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So, a new board is created for authors to plug their own novels. Maybe it’s a great idea, maybe it’s not. I guess we won’t know until the attempt is made. Me, I’m a pessimist and a cynic. While I believe most authors will be respectful and courteous of other writers as well as potential readers, I think a handful of people will simply have another board to abuse.
Anyway, perhaps I’m completely wrong. Won’t be the first time. Still, what happens after the new board is up and running. Can an author post in the self-promotion thread and then two weeks later have a coupon sale and create another thread in the deal board?
Or, what if the author initially offers the new book at a bargain price? Can they post in both threads?
If not, what’s the reasoning? Are you basically telling an author that he or she can’t announce a special sale of his or her own book in the deals section, that it’s off limits?
If that becomes the rule, why wouldn’t an author simply get a friend to post a note on the Deals board? Then the author can go in and respond.
Please don’t read this as if I’m being sarcastic. I’m being honest as I can. If a new board is made, what will be the rules regarding “deals” and how will they be communicated so that everyone is dealt with in a fair setting?
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