Change isn’t always easy, or desired. But it’s often necessary. Over the years, NEWSREP had many contributors come and go. A lot of our readers and subscribers often expressed confusion about why a certain writer is no longer with the site. To answer that type of question isn’t easy. It involves a lot of variables that are often unique and personal to each writer.

We have generally left it alone—until now.

NEWSREP is unique in that we encourage our writers to actively engage in the comments section, giving new life to their articles and, in many ways, enhancing the experience for everyone. This helps us build a solid community, but sometimes it creates issues with writer turnover.

With some of the misinformation floating around on social media and various online channels, I’m going to attempt to set the record straight. Some of the questions below are based on a few things I’ve read online. If you have additional questions or comments, sound off in the comment section below. As our subscribers, we value your input.

At the end of the day, NEWSREP remains true to our initial intent. We’re a group of primarily veterans interested in writing about world news and other topics with an overwhelmingly unbiased approach compared to the mainstream media. While our team of writers has ebbed and flowed over the years, our content has largely remained the same. Last year we expanded beyond strictly military-related news, but that’s still at the core of our regular content.

Q: Why is my favorite writer _____ no longer with the site? What do you mean by “business decisions”?

A: The answer varies depending on the individual. Over the years, some contributors left because they were burned out on writing or had lost their enjoyment of it. The pace is difficult to keep up with. Not everyone has the capacity to write the volume of stories we require. No issues there.

Others left because they had opportunities to take jobs (sometimes even writing gigs) with different companies, and there’s nothing wrong with that. We all have to do what’s best for our families and ourselves.