Grey Doffin Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 Hi guys, We at the JSS/US are in need of articles for our Newsletter. We'll take swords, fittings, armor, history, collecting, metalurgy, or most anything else you find interesting. Doesn't have to be the most scholarly material ever written; no one will complain if you dangle a participle. Got something on your mind? We'd love to hear from you. John Eliyas is our editor. You can contact him at eliyasj@comcast.net If I can help let me know. Thanks, Grey (JSS/US Publications guy) gdoffin@cpinternet.com Quote
Grey Doffin Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Posted September 4, 2012 Hi folks, I convened an email discussion with the JSS/US Board, about sharing our articles with other sword groups. We are OK with other groups using our material as long as permission is requested 1st and that our material isn't used for commercial purposes. While not required, it would be nice that if a group asks to use our material, they have something of theirs to offer in return. I think every sword group in the west that publishes has seen a drop in membership, the JSS/US included. If you want us to continue publishing our Newsletter and translating Japanese references into English, you might consider becoming a member. http://www.jssus.org Grey, JSS/US publications guy Quote
Brian Posted September 4, 2012 Report Posted September 4, 2012 Great to hear, and hope others will take you up and reciprocate. Maybe this topic can be the start of something good for the future of these societies. The public can only benefit from it. Brian Quote
christianmalterre Posted September 4, 2012 Report Posted September 4, 2012 seems that actually this rope gets split into multiple directions? Very courious how this all will sort out finally... Not good..indeed... Christian Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted September 4, 2012 Report Posted September 4, 2012 Christian, what did Grey say that leads you to believe that JSS/US's decision to share articles is a bad thing? I feel exactly the opposite! Ken Quote
christianmalterre Posted September 5, 2012 Report Posted September 5, 2012 Ken, you did missunderstood certainly! Mine comment is based on: "I think every sword group in the west that publishes has seen a drop in membership, the JSS/US included. If you want us to continue publishing our Newsletter and translating Japanese references into English, you might consider becoming a member." Christian Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted September 5, 2012 Report Posted September 5, 2012 Uh, yeah, Christian, I did misunderstand. Still scratching my head, in fact.... Ken Quote
Brian Posted September 5, 2012 Report Posted September 5, 2012 Also a bit confused, but perhaps Christian meant that the decline in memberships worldwide is of concern and he is not sure how that will be resolved? Brian Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted September 6, 2012 Report Posted September 6, 2012 In any case, I have received communication from Grey & the JSS/US Board of Directors saying that they are okay with other groups using their articles as long as permission is granted in advance, & nothing is used for commercial purposes. They would also appreciate reciprocation so that if you use one of their articles, you send them something they can use in return. That sounds pretty darn fair to me, especially as JSS/US has a huge base of great articles. A small group like mine can't match them one-for-one, but I think that if we all send them useful articles of our own for them to publish - & also become affiliated members so they can continue doing their translations & other good work - everyone will benefit. My Japanese Sword Society of Hawaii is certainly going to work with them! Ken Quote
David Flynn Posted September 6, 2012 Report Posted September 6, 2012 I actually believe, the decline in memberships, for Sword Socs. is the amount of information available on the internet. This forum is a perfect example. Quote
cabowen Posted September 6, 2012 Report Posted September 6, 2012 The internet and the general decline in the number of collectors have dropped memberships in clubs and attendance at shows. Quote
Soshin Posted September 7, 2012 Report Posted September 7, 2012 Hi Everyone, Just sent Brian the Administrator a copy of my first tosogu article that was published this year in the JSSUS Newsletter Volume 44 No. 3. For the JSSUS members on the NMB this version will have higher resolution color photos of each Tosho tsuba example that I discuss in the article. This weekend I plan to start working on my next article that will come out early 2013. :D P.S. I will also be listing my first article on my personal website as well. Yours truly, David Stiles Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted September 8, 2012 Report Posted September 8, 2012 An excellent idea, David, & thank you. But I have a question, probably best answered by Brian: Should we be sending our articles to NMB as well as to JSS/US? Ken Quote
Soshin Posted September 8, 2012 Report Posted September 8, 2012 Hi Ken, I am not answering for the boss man (i.e. Brian) but I will be publishing my articles first in JSSUS newsletter then on NMB. Yours truly, David Stiles Quote
Brian Posted September 8, 2012 Report Posted September 8, 2012 Agreed, any articles that will be published by a society should be published there first, and a few months later can be submitted here. Paid members should get the benefit of advanced publication. Don't want to tread on any toes. Of course, there are topics and articles done here that can still be compiled into good articles for the sword societies too. Works both ways. Brian Quote
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