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Which magazine is better: Popular Mechanics or Wired?

Did anyone else get a 'Wired' magazine?

  • 'Wired' is not a magazine I hunt down to read. Sure, they had that article on Manga a couple of months back, but it's like the billionth most popular magazine on my list. Imagine my shock when the latest issue turned up in my mailbox WITH MY YAHOO NAME on it. It opens the door to more questions: 1) If Yahoo! did this, shouldn't I have a choice of which magazine I would like? 2) If Yahoo! did this, shouldn't I have gotten a little note, telling me this? ("You have been such a great member for us, you are getting a one-year free subscription to 'Holistic Rhinoplasty', with our complements!") 3) If Yahoo! has my information, who ELSE has my information? It's bad enough I get e-mail spam from "hot Asian sluuts" or "75% off Viagra!" (I assume, because I am hanging around the hot Asian sluuts) or some Nigerian oil minister needs my bank account to free up a bajillion dollars (and I'll get what's coming to me), that Yahoo! is adding to it. Anyone else in the same boat?

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    Hi, you may remember our Best Answers Sweeps from this summer, or if not the name you may remember that we were giving out ten iPods to members who earned best answers in the Consumer Electronics or Computers & Internet categories. All members who entered the Sweeps and were also a Top Contributor in either of those two categories automatically earned a free 1-year subscription to Wired magazine. We notified each of the iPhone winners, but since the Wired magazine subscription is automatic for anyone who registered and was a Top Contributor, there wasn't any additional notification. We didn't give out member information to anyone as part of this Sweeps except when necessary to send a prize. I hope this helps explain the subscription, and congrats on staying a Top Contributor! For a refresher on the Best Answer Sweeps, visit our blog: http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-d8pH0dcoRKeB12yOcnUQp.9VCFos?p=28813

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Man, that's suspicious. What's even more suspicious is you asking your first ever question. What's up??

Mr. Peachy®

Steph-to-the-mother-effing K asked a question? No way... Actually, I'll add to Jane's comment that she is right. I remember signing up for the Computers & Internet iPhone contest, & I also remember specifically UN-checking the option box for that 1-year subscription gimmick because I didn't want anymore junk mail like that in my mailbox! Take care, stephen k. Ask again sometime!

Betwixt & Between

IN october there was a contest Let me refresh your memory THIS WAS A BEST ANSWER SWEEPS CONTEST and the were sending TOP CONTRIBUTORS in any category a free year subscription (WE HAD NO CHOICE this is what they were sending) cool!! The sign-up period for the promotion has currently ended. If you have already registered, you will get a chance for each one of your qualifying Best Answers (up to 5) in the sweepstakes draw (See FAQ). GIVE GREAT ANSWERS. WIN GREAT PRIZES. Give a Best Answer in our featured categories by October 12 and you could win an Apple® iPhone™ with a paid 2-year service plan! FAQ's (some) If I'm a Top Contributor, where and when will I receive the magazine? The magazine will be delivered to the address provided during sign-up. Please allow 10-14 weeks after the end of the answering period for the first issue to arrive. If you also qualify as a top contributor and you have opted-in at sign-up, you will get a complimentary 1-year subscription to WIRED. In the meantime, keep those great questions - and answers - coming! http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/techie/ http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/techie/faq.html I GOT MINE THE OTHER DAY AND I AM HAPPY ABOUT IT IF YOU DO NOT WANT IT CANCEL IT What if I'm a Top Contributor and I don't want to receive the complimentary 1-year subscription to WIRED Magazine? No problem. Simply decline the option by leaving the "opt-in" box unchecked when you sign up. hope this refreshes your memory

MonTana Tiggs (Smokey)

3) If Yahoo! has my information, who ELSE has my information? All your base are belong to yahoo!!

ADad

No, I did not get a Wired Magazine. I think that Jane from the Yahoo Answers team has the correct explanation as to why you did. And I think it is good to see that you finally asked a question! :-)

Tony M

I got mine in the mail this morning.

'Old & Cudley'

Nope, But I'm a little shocked you asked a question. That is like 1 in a million for you.

Sneaky sound system

Yes, thank you for asking! I've been wondering why I've received TWO Wired Magazines myself and never connected it to Y!A!. I was just afraid they'd send me a bill! .

Freesumpin

Yea! No! I haven't received mine. Not even an offer to {Sluuts} But I am curious? Where have you been? Old Dawg pondering if'n you've skipped the country....

Old Dawg

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