MobileRead Nomination/Voting early

JSWolf · 03-01-2013, 08:59 PM

Because some of the nominated eBooks are available at Overdrive, I think we should have the Nomination/Voting a month early. That way when we put a hold, we can hopefully have time to actually get the winner and if we get it early and want to read it early we can.

Nyssa · 03-01-2013, 09:04 PM

As in Start nominations and voting for April now?

I'm in a couple of groups that do that over on GoodRead. I like the idea, but I wonder if it would play havoc on Tom's time at all.

JSWolf · 03-01-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyssa

As in Start nominations and voting for April now?

I'm in a couple of groups that do that over on GoodRead. I like the idea, but I wonder if it would play havoc on Tom's time at all.

I doubt would play havoc. We have the nomination/vote now. Then after this one all are just one month early. Nothing different except the nom/vote one month early. So it's all done at the same time as before. except for the first one because we'll need two at one time or right after the other.

fantasyfan · 03-02-2013, 01:57 PM

That would also give us extra time to get reading the selection.

sun surfer · 03-02-2013, 02:19 PM

I can see pros and cons for either way of doing it. I think it's an interesting idea to put to a vote - for 2014.

We've already settled all the changes for this year.

JSWolf · 03-02-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sun surfer

I can see pros and cons for either way of doing it. I think it's an interesting idea to put to a vote - for 2014.

We've already settled all the changes for this year.

This is something we should not vote on. It's something we should just do. It doesn't change much. The nom/vote is the same time. The read is the same time. The discussion starts the same time. The only difference is the nom/vote is a month early. That's all.

JSWolf · 03-02-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fantasyfan

That would also give us extra time to get reading the selection.

Especially for those using Overdrive to get the eBook.

HomeInMyShoes · 03-02-2013, 08:32 PM

I'm in favour of early nominating and voting.

caleb72 · 03-03-2013, 12:35 AM

I would be happy with this.

If I've nominated/voted for something that wins, I'll definitely want to participate in the discussion and the more advance notice, the more likely I'm going to be able to juggle my reading so that I'm ready for the discussion by the allotted date.

It may also help get some of those bigger books through the process. Sometimes there's a vote against books due to length (I've been guilty of this on occasion).

JSWolf · 03-03-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by caleb72

I would be happy with this.

If I've nominated/voted for something that wins, I'll definitely want to participate in the discussion and the more advance notice, the more likely I'm going to be able to juggle my reading so that I'm ready for the discussion by the allotted date.

It may also help get some of those bigger books through the process. Sometimes there's a vote against books due to length (I've been guilty of this on occasion).

The size of a book is a very good reason for an early vote. Thanks for coming up with that.

John F · 03-06-2013, 08:30 AM

I'm not sure postponing the discussion is very helpful. Even now, people can't wait, and discussion starts in the voting thread. Personally, the longer I have to wait, the less likely I am to participate in the discussion (not that I have much to offer anyway

.).

I think I would rather see the discussion thread opened immediately following the voting thread. And, of course, let it go up for a vote and not take affect until next year.

JSWolf · 03-06-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by John F

I'm not sure postponing the discussion is very helpful. Even now, people can't wait, and discussion starts in the voting thread. Personally, the longer I have to wait, the less likely I am to participate in the discussion (not that I have much to offer anyway

.).

I think I would rather see the discussion thread opened immediately following the voting thread. And, of course, let it go up for a vote and not take affect until next year.

Why have a vote? This is not something that really changes things all that much. If you are not read for the discussion, you just ignore the discussion thread until you are ready to participate. Then you read it.

issybird · 03-06-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Why have a vote?

The only reason to oppose a vote is because you're afraid of the outcome.

John F · 03-06-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Why have a vote? ...

Because it is the polite thing to do. Plus, I thought that "we" all agreed that there wouldn't be anymore changes in 2013.

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... This is not something that really changes things all that much. If you are not read for the discussion, you just ignore the discussion thread until you are ready to participate. Then you read it.

So why did you propose anything in the first place? if you can't participate (because your library hold is taking a long time), "you just ignore the discussion thread until you are ready to participate. Then you read it."

Nyssa · 03-06-2013, 10:40 AM

I've asked Tom at least twice if we could please start the discussion threads earlier and he opposes the idea. I would link or quote it for you if I could, but I'm at work and posting from my phone.

03-01-2013, 08:59 PM	#1
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 34,660 Karma: 14439052 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Sony Reader PRS-650, iPad, nook STR	Nomination/Voting early Because some of the nominated eBooks are available at Overdrive, I think we should have the Nomination/Voting a month early. That way when we put a hold, we can hopefully have time to actually get the winner and if we get it early and want to read it early we can. __________________ Jon 2013 Reading List

03-01-2013, 09:04 PM	#2
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 5,045 Karma: 43315789 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle 3 (Wifi Only), Kindle Paperwhite	As in Start nominations and voting for April now? I'm in a couple of groups that do that over on GoodRead. I like the idea, but I wonder if it would play havoc on Tom's time at all. __________________ 2013 Challenge Discussion Thread. 2013 Challenge List Thread.My Reading Challenge for 2013 My Reading Progress for 2013.My GoodReads Reviews for 2013.My GoodReads Thread for 2013

03-02-2013, 01:57 PM	#4
fantasyfan Guru Posts: 602 Karma: 4184152 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ireland Device: Kindle Paperwhite Wi-Fi only, iPad, iPod Touch 3G	That would also give us extra time to get reading the selection. __________________ The Heart's a Heavy Burden--Howl's Moving Castle "Time and Relative Dimension in Space"

03-02-2013, 08:32 PM	#8
HomeInMyShoes Ginormous Intergalactic Posts: 10,414 Karma: 34151574 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: junkyard Device: Kindle3	I'm in favour of early nominating and voting. __________________ Reading Lists: 2011 \| 2012 \| 2013 “Reading one book is like eating one potato chip.” - Diane Duane

03-03-2013, 12:35 AM	#9
caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,280 Karma: 12074819 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	I would be happy with this. If I've nominated/voted for something that wins, I'll definitely want to participate in the discussion and the more advance notice, the more likely I'm going to be able to juggle my reading so that I'm ready for the discussion by the allotted date. It may also help get some of those bigger books through the process. Sometimes there's a vote against books due to length (I've been guilty of this on occasion). __________________ Papyrus - Independent Author Reviews "Happiness is the hidden behind the obvious."

03-02-2013, 02:19 PM	#5
sun surfer keep calm and carry on Posts: 1,283 Karma: 7685930 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: the shade of the morning sun Device: ipad mini & sony 950	I can see pros and cons for either way of doing it. I think it's an interesting idea to put to a vote - for 2014. We've already settled all the changes for this year.

03-06-2013, 08:30 AM	#11
John F Wizard Posts: 1,776 Karma: 5982958 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Glo	I'm not sure postponing the discussion is very helpful. Even now, people can't wait, and discussion starts in the voting thread. Personally, the longer I have to wait, the less likely I am to participate in the discussion (not that I have much to offer anyway.). I think I would rather see the discussion thread opened immediately following the voting thread. And, of course, let it go up for a vote and not take affect until next year.

03-06-2013, 10:40 AM	#15
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 5,045 Karma: 43315789 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle 3 (Wifi Only), Kindle Paperwhite	I've asked Tom at least twice if we could please start the discussion threads earlier and he opposes the idea. I would link or quote it for you if I could, but I'm at work and posting from my phone. __________________ 2013 Challenge Discussion Thread. 2013 Challenge List Thread.My Reading Challenge for 2013 My Reading Progress for 2013.My GoodReads Reviews for 2013.My GoodReads Thread for 2013

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