A RAIN SURVEY? . . . Not really. We aren't trying to get demographic statistics, though they might be interesting. What we're really looking for is some useful dialogue. While it's not as simple to work with, thoughtful commentary on what we write clarifies our style and sense ofpurpose, and sharpens our whole focus. We hope that RAIN can be a tool for active use. We don't want to let it slip into any kind of empty editorializing or random "access." But our concept of the nature of that tool, and its "appropriateness," may differ from yours. Let us know ... GENERAL QUESTIONS We would like to get an idea of why people read RAIN, or perhaps more importantly, how they read it ... • Do you use RAIN in your day-to-day work? As a reference? For ideas? • What would you like the magazine to provide more of? less of? (Reviews, political criticism, Rush, letters, technical info ...) • Is there anything RAIN should be including but is not? • Do you ever search out books or access that you find in the magazine? • Could you pinpoint any favorite articles/pieces from past issues? Why were they favorites? • Have you noticed any changes in the magazine's format (graphic, editorial or other)-were they for better or worse? • How do you define "appropriate technology"? Where and how does your definition compare with what you find in the magazine? SHORT & SIMPLE QUESTIONS • Is any percentage of your livelihood maintained through self-sufficient means (i.e., barter, farming, etc.)? □ Yes □ No _ __ % • What do you do? (profession/occupation/vocation/avocation) • Your political affiliations, if anY------------ ~ ------- - ----- - -- - -- - • Where/how did you first see/hear of the magazine?-- - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - • How long have you lived at your present address? ---- - ----- ----------- - - - - - • How long in the same state? (Just _curious as to how permanent or restless you may be) If you haven't notic~d, we're not providing any return postage for this "survey." To be perfectly honest, we can't afford to. Instead, we are asking you to stamp your oz~m envelope and to use your own paper-thanks very much, it really does help! (Return postage would cost us a quarter a piece, above and beyond the initial permit fee.) RAIN 2270 NW Irving, Portland, OR 97210
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