05:17 PM: Quote from: 240 is Back on April 26, 2006, 09:17:23 PM
I would like to start taking bets on whether or not that pic is altered. I think $500 is a nice safe bet. To the first 20 people that agree. That'll be... $10,000. SHould be a nice little profit. I'm going to get Blechman to front me the cash> Then we're going to donate our winnings to Shawn Ray's CHOC (Convertables, Hoes, Oxycontin, & CHeesecake) Charity

OMG!! That is classic! LMAO!
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: suckmymuscle on April 26, 2006, 11:12:33 PM: Quote from: Cavalier22 on April 26, 2006, 03:06:30 PM
Lately I have been thinking that I don't need to pick up MD any longer. Seems like im reading the same magazine (and 300 pages of teh same ads) over and over again.

No, it isn't. Since 1999, when Guy Gardner entered in a business association with Bob Kennedy, it has become a huge AD for MuscleTech. It is pathetic. Everything in there, from Greg Zulag's column to the "articles", is nothing more than a pseudo-sophisticated dissuation to sell MuscleTech supplements. That said, though, ulie does give some great advice on sauce. ;D ;)

SUCKMYMUSCLE
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Naked4Jesus on April 27, 2006, 01:45:58 AM: The truth is, there is no magazine worth buying. You've got to consider that they're all overpriced and brimming with ads so who in their right mind would pay so much just to thumb through ads?
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: LuciusFox on April 27, 2006, 04:06:00 AM: Quote from: Billy Rosewood on April 26, 2006, 08:26:49 PM

Yeah, and islam is a religion of peace (coughbullshit).

Save it for the religion forum ::)
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: Drij on April 27, 2006, 10:28:32 AM: MD sucks now. I used to buy it for a few years then quit, its a waste. Just read on the internet.

All those pics are PSed.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: BayGBM on April 27, 2006, 11:06:44 AM: Quote from: Naked4Jesus on April 27, 2006, 01:45:58 AM
The truth is, there is no magazine worth buying. You've got to consider that they're all overpriced and brimming with ads so who in their right mind would pay so much just to thumb through ads?

Brides looking for wedding dresses, and bodybuilder wannabes.
Title: Re: Is the new MD worth buying??/
Post by: littleguns on April 27, 2006, 11:23:38 AM: Quote from: alexxx on April 26, 2006, 08:00:59 PM
hahaha pussy!

I once bough the flex issue with arnold doing ez bar curls on the cover and his chest sticking out like crazy.. this clerk was turned on or something and asked me: "you want to look that big?" "...yeah" "if think that is too big" and the guy was blushing... needless to say I never returned to that particular store again.

You mean you didn't retort with

"Son I already am that big?"

Alexx..the Uncrowned Mr Olympia