Opinion of ***

Tom SKP · 10-12-2010, 03:53 PM

Anybody have any comments about this site?

queentess · 10-12-2010, 06:56 PM

Yes..

AprilHare · 10-12-2010, 07:29 PM

I'm sure they'd share their opinion with you if you ask nicely.

emellaich · 10-12-2010, 10:37 PM

Tom, I'm sure this isn't your intent, but let me explain.

When we see a new member that shows up and coyly asks us about some 'new' site or author, the cynics among us assume that it is a self-promotion by the owner/creator looking to generate some traffic.

If you are the creator, people are more likely to respond favorably if you mention that upfront and ask for input or feedback on the site.

Secondly, it would help us if you gave us a summary and told us what you thought was important about the site. If your purpose is really only promotion, then you probably only want to list the site -- and don't be surprised if no one actually visits it.

Most members here try to be helpful be bringing information into the message boards. Tell us why its interesting, and you will start a discussion here. Some of us might even be interested enough to go there.

crich70 · 10-12-2010, 11:54 PM

It also helps to have a link so that the reader can go to the site to get a look around. With sites not always being labeled as you would think they would be and with the end of the link being either .org, .net or .com or some other possible ending it's not always easy to find your way there to have a look. Hence the idea of including a link to the site in question.

Dr. Drib · 10-13-2010, 07:34 AM

It looks like one of the worst sites I've ever seen. It's busy and ugly. There's no clear pointers or places in which to navigate, and so the person visiting is left totally in the dark.

A horrible, horrible site. My recommendation: AVOID.

Don

queentess · 10-13-2010, 10:03 AM

Rather than state my opinion of the site, I will simply let this quote speak for itself:

From [urlLink removed - Moderator[/url]

Quote:

Ever since the concept of design patterns and has been to buy the pattern book, and so bought a “C # Design Patterns”, but read a few months found himself just looked at a simple plant, factory, abstract factory and single model, has been the book do a groggy (the book is also bad, their levels are low). They can only consider buying a good book, and book design patterns can be mostly C + + and Java to write, VB, I started C + + level is enough to choke, so the range will be considered in the Java design pattern book.
Earlier in the day-level network to see “Java Design Patterns album” feels good, especially the articles written by Yan Hongbo who is very exciting, so it wanted to buy his book “java and model.” Then I saw a lot of attention to book reviews, evaluation of this book feeling good. , Could not buy a book.
Today get the book, I read 50 pages at one go, but also feeling very clear idea (previously read “C # Design Patterns” will always read a person almost lost consciousness.) Recommendation on the design patterns of interest friends to buy this book.
After this period of time I will take the notes I read this book on my blog, but hope a lot of criticism of correction.

markbond1007 · 10-13-2010, 10:06 AM

Urrgh, that is a terrible site, messy, impossible to navigate and difficult to find anything.

And given when I click on the php/python stuff I see a brand new PHP 6 and Mysql 6 book, I'm not even sure if its legit and should probably be taken off MR anyway..

Mark

Worldwalker · 10-13-2010, 11:59 AM

From queentess's description, it looks disturbingly like Google spamming. I suspect its legitimacy as well.

bill_mchale · 10-13-2010, 12:05 PM

I was able to find some books... Harry Potter books hosted by rapidshare (I didn't download them). Its definitely a front for at least some pirated books.

--
Bill

Tom SKP · 10-13-2010, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emellaich

Tom, I'm sure this isn't your intent, but let me explain.

When we see a new member that shows up and coyly asks us about some 'new' site or author, the cynics among us assume that it is a self-promotion by the owner/creator looking to generate some traffic.

If you are the creator, people are more likely to respond favorably if you mention that upfront and ask for input or feedback on the site.

Secondly, it would help us if you gave us a summary and told us what you thought was important about the site. If your purpose is really only promotion, then you

Sorry gang,
I'm a newbie with a new Sony 350, just looking around for good and/or free sites.

When I looked at it the seemed that the forums were dated (old and not active) and the home page shows a bunch of posting by the admin. That just bothered me, and their privacy policy seemed dicey. So before I gave them an address I wanted to see how other viewed it.

I am not a shill and sorry that I appear like one. Just learning.

Tom

Worldwalker · 10-13-2010, 10:51 PM

People in MobileRead have an excellent assortment of free sites (start with the MR library, then the wiki) and will gladly share them with you if asked. Yes, we know there are pirate sites out there. We know how to find them. But out of respect for the admin and the law (varying, of course, by person) we do not post them here on MR.

DMcCunney · 10-13-2010, 10:58 PM

Opinion? It's half reviews, and half links to pirated commercial titles residing on one or another file sharing site.

Avoid.

Tell us what sort of ebooks suit your fancy, and we can make recommendations for legal sources.
______
Dennis

Dr. Drib · 10-14-2010, 06:38 AM

A link to copyrighted books via Rapidshare shows this to be a pirate site.

Thread closed.

Don
(Moderator)

10-12-2010, 03:53 PM	#1
Tom SKP Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: PRS-350 & Nook Simple Touch with Glow light	Opinion of *** Anybody have any comments about this site? Last edited by Dr. Drib; 10-14-2010 at 06:39 AM.

10-12-2010, 07:29 PM	#3
AprilHare Wizard Posts: 2,778 Karma: 11230745 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-T2	I'm sure they'd share their opinion with you if you ask nicely. __________________ I'd much rather be discussing battering ram powered fusion power reactors than this! http://www.generalfusion.com/ The EPUB related update path is now available for the PRS-500. dead link The hyperlink that followed was censored by MobileRead admin.

