Thinking of Starting a Sony Reader Board?

Lilly · 01-06-2010, 08:29 AM

The Nook & Kindle both have message boards already in the Barnes & Noble and Amazon site while the Sony does not. But what I'm talking about is a specific fan site like this one for Kindle - http://www.kindleboards.com/ and this one for the Nook http://www.nookboards.com/forum/index.php

I'm trying to garner if their would be an interest for it to promote one of the best readers out there. So give me your opinions.

http://sonyreaderboards.com

HarryT · 01-06-2010, 08:54 AM

What would it offer that MR does not?

Lilly · 01-06-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

What would it offer that MR does not?

An exclusive place to discuss our Sony's. Also sometimes people who are doing searches about their new readers don't know anything about MR. I love MR and this would not a replacement; in fact there would be a direct link to MR. I don't think the Kindleboard & Nookboard takes away anything from MR.

spideog · 01-06-2010, 09:33 AM

Problem being that Sony didn't pick some daft name for their readers.

Doing a search for "Sony reader forum" does bring you straight here though, but it would otherwise not be too obvious as to where is the best place to go for information and chatting about your new, or potential new, toy.

scottjl · 01-06-2010, 09:39 AM

Really don't see the point. We already have this place, adding a new board will only split the user base as people are less likely to check both. Search engines will try and return both and people will pick one and stick with it. Mobile Reader is pretty firmly established and a new site will have a tough time trying to develop a user base.

And as for me, I do enjoy hearing the opinions of non-Sony owners now and then about their readers, less likely to happen on a Sony-centric web site.

Good luck in your venture should you choose to start a site.

Lilly · 01-06-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by scottjl

Really don't see the point. We already have this place, adding a new board will only split the user base as people are less likely to check both. Search engines will try and return both and people will pick one and stick with it. Mobile Reader is pretty firmly established and a new site will have a tough time trying to develop a user base.

And as for me, I do enjoy hearing the opinions of non-Sony owners now and then about their readers, less likely to happen on a Sony-centric web site.

Good luck in your venture should you choose to start a site.

It's nice to hear opinions and since I'm just thinking about it, keep them coming.
I have a question for you: Why is that not true of the Kindle & Nook? Do you think that the Sony owners are less passionate about their readers then the other two? The nook Board is a very lively place and the device is very new and they DO have a dedicated Board provided by Barnes & Noble; the same thing could be said about the Kindle since Amazon also provides a dedicated board for the Kindle. Sony has no dedicated board for their reader and yet your opinion is that a 2nd board would divide instead of enhance.

Bremen Cole · 01-06-2010, 09:53 AM

As a free market kind of guy I say sure. If you want to put it out there, why not? If it takes off, then there was a need. If it dies on the vine, then folks don't need it.

I admit I do not see a pressing need for it, but that's just me. If the Kindle and Nook communities can support a site, perhaps the Sony family of readers can as well.

Whatever you decide..... good luck!

daffy4u · 01-06-2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilly

It's nice to hear opinions and since I'm just thinking about it, keep them coming.
I have a question for you: Why is that not true of the Kindle & Nook? Do you think that the Sony owners are less passionate about their readers then the other two? The nook Board is a very lively place and the device is very new and they DO have a dedicated Board provided by Barnes & Noble; the same thing could be said about the Kindle since Amazon also provides a dedicated board for the Kindle. Sony has no dedicated board for their reader and yet your opinion is that a 2nd board would divide instead of enhance.

I think that because those boards started early in the life of the readers, they took off. For years MR has been the home for Sony Reader owners.

If you're willing to put in the work to make it work, go for it!

Lilly · 01-06-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

I think that because those boards started early in the life of the readers, they took off. For years MR has been the home for Sony Reader owners.

If you're willing to put in the work to make it work, go for it!

Yes, but you would think they would fail since both have dedicated board from the manufacturer which is not true of the Sony. Making it 2 exclusive places for both devices and MR, while we know Sony has no exclusive board and just MR. I think the exclusive boards somehow promotes the popularity of the device.

HarryT · 01-06-2010, 10:06 AM

Have you costed the hardware and hosting environment that you'll need?

dsvick · 01-06-2010, 10:09 AM

I say go for it. There will always be people that would prefer to go to a, more or less, dedicated place and not have to bother with "all that other stuff" like there is here on MR. I would venture to say that there would be plenty of traffic to keep it going, the hard part will be the initial start up and getting over the first hump with enough traffic.

I'll come play - of course I cant contribute much until Best Buy honors me with my 900

daffy4u · 01-06-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lilly

Yes, but you would think they would fail since both have dedicated board from the manufacturer which is not true of the Sony. Making it 2 exclusive places for both devices and MR, while we know Sony has no exclusive board and just MR. I think the exclusive boards somehow promotes the popularity of the device.

