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Originally Posted by Marysart
As a new member I have to say that I have exactly the opposite reaction to the lounge. I did find it intimidating even though I liked some of the threads. Why? Because I feel that there is a lot of clique forming going on in a lot of threads.
Since I'm new here I don't now all the inn jokes. I feel people would rather talk amongst themselves. The lounge often doesn't feel 'open'. Visiting there can feel for me like I'm listening in on people's private conversations. Now personally I don't get why conversations like that don't take place in the chat, msn ,or some other means.
Slow chatting is not allowed on other boards that I visit exactly for the reasons I stated above.
Also, just checking the lounge threads I don't see very many (or any?)
newcomers posting there.
For me the lounge could be a place to get to know the people that frequent this board, but as it stands, I don't feel that it is the place to do this.
This is why I had hoped that there could be an easy way to ignore especially the silliness threads or the lounge all together when searching for new posts.
As it is a part of the forum that isn't at all usefull to me.
I must say I'm glad this thread got opened again  . 
I felt really angry and hurt when it got closed without being able to give a response.
Just to add. I chose to speak up about this, because I also think mobileread is otherwise just a great place to be.
Where else am i going to find others that like reading and gadgetry just as much as i do  |
I want to put on my moderator's hat and say "thank you" for speaking up, and for speaking up in a way that is important to you, no matter what opinion you hold. It is this idea that you CAN express your opinion that is so important.
Freedom of expression, I feel, is important on any Board where members are courteous and respectful of one another, and who write in tones that show both thoughtfulness, courtesy, and concern - as your post does.
I think the worst feeling that any member can have is to feel marginalized or to feel he/she has no voice within that community in which that person is a member.
Your thoughts are very much appreciated, and I'm glad you're enjoying MobileRead.
Don
(moderator)