Most of the alleged gear tests in similar mags are done with one person, and most lack in-depth, field info. The surveys also show that some of them, like you, don't care for the ads. Just thought I'd set the record straight on a few things. Good luck to you. You bring up valid points.
Magazines have to sell ads to stay in business.
I in no way meant to imply that ALL ads should be removed. I was trying to emphasize my point by relaying my unsuccessful efforts to open your magazine to ANY page without advertisements. That is all I implied. A few areas of pure info. I would have appreciated it.