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dreams · 11-03-2010, 01:02 AM

Making more information available in the thread title (or adding prefixes) is something that I have been trying to figure out how to do without having to spend a few hours everyday keeping up with some parts of it.

MobileRead is very fortunate to have some very dedicated members who generously give their time to find deals and create the posts about their ebook deals. This is very appreciated by all.

Unfortunately, I have encountered the below difficulties:

Specific genre - Worldwalker has commented on this above.

Other difficulties:

How long the "deal" will last... Someone would have to check that ebook link a couple of times a day to see when availability ends.

Which other sites are offering that same "deal", then how long that deal is offered.. Again, someone would have to check all other sites a couple of times a day for availability at which sites and follow-up with checking how long that deal is offered at each of those sites. Sometimes, another site doesn't offer the same ebook right away.

Geographic restriction- other than the original link offering, someone would have to check what is available or not to other countries, when, and how long it is offered.

DRM can be checked on viewing the file for the original offering, but needs to be checked at other sites. Someone would have to run a check on files from other sites.

Offer ended? It may be ended at one site but still available at others. Someone would have to keep checking on this to keep it updated.

As you can see, it is not an easy solution to just add a prefix, as information and deals are always changing. The original member posters have tried to give what information is known in the title between [ ] when space allows. Those members will even ask for moderator help in adding or removing information in the title, when they note changed information. They just don't have the time to check every offering daily for additions or changes.

What is fantastic about the members on MR, is that when additional information is found about an ebook, they will post to that thread for the benefit of others.

The perfect solution? I haven't come up with one yet, but would love it if someone had an idea on how to solve these difficulties.

11-03-2010, 01:02 AM	#4
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,110 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Making more information available in the thread title (or adding prefixes) is something that I have been trying to figure out how to do without having to spend a few hours everyday keeping up with some parts of it. MobileRead is very fortunate to have some very dedicated members who generously give their time to find deals and create the posts about their ebook deals. This is very appreciated by all. Unfortunately, I have encountered the below difficulties: Specific genre - Worldwalker has commented on this above. Other difficulties: How long the "deal" will last... Someone would have to check that ebook link a couple of times a day to see when availability ends. Which other sites are offering that same "deal", then how long that deal is offered.. Again, someone would have to check all other sites a couple of times a day for availability at which sites and follow-up with checking how long that deal is offered at each of those sites. Sometimes, another site doesn't offer the same ebook right away. Geographic restriction- other than the original link offering, someone would have to check what is available or not to other countries, when, and how long it is offered. DRM can be checked on viewing the file for the original offering, but needs to be checked at other sites. Someone would have to run a check on files from other sites. Offer ended? It may be ended at one site but still available at others. Someone would have to keep checking on this to keep it updated. As you can see, it is not an easy solution to just add a prefix, as information and deals are always changing. The original member posters have tried to give what information is known in the title between [ ] when space allows. Those members will even ask for moderator help in adding or removing information in the title, when they note changed information. They just don't have the time to check every offering daily for additions or changes. What is fantastic about the members on MR, is that when additional information is found about an ebook, they will post to that thread for the benefit of others. The perfect solution? I haven't come up with one yet, but would love it if someone had an idea on how to solve these difficulties. Last edited by dreams; 11-03-2010 at 01:55 AM.