Thinking of Starting a Sony Reader Board? - Page 2

Lilly · 01-06-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by scottjl

also, and i hate to say it, i'm sure the kindle and nook have larger user bases than the ereader does (not a dig on sony's products). larger user base can support more than one board.

i have to admit i'm not at all familiar with the other boards you mentioned, but do they have any tie in from the manufacturers? that always helps.

No they don't. I post the link to the site I just created. I'm taking suggestions to improve it. Please stop by and let me know.

dsvick · 01-06-2010, 01:32 PM

It looks good Lilly - it didn't take you long at all to set up either. I registered and even posted

I think it will do ok. Here at MR there is one forum for Sony products, on a dedicated board you can get more specific and detailed in the forum creation. Threads and posts should, in general be more relevant as well.

Lilly · 01-06-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dsvick

It looks good Lilly - it didn't take you long at all to set up either. I registered and even posted

I think it will do ok. Here at MR there is one forum for Sony products, on a dedicated board you can get more specific and detailed in the forum creation. Threads and posts should, in general be more relevant as well.

Thank you for joining. You are member #1. I hope a lot of us can contribute in the different forums so it can become a viable place!

daffy4u · 01-06-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by scottjl

i have to admit i'm not at all familiar with the other boards you mentioned, but do they have any tie in from the manufacturers? that always helps.

I don't think they did originally but in the case of Kindleboards, it has become an affiliate for Amazon. Not sure about nookboards. I don't even know if B&N uses affiliates.

jbloudg20 · 01-06-2010, 01:44 PM

IMO, leeching members from another forum is somewhat underhanded, but best of luck.

daffy4u · 01-06-2010, 01:49 PM

She's being very upfront about what she's doing and why. Plus you can't make people join unless they want to. I don't see that as underhanded or leeching (IMO).

Bremen Cole · 01-06-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jbloudg20

IMO, leeching members from another forum is somewhat underhanded, but best of luck.

I have seen real attempts at that on other forums, but IMO this is not one of them. She has been open, and has not said anything negative about this forum.

amjbrown · 01-06-2010, 03:10 PM

I love my Sony PRS-600, almost as much as I liked my PRS-505! If they come up with a good upgrade there is every chance my next reader is a Sony one too.

However, things are moving so fast that, for me, it would be silly to nail myself to the Sony brand. I have RSS feeds set up from this forum, and the general news - that combination keeps me bang up to date. Who knows - if the Que or Skiff are as good as they look, I might have to ditch Sony!

I'd be very interested in expanding MR to cover some of the topics that you think Nook or Kindle owners are getting. I'm not entirely sure what they are though. A lot of those forums appear to be lounge chatter, where the common denominator is Kindle / Nook ownership, rather than our lounge chatter where the denominator is eBooks. Many of the other forums, such as the ones on reading choices, are as applicable to all MR contributors as they are to Sony owning ones.

Good luck if you try it, but I think my home is MR, and I suspect lots of others will feel the same way.

amjb

amjbrown · 01-06-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lilly

OK, it's up!

Tell me what you think? Also looking for volunteers to be moderators and help me improve the site! Here is the link :http://sonyreader.proboards.com/index.cgi

Remember it's a work in progress; I just created it an hour ago!

Wow! I had the quick reply text box half filled and open whilst I ate a pizza and put the kids to bed, and you went and launched the site!

Good luck! My view hasn't changed though

amjb

daffy4u · 01-06-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by amjbrown

I'd be very interested in expanding MR to cover some of the topics that you think Nook or Kindle owners are getting. I'm not entirely sure what they are though. A lot of those forums appear to be lounge chatter, where the common denominator is Kindle / Nook ownership, rather than our lounge chatter where the denominator is eBooks. Many of the other forums, such as the ones on reading choices, are as applicable to all MR contributors as they are to Sony owning ones.

Ditto. I've not joined any boards but MR. I do peek in on others from time to time especially when there is some kind of breaking news. I want to get a feel of how others are thinking on the same subject. I have no interest in the "chatter" or bashing of other readers. I'm more about the tech and where it's going and how to make the best use of what I've got.

desertgrandma · 01-06-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lilly

The Nook & Kindle both have message boards already in the Barnes & Noble and Amazon site while the Sony does not. But what I'm talking about is a specific fan site like this one for Kindle - http://www.kindleboards.com/ and this one for the Nook http://www.nookboards.com/forum/index.php

I'm trying to garner if their would be an interest for it to promote one of the best readers out there. So give me your opinions.

I wish you the best of luck with your enterprise, Lilly!

