I'm moving this discussion from the nominations area. I am totally off topic for there now.
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Originally Posted by Dazrin
WT Sharpe has started a thread about changing categories for 2016 which I really hope goes forward. As you noted, the year over year number of votes has been dropping and not just for Romance, which I know is popular overall but not necessarily at MR judging by the "What are you reading" thread. I know I don't care for Romance and haven't voted although I do follow the threads. Hopefully a new set of categories will help bring in a few more people.
I do wonder how many people are lurking and not participating vocally. I know I don't vote if I don't think I will read a selection and don't always comment even if I do depending on how it goes.
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I think it's a bit early for the category discussion. I hope we can figure out a way to get more people involved in the clubs. They've opened up so much for me as to what is out there to read, by members we grow to understand and trust their opinions. As much as JSWolf can be a thorn to some, I know the kinds of books he likes and can use that when I'm looking for a certain kind of book. That's what I want out of the club. Trusted opinions on all topics.
It's okay to me to not vote when you won't read. In fact I think that is more fair to those that are voting that month. I nominate, second and vote for things I really want to read in categories I am interested in. I will read the occasional other selection I didn't vote for. My participation has been spotty at best the last couple of years. I had buried myself a little too far in personal reading challenges to participate much. I've toned that down and am participating more this year. I might read the Wharton selection if it wins, but I didn't vote for it. There is so much to read out there that I am a little disappointed when the club revisits the same authors and subjects too frequently.
I don't gauge participation much on the discussion, but on the voting. The drop in voting disturbs me as it means that books people want to read aren't getting nominated for some reason. We seem to be getting a good number of nominations still so I don't see anything worrisome yet on that front, although December with only 4 options and this month with only 9 options might be a trend. We'll see how Classics goes in April as it usually fares well despite my personal vendetta against it.
