John Smith I wrote:
Dave Heil wrote:
...
"Let's", "we license"? Are you involved in those things, "John"? Is
there a licensing requirement for magazine editors?
...

Exactly my point.

Your point was that you aren't involved in licensing magazine editors?

The last time amateurs made any advances or performed
meaningful contributions to radio was decades ago ...

That's your view and you're stuck with it.

Why even bother licensing a bunch of appliance operators engaging in a
well established hobby?

If you have to ask the question, it is apparent that you don't know the
answer.

Dave K8MN