I know Kindleboards was born out of the frustration of using the Amazon boards. At the time there was know search feature and people got sick of answering the same questions over and over and started to get nasty. If Amazon had set up their boards properly early on, Kindleboards might not exist or would not be a popular as it is.

nookboards was born out of Kindleboards (a Kindleboards member started it).

I don't think a Sony dedicated board will fail. MR is unique in that it is a more geek type of board. Kindleboards and nookboards are more beginner, newbie types (IMO). More hacks and experimentation seem to go on at MR.

Lilly · 01-06-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Have you costed the hardware and hosting environment that you'll need?

Yes, I've researched it and will go with SMF program/software if I decide to start this board. And probably will go with ipage.us for hosting. I'm still researching if it's a feasible idea. I got the idea yesterday when I got back to work from vacation and a co-worker came over with her new Nook. She's new to ebook readers and the one that told me about the fan Nook board where she got more help then the B&N dedicated board when she posted a question.

Lilly · 01-06-2010, 01:17 PM

OK, it's up!

Tell me what you think? Also looking for volunteers to be moderators and help me improve the site! Here is the link :http://sonyreaderboards.com/index.cgi

Remember it's a work in progress; I just created it an hour ago!

scottjl · 01-06-2010, 01:25 PM

also, and i hate to say it, i'm sure the kindle and nook have larger user bases than the ereader does (not a dig on sony's products). larger user base can support more than one board.

i have to admit i'm not at all familiar with the other boards you mentioned, but do they have any tie in from the manufacturers? that always helps.

01-06-2010, 08:29 AM	#1
Lilly Guru Posts: 688 Karma: 2090 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-900 & PRS-950, Amazon Kindle2	Thinking of Starting a Sony Reader Forum? The Nook & Kindle both have message boards already in the Barnes & Noble and Amazon site while the Sony does not. But what I'm talking about is a specific fan site like this one for Kindle - http://www.kindleboards.com/ and this one for the Nook http://www.nookboards.com/forum/index.php I'm trying to garner if their would be an interest for it to promote one of the best readers out there. So give me your opinions. http://sonyreaderboards.com Last edited by Lilly; 02-23-2011 at 10:39 PM.

01-06-2010, 01:17 PM	#14
Lilly Guru Posts: 688 Karma: 2090 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-900 & PRS-950, Amazon Kindle2	OK, it's up! Tell me what you think? Also looking for volunteers to be moderators and help me improve the site! Here is the link :http://sonyreaderboards.com/index.cgi Remember it's a work in progress; I just created it an hour ago! Last edited by Lilly; 07-09-2010 at 11:15 PM.

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01-06-2010, 08:54 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	What would it offer that MR does not?

01-06-2010, 09:33 AM	#4
spideog Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 648 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS-300	Problem being that Sony didn't pick some daft name for their readers. Doing a search for "Sony reader forum" does bring you straight here though, but it would otherwise not be too obvious as to where is the best place to go for information and chatting about your new, or potential new, toy.

01-06-2010, 09:39 AM	#5
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	Really don't see the point. We already have this place, adding a new board will only split the user base as people are less likely to check both. Search engines will try and return both and people will pick one and stick with it. Mobile Reader is pretty firmly established and a new site will have a tough time trying to develop a user base. And as for me, I do enjoy hearing the opinions of non-Sony owners now and then about their readers, less likely to happen on a Sony-centric web site. Good luck in your venture should you choose to start a site.

01-06-2010, 09:53 AM	#7
Bremen Cole Wizard Posts: 1,115 Karma: 2718 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Device: iPad	As a free market kind of guy I say sure. If you want to put it out there, why not? If it takes off, then there was a need. If it dies on the vine, then folks don't need it. I admit I do not see a pressing need for it, but that's just me. If the Kindle and Nook communities can support a site, perhaps the Sony family of readers can as well. Whatever you decide..... good luck!

01-06-2010, 10:06 AM	#10
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Have you costed the hardware and hosting environment that you'll need?

01-06-2010, 10:09 AM	#11
dsvick Wizard Posts: 2,737 Karma: 635747 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Ohio, USA Device: PRS-900	I say go for it. There will always be people that would prefer to go to a, more or less, dedicated place and not have to bother with "all that other stuff" like there is here on MR. I would venture to say that there would be plenty of traffic to keep it going, the hard part will be the initial start up and getting over the first hump with enough traffic. I'll come play - of course I cant contribute much until Best Buy honors me with my 900

01-06-2010, 01:25 PM	#15
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	also, and i hate to say it, i'm sure the kindle and nook have larger user bases than the ereader does (not a dig on sony's products). larger user base can support more than one board. i have to admit i'm not at all familiar with the other boards you mentioned, but do they have any tie in from the manufacturers? that always helps.

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