10-13-2010, 07:34 AM	#6
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 21,511 Karma: 6904397 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Borja (Lima), Peru Device: Pcktbk 360; Kindle Paperwhite (WiFi)/ Fire HD; nook STR & Col; KoboGlo	It looks like one of the worst sites I've ever seen. It's busy and ugly. There's no clear pointers or places in which to navigate, and so the person visiting is left totally in the dark. A horrible, horrible site. My recommendation: AVOID. Don __________________ “How to Write the First 3 Paragraphs of YOUR Indie Novel” - by Max Waxwelp 1) Always write 3 sentences of exposition; 2) now create some dialogue, preferably no more than 2 sentences; and 3) make certain the dialogue is either inane or humorous. Example: “Bob, I did not know you wore yellow suspenders,” Sally remarked. “Gee, Sally, those are not suspenders. I am wearing yellow underwear today,” Bob revealed. The dialogue above will help produce at least 100 more pages of dialogue.

10-13-2010, 10:06 AM	#8
markbond1007 Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 122 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: CyBook Gen3, Sony PRS-600	Urrgh, that is a terrible site, messy, impossible to navigate and difficult to find anything. And given when I click on the php/python stuff I see a brand new PHP 6 and Mysql 6 book, I'm not even sure if its legit and should probably be taken off MR anyway.. Mark __________________ For custom designed applications, websites, ecommerce and secure hosting visit: www.icestarmedia.com Last edited by markbond1007; 10-13-2010 at 10:09 AM.

10-13-2010, 11:59 AM	#9
Worldwalker Curmudgeon Posts: 3,087 Karma: 722355 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: PRS-505	From queentess's description, it looks disturbingly like Google spamming. I suspect its legitimacy as well. __________________ DRM is to rights management like DDT is to pest management. Filesystems manage files. Calibre manages books. Let calibre do what it's there for, and don't go peeking up its skirt. It'll slap you. ~ ~ (explanation here)

10-12-2010, 06:56 PM	#2
queentess Reading is sexy Posts: 1,303 Karma: 320247 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: none	Yes..

10-12-2010, 10:37 PM	#4
emellaich Wizard Posts: 1,017 Karma: 3630887 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Palm=> Ebookman=> IPaq=> Axim=> Cybook=> Kindle 2=>IPAD 1 & Kindle 3SO	Tom, I'm sure this isn't your intent, but let me explain. When we see a new member that shows up and coyly asks us about some 'new' site or author, the cynics among us assume that it is a self-promotion by the owner/creator looking to generate some traffic. If you are the creator, people are more likely to respond favorably if you mention that upfront and ask for input or feedback on the site. Secondly, it would help us if you gave us a summary and told us what you thought was important about the site. If your purpose is really only promotion, then you probably only want to list the site -- and don't be surprised if no one actually visits it. Most members here try to be helpful be bringing information into the message boards. Tell us why its interesting, and you will start a discussion here. Some of us might even be interested enough to go there.

10-12-2010, 11:54 PM	#5
crich70 Wizard Posts: 4,110 Karma: 13677631 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	It also helps to have a link so that the reader can go to the site to get a look around. With sites not always being labeled as you would think they would be and with the end of the link being either .org, .net or .com or some other possible ending it's not always easy to find your way there to have a look. Hence the idea of including a link to the site in question.

10-13-2010, 12:05 PM	#10
bill_mchale Wizard Posts: 1,399 Karma: 1087654 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch, HPC Evo 4G LTE	I was able to find some books... Harry Potter books hosted by rapidshare (I didn't download them). Its definitely a front for at least some pirated books. -- Bill

10-13-2010, 10:51 PM	#12
Worldwalker Curmudgeon Posts: 3,087 Karma: 722355 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: PRS-505	People in MobileRead have an excellent assortment of free sites (start with the MR library, then the wiki) and will gladly share them with you if asked. Yes, we know there are pirate sites out there. We know how to find them. But out of respect for the admin and the law (varying, of course, by person) we do not post them here on MR. __________________ DRM is to rights management like DDT is to pest management. Filesystems manage files. Calibre manages books. Let calibre do what it's there for, and don't go peeking up its skirt. It'll slap you. ~ ~ (explanation here)

10-13-2010, 10:58 PM	#13
DMcCunney New York Editor Posts: 5,015 Karma: 5631095 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Tapwave Zodiac 2, Fujitsu Lifebook p2110 w/ FBReader	Opinion? It's half reviews, and half links to pirated commercial titles residing on one or another file sharing site. Avoid. Tell us what sort of ebooks suit your fancy, and we can make recommendations for legal sources. ______ Dennis

10-14-2010, 06:38 AM	#14
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 21,511 Karma: 6904397 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Borja (Lima), Peru Device: Pcktbk 360; Kindle Paperwhite (WiFi)/ Fire HD; nook STR & Col; KoboGlo	A link to copyrighted books via Rapidshare shows this to be a pirate site. Thread closed. Don (Moderator) __________________ “How to Write the First 3 Paragraphs of YOUR Indie Novel” - by Max Waxwelp 1) Always write 3 sentences of exposition; 2) now create some dialogue, preferably no more than 2 sentences; and 3) make certain the dialogue is either inane or humorous. Example: “Bob, I did not know you wore yellow suspenders,” Sally remarked. “Gee, Sally, those are not suspenders. I am wearing yellow underwear today,” Bob revealed. The dialogue above will help produce at least 100 more pages of dialogue.

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