A Letter of Gratitude to the Community That Built Us

By Herbert Greenstein, CEO & Founder, The Plug’s Pages Magazine

To our loyal readers, respected cultivators, industry leaders, and cannabis connoisseurs—

Today’s article is not about a strain profile, an industry shift, or a product review. It is about gratitude.

A few years ago, I found myself writing tirelessly for a major publication. I gave it my time, my creativity, and my voice. While I am thankful for the experience, there came a moment when I realized something important: I was pouring my heart into something that never truly felt like mine. The work was there. The passion was there. But the ownership—the pride—was not.

So I made a decision that would change my life.

I walked away with nothing but ambition and a vision: to build a publication that truly belonged to the community it served. A place where cannabis culture would be respected, where contributors would be credited, and where readers would feel seen. That vision became The Plug’s Pages Magazine.

Before I left, I confided in a trusted friend and colleague from that former publication. He goes by the name many of you now know well—Seymour Buds. When I shared my plans, he didn’t hesitate. He said just one thing:

“Take me with you.”

I did.

And it remains one of the best decisions of my life.

Building this magazine alongside Seymour has been an incredible journey. To watch something we created from the ground up begin to thrive—to see it grow, to see it reach readers, to see it matter—has been nothing short of surreal. This time, the publication is ours. The vision is ours. The responsibility is ours. And the gratitude we feel is immeasurable.

But no magazine exists without its contributors.

I would like to offer a special and heartfelt thank you to Mr. OG Strain of Strain’s Strain Reviews (Talk Cannabis) on YouTube. Since joining us last summer, he has become our top contributor and an irreplaceable force behind the scenes. His dedication, consistency, and work ethic have allowed Seymour and me—after decades of grinding for this community—to finally take a breath.

OG Strain is not just a contributor. He is an asset to this publication and to the cannabis community at large. His voice, insight, and commitment have strengthened The Plug’s Pages in ways that cannot be overstated. For that, we are deeply thankful.

We would also like to recognize one of our newer contributors, Tok of Tokalotapot Seeds. Though newer to our pages, his knowledge of cultivation—growing, planting, harvesting, and understanding the plant at its roots—has already left a mark. We value his expertise and look forward to many more thoughtful contributions from him in the future.

To every individual who has trusted us with their story, their brand, their expertise, or their time—thank you. Every feature, every interview, every collaborative article is built on trust. Your willingness to work with us ensures that what we publish is not only interesting, but accurate and meaningful.

And finally—to the community.

Without you, there is no magazine.

Without the readers who take a few moments out of their day to engage with an article…
Without the supporters who share our work…
Without the smokers, the growers, the advocates, the consumers—the people who genuinely care about this plant and its culture…

The Plug’s Pages would not exist.

This publication belongs to you as much as it belongs to us. You are the reason we write. You are the reason we continue. You are the reason it grows.

So today, we ask you to do something simple:

Pat yourselves on the back.

Because you built this.

From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of Seymour Buds and everyone who contributes to these pages—

Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you for reading.
Thank you for supporting.
And thank you for being part of this community.

With sincere gratitude,

Herbert Greenstein
CEO & Founder
The Plug’s Pages Magazine