WHY DO YOU POST AT MOBILEREAD? - Page 4

Bob Russell · 08-02-2010, 05:31 PM

My reasons are basically all of the above. But Alex's personality and knowledge were the big reason in the beginning for me. Now I definitely read a lot more because of MR and e-books and greatly enjoy both.

Ea · 08-02-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparrow

I visit to learn stuff, for the silliness, to find out what fellow readers around the world are up to - and to correct anyone who disagrees with what I think.

http://xkcd.com/386/

glowhappy · 08-02-2010, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ea

http://xkcd.com/386/

Ea · 08-02-2010, 05:49 PM

It's a classic.

recluse · 08-02-2010, 06:13 PM

I came here originally only for the books.
I stayed because of all the wonderful people who treated me like family from day one.

And the security here stinks, so stalking is easy.

GlenBarrington · 08-02-2010, 06:16 PM

I don't know! I can't STOP! ARGHHHH!

P.A.Woodburn · 08-02-2010, 06:58 PM

I write and read, and I hardly ever watch TV so I need to hang out with like minds.

Ann

mrscoach · 08-02-2010, 07:50 PM

Minds? As in, more than one? I thought we shared one mind? Why didn't I get that memo? No wonder the voices went away, I'm not connected to the hive anymore!!!

glowhappy · 08-02-2010, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrscoach

Minds? As in, more than one? I thought we shared one mind? Why didn't I get that memo? No wonder the voices went away, I'm not connected to the hive anymore!!!

Have to checked to make sure the power cord is in? Did you reboot? have you uninstall and reinstall?

SensualPoet · 08-02-2010, 09:11 PM

Firstly (is that a word?), Neilmarr, thanks for asking! WHY DO YOU POST AT MOBILEREAD? (even if you shouted it in caps ...).

I come to learn and hang out with other folks who truly love to read and who care about the e-reader environment / ecosystem which makes it possible / will contribute to its future.

I come to share insights, longings, hopes and fears about e-reading, today and into the future, and hope to influence where our world is going: defined by consumer need ahead of gadget dazzle.

I come here to share my energy and ethusiasm for writers long passed from this earth whose words continue to inspire (and to that end I sometimes contribute custom PD e-books by Isham, Footner, Chandler).

I come here to discover new writers (to me) -- living and dead -- and share my discoveries with others (esp. see this thread, Any Crime Fiction Fans? https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48511).

I come here to share my expertise in business, tech and things consumer, adding context to sometimes complex or emotional "discussions".

I come here because it feels like "home": a like-minded out-cropping of folks of diverse backgrounds, geographies, demographics who happen to share a love of the uniquely human (as far as we know to date) passion for words and their power to create worlds and emotions in one's imagination out of all proportion to the physical page, electronic or otherwise.

I come here to inspire, to be inspired, and to celebrate my fellow authors, readers and the permanance of words (one nods to the Sumerian tale the Epic of Gilgamesh) as an expression of our collective humanity.

And, oh, heck: the jostling over opinion and fact and fiction about e-readers and e-books is endlessly entertaining and good clean FUN!

More succinctly as Rich_D says: Kindred spirits.

As jgaiser says: discovered it when I got my Kindle 2 (for me, Nov 21, 2009).

As foreverjuly says: I've been impressed by the community here.

Or lastblade: The alternative is unbearable.

And lastly because I have a special place in my heart for a tartan endowed man in a kilt who asks curiously open-ended questions. Thank you, Neilmarr.

Freeshadow · 08-02-2010, 09:56 PM

Dear Neil: you summed it nearly perfectly up:
After being the best purchase decision helper, I've ever seen on the net (as far as e-ink devices are concerned), MR remains

best info point about developmentand usage of e-book related tools and on-device software (

2 Valloric, Kovid, and all others of you who help making the gap between a theoretical standard and practical usage smaller with each day, be it as tool-coders or content making wizards and helpers)

this alone would be reason enough to stay - but

there are fellow:

bookaneers
gadgeteers
very kind multilingual people with a huge coverage of interests and fields of knowledge
I feel more 'home' here than I ever did on any other net place (Linux & RPG mainly)

and people from - as you said - your branch, either not hiding their hints behind the courtain.

the welcome here (your part in it included) was very heartily and warm.

Its like some kind of never ending book convention and that feels damn good to me.

so I'd rather ask your question the other way around:
What the hell makes people leave this place volountarily?!? - I'm serious about that.

*ahm* *cough*
in addition to all that I'll freely admit, that I also - among a fair big bunch of others here - am far from being immune to the natural kindness and charme of Our Royal Zippyness the Queen.

SameOldStory · 08-02-2010, 10:59 PM

I don't really know why I came to MR., and it doesn't matter.

It's like the first day in school for young children. Kids everywhere. Some I like right away. Some I like the longer I know them.

And then they (the big people) open the doors. We all run outside to play. We find different things to do, but we're all yelling, running, and playing. Having fun.

Where most in this world share popular media, we share an appreciation for communication. A thousand people watching the same TV show is not a community. A few hundred people talking to each other is.

And THAT is what I like about MR.

Ken Maltby · 08-02-2010, 11:07 PM

Well... playing "I know the answer to that one!" or "This is what has worked for me." or
"I think this would be a good thing for them to do." or Just trying to walk someone
through a troubleshooting process, is more fun than playing Minesweeper.

Luck;
Ken

GA Russell · 08-02-2010, 11:23 PM

Ken, I thought you were here for the batteries!

AlbertaCowboy · 08-02-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SameOldStory

. A thousand people watching the same TV show is not a community. A few hundred people talking to each other is.

