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Katsunami · 03-14-2014, 03:31 PM

What you and Michael Kozlowski basically want isn't a redefinition of the word 'author,' but a stamp of approval.

It's impossible to provide, because even if a book is perfect with regard to grammar, spelling, plot and everything, it can still be a crap book [i]for me[/b], even if it's in the correct genre. I read mainly fantasy, but there is fantasy I don't like, such as all the fantasy/romance vampire cross-over books.

There may be some gems in there, but they can all burn for all I care.

As you have already stated that you don't have any problems with finding good books, why are you so hell-bent on removing bad books from the shops? What does it matter? As pointed out already, there are many tools to finding good books.

03-14-2014, 03:31 PM	#350
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	What you and Michael Kozlowski basically want isn't a redefinition of the word 'author,' but a stamp of approval. It's impossible to provide, because even if a book is perfect with regard to grammar, spelling, plot and everything, it can still be a crap book [i]for me[/b], even if it's in the correct genre. I read mainly fantasy, but there is fantasy I don't like, such as all the fantasy/romance vampire cross-over books. There may be some gems in there, but they can all burn for all I care. As you have already stated that you don't have any problems with finding good books, why are you so hell-bent on removing bad books from the shops? What does it matter? As pointed out already, there are many tools to finding good books. Last edited by Katsunami; 03-14-2014 at 06:46 PM.