For me, I prefer this site, even tho its not Kindle specific.

I learn a lot from reading about other/new products, and enjoy the varying viewpoints.

Stop by from time to time and let us know how its going.

There is room on the 'net for all...........

Latinandgreek · 01-06-2010, 03:46 PM

Best of luck with your new site, I've just registered as well. I don't think that this will take me away from MR, as I like reading posts about readers that aren't Sony as well, but it will be nice to have a site with another message board to turn to, diversity never hurts.

Hollie · 01-06-2010, 03:54 PM

I'm in...the more info the merrier. It's nice to have one dedicated to my reader. I'm making a new folder in Favorites for all my e-reader web-sites.

Thanks for making it.

darylbrayman · 01-06-2010, 11:57 PM

Hi Lilly

I just joined your board, why not. I'm not sure how much use it will be to me, on MR I just buzz through the Sony section. Unless something catches my eye, I'm off to the News and Commentary section. I have no interest in hacking or even really talking about my ereader. I just read on it. I already have a Sony so I don't need to sold on it. If anything new or ground breaking comes out that I should know I'll see it on my buzz through or at news and commentary. I'll keep an eye on your site and best of luck.

HarryT · 01-07-2010, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

I wish you the best of luck with your enterprise, Lilly!

For me, I prefer this site, even tho its not Kindle specific.

I learn a lot from reading about other/new products, and enjoy the varying viewpoints.

Stop by from time to time and let us know how its going.

There is room on the 'net for all...........

I'm honestly not sure why anyone would want a device-specific site. Don't people want to learn about the other products on the market, so that they can make an informed decision about their next eBook reader purchase? I know that I certainly do.

01-06-2010, 11:57 PM	#29
darylbrayman Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 1944308 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Device: Kobo, Mini, Glo, Aura and Aura H20	Sony Board Hi Lilly I just joined your board, why not. I'm not sure how much use it will be to me, on MR I just buzz through the Sony section. Unless something catches my eye, I'm off to the News and Commentary section. I have no interest in hacking or even really talking about my ereader. I just read on it. I already have a Sony so I don't need to sold on it. If anything new or ground breaking comes out that I should know I'll see it on my buzz through or at news and commentary. I'll keep an eye on your site and best of luck.

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01-06-2010, 01:32 PM	#17
dsvick Wizard Posts: 2,737 Karma: 635747 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Ohio, USA Device: PRS-900	It looks good Lilly - it didn't take you long at all to set up either. I registered and even posted I think it will do ok. Here at MR there is one forum for Sony products, on a dedicated board you can get more specific and detailed in the forum creation. Threads and posts should, in general be more relevant as well.

01-06-2010, 01:44 PM	#20
jbloudg20 Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 30 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Storrs, CT Device: PRS-900 & K2i	IMO, leeching members from another forum is somewhat underhanded, but best of luck.

01-06-2010, 01:49 PM	#21
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	She's being very upfront about what she's doing and why. Plus you can't make people join unless they want to. I don't see that as underhanded or leeching (IMO).

01-06-2010, 03:10 PM	#23
amjbrown Addict Posts: 322 Karma: 1231044 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London, UK Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle app on the iPhone	I love my Sony PRS-600, almost as much as I liked my PRS-505! If they come up with a good upgrade there is every chance my next reader is a Sony one too. However, things are moving so fast that, for me, it would be silly to nail myself to the Sony brand. I have RSS feeds set up from this forum, and the general news - that combination keeps me bang up to date. Who knows - if the Que or Skiff are as good as they look, I might have to ditch Sony! I'd be very interested in expanding MR to cover some of the topics that you think Nook or Kindle owners are getting. I'm not entirely sure what they are though. A lot of those forums appear to be lounge chatter, where the common denominator is Kindle / Nook ownership, rather than our lounge chatter where the denominator is eBooks. Many of the other forums, such as the ones on reading choices, are as applicable to all MR contributors as they are to Sony owning ones. Good luck if you try it, but I think my home is MR, and I suspect lots of others will feel the same way. amjb

01-06-2010, 03:46 PM	#27
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	Best of luck with your new site, I've just registered as well. I don't think that this will take me away from MR, as I like reading posts about readers that aren't Sony as well, but it will be nice to have a site with another message board to turn to, diversity never hurts.

01-06-2010, 03:54 PM	#28
Hollie Member Posts: 11 Karma: 182 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New England Device: PRS-505/RC	I'm in...the more info the merrier. It's nice to have one dedicated to my reader. I'm making a new folder in Favorites for all my e-reader web-sites. Thanks for making it.

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