"WPraeder" writes:
supportive of asking the readers what they prefer. In my view it is
unfortunate we must make unilateral decisions about our magazine before
polling the readership.

Before polling the readership about fine details like which columns
should be included or not included, how about polling about whether
they want to receive the magazine at all. Until you're willing to
call for that kind of poll, requesting polls about columnists comes
across as hypocritical.