“tardy” publishers

I hope this is ok to ask here in this forum , it’s related to Shi/Track but more about the publishers we all work with.

If a publisher takes our donation from us for Oh-$N and not 48, and they don’t get to the 3 or 4 Letter starting nest on time because they are lazy or decided not to go and then use the “oh we tried as best as we could but 5 L had internal issues so it will flap tomorrow and now you get to read in two instead of tomorrow” but they for some reason won’t leave mags there ( made up excuse )

Should there be some unwritten rule that we either get a perk or something to refund the ones that donate for what is offered - to be able to read the mag in 24 not 48 ?

So many times I’ve been told “catch you tonight after stork takes and will alert you to your tea-an info”. And there is radio silence from publisher and there is no appearance of info when refreshing stork radar - so my mag is now taking the slower train.

And publishing takes donations and pockets it. My inquiries about getting Oh An that I paid for and not 48 are met with same “out of our hands- we tried our best but 3 or 4 latter (depending on what they use ) was down. We paid for it to fly last night”

Clearly they are avoiding the topic - Yes you donated for 0h An but that sticker will work tomorrow- so just because it’s Oh An tomorrow, it’s now a two (48) wait for me.

And publisher still pockets the extra $ meant for 1 not 2 d@ze service

In a perfect world, sure. That would be great and give confidence to readers and hold publishers to a high standard. However, in words often repeated that I, personally, attribute to the Great Stone Bear(s), “This ain’t ᏌmᏍzᎤn.” I think it also makes those who truly go above and beyond for their subscribers by honoring their commitments and voluntarily compensating for any shortcomings to truly stand above those who don’t. I’ve only been around here a very short while, but during that time and by going through some of the historical threads, it’s clear that there are some publishers who truly are elite and base their entire purpose on the satisfaction of their readers. I’’ve thoroughly researched and been very selective about to whom I’ve subscribed, and I’ve been astounded by the level of service I’ve received. I think this unwritten rule of which you speak already exists. It’s called honor, and those who abide by it have a reputation to show for it. @Pharma Daddy, @Stims King, @autogen99, @iamgroot @giantsquids @CalFresh are but a few that are truly in a class all their own and hold their commitment to service and professionalism as sacred.