What's the function of Mobileread that you value most?

Logseman · 12-11-2010, 07:08 PM

As we all know, Mobileread is a huge community, and probably the greatest one concerned with ebook reading hardware and software. As such, there is a number of functions which have been developed over the course of the years, which have a lot of value. I've taken the ones I feel are most representative of Mobileread:

Support and discussion forum
Library
Meeting point between authors, publishers and readers
Bargain tracker and second hand market

I'd like to know your views on the topic. It can give our administrators valuable input about what's the future that Mobileread should tend to.

in advance!

JSWolf · 12-11-2010, 07:26 PM

This should have been a multi-choice vote. Just one choice is not enough. Also, I feel there is not enough choices.

DixieGal · 12-11-2010, 07:42 PM

Needs "opportunity to socialize with other book lovers"

ATDrake · 12-11-2010, 07:47 PM

Support and discussion, if I have to choose just one. You can get the other stuff (free PD books, author/reader interaction, bargains) elsewhere.

But I believe that MR is the only place with reasonable posting momentum where multiple readers/formats/e-book & device issues are readily discussed among members who share their knowledge, usually with the experience of more than one brand/outlet, unlike the more specialized sorts of user boards.

GA Russell · 12-11-2010, 09:46 PM

My most valuable experience with MR has been my fellow jetBook Lite owners telling about the new firmware updates and answering my various newbie questions.

GraceKrispy · 12-11-2010, 10:02 PM

That was really difficult to "choose." part of the appeal of this place is the variety of services. I don't frequent any boards for ereading (or, actually, reading in general) because this place has it all! I clicked the meeting point of authors and readers, just because this board has provided me with exposure to many indie authors I wouldn't have otherwise met. Currently, I'm not needing as much technical support, but when I first began, it was all about the tech support!! I really enjoy the general discussions as well as the lounge. Too hard to pick just one, that sort of ignores the thing that truly draws me- *all* of those things in one convenient place, with a bunch of people who are friends, acquaintances, and just plain old helpful people.

Tattncat · 12-12-2010, 09:27 AM

Primarily the supportand discussion forums, but.....all the rest as well. Don't change a thing. I love MR as it is and visit it many times a day for one reason or another.

Thank you MR for just being there.

SlowRain · 12-12-2010, 09:34 AM

I appreciate the tech talk about reading devices and software, the discussions about the publishing industry, and being able to meet self-published authors and indie publishers.

GhostHawk · 12-12-2010, 01:15 PM

The reader specific forums are in my opinion awesome.
They are a great place to learn about ereaders your interested in, they offer fantastic tips on care and feeding of your ereader.

The free library is incredible.

And the place where readers can meet authors is great.

So my vote would have been the first 3 choices or all of the above.

Jcas · 12-12-2010, 04:40 PM

It's much easier for me to state what i don't like on MR as the only thing i don't like is karma, and the fact that there is no option (at least i havent found it) whether to display your karma or not.

The rest of the board is absolutely fantastic, i have found it so informative and helpfull, it has become one of my most favoured boards now.

The community here is very friendly and always happy to help out, the board is also very well kept, i find it always to be responsive and very well maintained.

Logseman · 12-12-2010, 05:34 PM

Mmmm... I guess the idea hasn't succeeded. You people are right: I should have brought up more things ("social network for readers" as DixieGal has suggested would be a good option) and make it a multiple choice poll, as Jon said.

Still, it's good to have feedback. It's useful for my own forum too.

RW2112 · 12-12-2010, 05:45 PM

Every aspect of the site is valuable to me, but the interaction of the support and discussion is where I spend most of my time.

frquixote · 12-12-2010, 06:23 PM

Given a chance, I would select both The support and discussion forum and The Library. Both make a valuable contribution to the community and I use both frequently. Since we can only choose one response, I selected The Library just because it isn't getting anywhere near enough votes.

SlowRain · 12-12-2010, 08:14 PM

Sorry, Logseman. When I replied, I was using my phone and didn't pay enough attention to see it was a poll. I haven't voted above because I can't really choose between my three answers which feature is more valuable. If one aspect was removed, it would greatly affect my enjoyment of Mobile Read.

JeremyZ · 12-13-2010, 12:42 AM

I'm not sure if that is the right thing.

I like the Reading Recommendations forum. In addition to the cool book club, I can get ideas for other books I might like to read.

A very close second is the ability to meet and socialize with other e-book readers.

View Poll Results: Which is the most valuable MR function for you?
The support and discussion forum	120	85.71%
The library	6	4.29%
The meeting point of authors and readers	5	3.57%
The bargain and second-hand sections	4	2.86%
Anything else (please explain)	5	3.57%
Voters: 140. You may not vote on this poll

12-11-2010, 07:08 PM	#1
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	What's the function of Mobileread that you value most? As we all know, Mobileread is a huge community, and probably the greatest one concerned with ebook reading hardware and software. As such, there is a number of functions which have been developed over the course of the years, which have a lot of value. I've taken the ones I feel are most representative of Mobileread: Support and discussion forum Library Meeting point between authors, publishers and readers Bargain tracker and second hand market I'd like to know your views on the topic. It can give our administrators valuable input about what's the future that Mobileread should tend to. in advance!

