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Originally Posted by J. Strnad
But for most readers, I do believe that an accurate way to judge your progress through the book is essential.
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I agree with that sentiment, as it currently stands, because we're used to it. But it gives rise to another issue: How many people are replying based on actual experience after trying this with a couple of books, and how many are just making assumptions based on how they think they would feel? I started this thread in the hope of getting people to try an experiment, albeit one that introduces a disorienting, restless, insane element. I'd hate to think people are critical of it based on a gut reaction rather than based on the actual effects.
When I first started with e-reading devices several years ago, I had to endure a lot of people's complaints about how it wasn't a real book, how no one would want to read a book on a screen, how you couldn't do this or that with an e-book. Most of these comments were being made by people who had never even looked at an e-reading device before, let alone actually read a couple of books on one. In many cases, their assumptions were flat out wrong. I'm sure all of us here have been the victim of other people prejudging e-books. For those that have tried e-books and not liked the experience, I fully respect and support their decision not to read e-books. For those who have tried turning off the progress bar and not liked the experience, I fully respect and support your decision to leave the progress bar on. For those who don't want to try it, I respect both your decision and you not making assumptions about the experience.
From my own experience, I think I failed the first time. I had to peek every now and then. I think it may have taken me three of four novels to get over the habit/need to look at the progress bar.
Has anyone else tried this? If you haven't, give it a try if you're curious and post your experiences.