[jinlo]

I agree with you that there is a problem. Several months back, I started a thread here regarding a similar concern. I noticed a handful of authors bumping their own threads. I was told to report bumping or to ignore the threads. In the last few months, I have seen the problem grow worse.

I’m not sure creating a new board is going to fix the problem. Certain authors here have already shown an inclination to over promote their books. Giving them another board may create an additional area and another excuse for them to make one more post about their book. This is just going to add to the spam.

Now I understand the desire to promote one’s work, but I also believe there has to be some level of respect for other writers and for the readers seeking deals. In defense of some of the authors, I don’t think the rules are very clear as to what is acceptable. I would hope some would simply use common sense and show some courtesy, but they may view things in a different light.

Personally, I would limit authors to one thread regarding the promotion of each book they have written. If they create another thread involving the same book, it should be deleted or merged with the first thread. This would also limit the thread bumping they could do because if they are the only ones posting to the thread, it would soon become obvious.