12-13-2010, 12:42 AM	#15
JeremyZ Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1000702 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Device: Nook ST, Kindle 2, Samsung Galaxy Stellar phone	I voted 'support and discussion forum', but > I'm not sure if that is the right thing. I like the Reading Recommendations forum. In addition to the cool book club, I can get ideas for other books I might like to read. A very close second is the ability to meet and socialize with other e-book readers.

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12-11-2010, 07:26 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,750 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	This should have been a multi-choice vote. Just one choice is not enough. Also, I feel there is not enough choices.

12-11-2010, 07:42 PM	#3
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Needs "opportunity to socialize with other book lovers"

12-11-2010, 07:47 PM	#4
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	Support and discussion, if I have to choose just one. You can get the other stuff (free PD books, author/reader interaction, bargains) elsewhere. But I believe that MR is the only place with reasonable posting momentum where multiple readers/formats/e-book & device issues are readily discussed among members who share their knowledge, usually with the experience of more than one brand/outlet, unlike the more specialized sorts of user boards.

12-11-2010, 09:46 PM	#5
GA Russell Stampeders are hot! Posts: 7,692 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	My most valuable experience with MR has been my fellow jetBook Lite owners telling about the new firmware updates and answering my various newbie questions.

12-11-2010, 10:02 PM	#6
GraceKrispy It's Dr. Penguin now! Posts: 3,909 Karma: 4705733 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)	That was really difficult to "choose." part of the appeal of this place is the variety of services. I don't frequent any boards for ereading (or, actually, reading in general) because this place has it all! I clicked the meeting point of authors and readers, just because this board has provided me with exposure to many indie authors I wouldn't have otherwise met. Currently, I'm not needing as much technical support, but when I first began, it was all about the tech support!! I really enjoy the general discussions as well as the lounge. Too hard to pick just one, that sort of ignores the thing that truly draws me- all of those things in one convenient place, with a bunch of people who are friends, acquaintances, and just plain old helpful people.

12-12-2010, 09:27 AM	#7
Tattncat Bookworm Posts: 673 Karma: 1029391 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Device: Nook Tablet, Samsung Galaxy Tab3, Sony PRS700, Sony PRS505	Primarily the supportand discussion forums, but.....all the rest as well. Don't change a thing. I love MR as it is and visit it many times a day for one reason or another. Thank you MR for just being there.

12-12-2010, 09:34 AM	#8
SlowRain Addict Posts: 311 Karma: 9553 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: a Canadian expat in Taiwan Device: HTC 10, Asus Phonepad	I appreciate the tech talk about reading devices and software, the discussions about the publishing industry, and being able to meet self-published authors and indie publishers.

12-12-2010, 01:15 PM	#9
GhostHawk Data Privateer! Posts: 586 Karma: 62887 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fargo ND Device: Ectaco Jetbook& Jetbook Lite	The reader specific forums are in my opinion awesome. They are a great place to learn about ereaders your interested in, they offer fantastic tips on care and feeding of your ereader. The free library is incredible. And the place where readers can meet authors is great. So my vote would have been the first 3 choices or all of the above.

12-12-2010, 04:40 PM	#10
Jcas Zealot Posts: 143 Karma: 9668 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kellevie, Tas. Device: Kindle PW2,Kindle DXG,iPhone 4	It's much easier for me to state what i don't like on MR as the only thing i don't like is karma, and the fact that there is no option (at least i havent found it) whether to display your karma or not. The rest of the board is absolutely fantastic, i have found it so informative and helpfull, it has become one of my most favoured boards now. The community here is very friendly and always happy to help out, the board is also very well kept, i find it always to be responsive and very well maintained.

12-12-2010, 05:34 PM	#11
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	Mmmm... I guess the idea hasn't succeeded. You people are right: I should have brought up more things ("social network for readers" as DixieGal has suggested would be a good option) and make it a multiple choice poll, as Jon said. Still, it's good to have feedback. It's useful for my own forum too.

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12-12-2010, 05:45 PM	#12
RW2112 Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 32172 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central Louisiana Device: iPad 2	Every aspect of the site is valuable to me, but the interaction of the support and discussion is where I spend most of my time.

12-12-2010, 06:23 PM	#13
frquixote Addict Posts: 230 Karma: 2448688 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kapolei, Oahu, HI Device: KOBO Libra 2, Kindle PW3, Samsung 8A Tablet, Samsung S10e Phone	Given a chance, I would select both The support and discussion forum and The Library. Both make a valuable contribution to the community and I use both frequently. Since we can only choose one response, I selected The Library just because it isn't getting anywhere near enough votes.

12-12-2010, 08:14 PM	#14
SlowRain Addict Posts: 311 Karma: 9553 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: a Canadian expat in Taiwan Device: HTC 10, Asus Phonepad	Sorry, Logseman. When I replied, I was using my phone and didn't pay enough attention to see it was a poll. I haven't voted above because I can't really choose between my three answers which feature is more valuable. If one aspect was removed, it would greatly affect my enjoyment of Mobile Read.