"Everyday, we as consummers, purchase products or services with a leap of faith :)"

That may have been more true pre-Internet, but anyone with access would be foolish not to seek out all information regarding the purchase - be it movie tickets, a video card, a sports car - before plunking down the cash; be it a dollar or a million.

Whereas the costs of an online magazine are far less than printed, why not make the entire first online issue a "selling point" for future versions? Why should the members trust the selected blurbs vs having the ability to gain the full experience? Do you honestly think the Members do not know that R'osity will - like any company - promote what they think are the best parts and leave off the bad or not-so-good? Marketing is nothing new, people have become used to the usual tricks of the trade.

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"Isn't it reasonable to hold judgment until we can roll out the product?"

Isn't it also reasonable to be able present your opinion (ie, "I wouldn't pay for a subscription to any nontangible thing.") without being criticized when there is nothing yet to review?