And THAT is what I like about MR.

I really enjoyed this quote. That sums up very nicely the spirit of MobileRead.

08-02-2010, 09:56 PM	#56
Freeshadow temp. out of service Posts: 2,818 Karma: 24285242 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Duisburg (DE) Device: PB 623	The other way around Dear Neil: you summed it nearly perfectly up: After being the best purchase decision helper, I've ever seen on the net (as far as e-ink devices are concerned), MR remains best info point about developmentand usage of e-book related tools and on-device software ( 2 Valloric, Kovid, and all others of you who help making the gap between a theoretical standard and practical usage smaller with each day, be it as tool-coders or content making wizards and helpers) this alone would be reason enough to stay - but there are fellow: bookaneers gadgeteers very kind multilingual people with a huge coverage of interests and fields of knowledge I feel more 'home' here than I ever did on any other net place (Linux & RPG mainly) and people from - as you said - your branch, either not hiding their hints behind the courtain. the welcome here (your part in it included) was very heartily and warm. Its like some kind of never ending book convention and that feels damn good to me. so I'd rather ask your question the other way around: What the hell makes people leave this place volountarily?!? - I'm serious about that. ahm cough in addition to all that I'll freely admit, that I also - among a fair big bunch of others here - am far from being immune to the natural kindness and charme of Our Royal Zippyness the Queen. Last edited by Freeshadow; 08-02-2010 at 10:07 PM. Reason: part of typed stuff was away

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08-02-2010, 05:31 PM	#46
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	My reasons are basically all of the above. But Alex's personality and knowledge were the big reason in the beginning for me. Now I definitely read a lot more because of MR and e-books and greatly enjoy both.

08-02-2010, 05:49 PM	#49
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	It's a classic.

08-02-2010, 06:13 PM	#50
recluse Banned Posts: 3,724 Karma: 535488 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: the Mortuary Device: Kindle 2	I came here originally only for the books. I stayed because of all the wonderful people who treated me like family from day one. And the security here stinks, so stalking is easy.

08-02-2010, 06:16 PM	#51
GlenBarrington Cheese Whiz Posts: 1,986 Karma: 11677147 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Springfield, Illinois Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Tab A 10.1(2019), Pixel 6a.	I don't know! I can't STOP! ARGHHHH!

08-02-2010, 06:58 PM	#52
P.A.Woodburn Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 30000 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	I write and read, and I hardly ever watch TV so I need to hang out with like minds. Ann

08-02-2010, 07:50 PM	#53
mrscoach Guru Posts: 767 Karma: 4837659 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Angelo Texas Device: Samsung Galaxy tab	Minds? As in, more than one? I thought we shared one mind? Why didn't I get that memo? No wonder the voices went away, I'm not connected to the hive anymore!!!

08-02-2010, 09:11 PM	#55
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	Firstly (is that a word?), Neilmarr, thanks for asking! WHY DO YOU POST AT MOBILEREAD? (even if you shouted it in caps ...). I come to learn and hang out with other folks who truly love to read and who care about the e-reader environment / ecosystem which makes it possible / will contribute to its future. I come to share insights, longings, hopes and fears about e-reading, today and into the future, and hope to influence where our world is going: defined by consumer need ahead of gadget dazzle. I come here to share my energy and ethusiasm for writers long passed from this earth whose words continue to inspire (and to that end I sometimes contribute custom PD e-books by Isham, Footner, Chandler). I come here to discover new writers (to me) -- living and dead -- and share my discoveries with others (esp. see this thread, Any Crime Fiction Fans? https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48511). I come here to share my expertise in business, tech and things consumer, adding context to sometimes complex or emotional "discussions". I come here because it feels like "home": a like-minded out-cropping of folks of diverse backgrounds, geographies, demographics who happen to share a love of the uniquely human (as far as we know to date) passion for words and their power to create worlds and emotions in one's imagination out of all proportion to the physical page, electronic or otherwise. I come here to inspire, to be inspired, and to celebrate my fellow authors, readers and the permanance of words (one nods to the Sumerian tale the Epic of Gilgamesh) as an expression of our collective humanity. And, oh, heck: the jostling over opinion and fact and fiction about e-readers and e-books is endlessly entertaining and good clean FUN! More succinctly as Rich_D says: Kindred spirits. As jgaiser says: discovered it when I got my Kindle 2 (for me, Nov 21, 2009). As foreverjuly says: I've been impressed by the community here. Or lastblade: The alternative is unbearable. And lastly because I have a special place in my heart for a tartan endowed man in a kilt who asks curiously open-ended questions. Thank you, Neilmarr.

08-02-2010, 10:59 PM	#57
SameOldStory My True Self Posts: 3,126 Karma: 66242098 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Trantor, Galactic Center Device: Galaxy Tab 2 7.0	I don't really know why I came to MR., and it doesn't matter. It's like the first day in school for young children. Kids everywhere. Some I like right away. Some I like the longer I know them. And then they (the big people) open the doors. We all run outside to play. We find different things to do, but we're all yelling, running, and playing. Having fun. Where most in this world share popular media, we share an appreciation for communication. A thousand people watching the same TV show is not a community. A few hundred people talking to each other is. And THAT is what I like about MR.

08-02-2010, 11:07 PM	#58
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,466 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	Well... playing "I know the answer to that one!" or "This is what has worked for me." or "I think this would be a good thing for them to do." or Just trying to walk someone through a troubleshooting process, is more fun than playing Minesweeper. Luck; Ken

08-02-2010, 11:23 PM	#59
GA Russell Ticats/Als, Riders/Lions Posts: 7,717 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Ken, I thought you were here for the batteries!