end of book - you've finished - now tweet... - Page 2

Barty · 03-06-2011, 11:40 AM

As far as kindle nuisances go, it's a terribly minor one.

I'm surprised they don't have a bunch of ads for other books. Or a "if you enjoyed this book, you may also like..." page. Or book trailers. "In a world without hope or mercy, one wizard..."

cybmole · 03-06-2011, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yolina

I can't help seeing it as a kind of "well done, you've managed to read a whole book, now brag to your friends about it". ....

maybe, e.g. in modern america, actually finishing a "whole" book IS some kind of achievement but i find it a tad condescending!

snipenekkid · 03-06-2011, 11:47 AM

don't forget these are the generations of "awarding" participation ribbons and stuff like 9th place trophies. So it makes sense that these "the wonder of me" sites are so popular. Nobody was taught that it's fine not to win but also you get nothing for doing so. Learning to lose is as important as learning to win.

So let's all send those LOOK AT ME I READ A BOOK tweets and facebook posts.

DMSmillie · 03-06-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barty

I'm surprised they don't have a bunch of ads for other books. Or a "if you enjoyed this book, you may also like..." page. Or book trailers. "In a world without hope or mercy, one wizard..."

Ummm... that's part of this "end of book" page...

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMSmillie

When you get to that add-on page after the last page in a book, it says:

You've finished. Before you go...

Tweet/share that you finished this book

Rate this book

Customers who bought this book also bought:
[list of links to other books purchased by customers who bought the book you just finished]

saoir · 03-06-2011, 12:07 PM

I wold trade this intrusion for eBooks that are priced at a fair and reasonable price.

NOT for eBooks with the ridiculous prices we see from the Agency 6 Publishers and supplied ready nobbled and restricted in how I use and access them.

For the Indie eBooks I buy and enjoy I would have no problem accepting this feature at the END.

Paulinafrica · 03-06-2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cybmole

maybe, e.g. in modern america, actually finishing a "whole" book IS some kind of achievement but i find it a tad condescending!

Paul

DMSmillie · 03-06-2011, 12:11 PM

Well... the end is exactly where it appears. You only see it if you either:

a. Press "Page Forward" once you get to the end of the book.
or:
b. Select "Menu" - "Go To" - "End".

whitearrow · 03-06-2011, 01:43 PM

I just don't see why this is big deal. If you don't like it, ignore it, or don't continue to page forward when you reach 99% and it's obvious the book is over. Nobody is forcing you to participate or even look at the page, and it doesn't intrude upon reading the actual book.

JaneD · 03-06-2011, 02:09 PM

This is exactly why I haven't updated to 3.1. There isn't anything in it that is an upgrade - only new ways for them to sell to you.

Make no mistake, the "social media" feature isn't the main point for Amazon, it's the "Customers who bought this book also bought..." They've planted an ad at the end of the book, and none of us have made a fuss because we're all looking at the shiny page numbers and the tweety-features.

DixieGal · 03-06-2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipenekkid

don't forget these are the generations of "awarding" participation ribbons and stuff like 9th place trophies. So it makes sense that these "the wonder of me" sites are so popular. Nobody was taught that it's fine not to win but also you get nothing for doing so. Learning to lose is as important as learning to win.
cebook posts.

Dont remind me

In a small midwestern town, my niece was 1 of 11 valedictorians in her graduating class. When it came time for their speeches, half the class tromped up on stage! Do they really think there was not a single worthy student, or were they afraid to tell some kid they lost by a fraction?

Which is neither here nor there for the original topic. Thus far the Kindle app does not have that page at the end of books. It will probably be there in the next upgrade, i betcha.

Skydog · 03-06-2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaneD

This is exactly why I haven't updated to 3.1. There isn't anything in it that is an upgrade - only new ways for them to sell to you.

Make no mistake, the "social media" feature isn't the main point for Amazon, it's the "Customers who bought this book also bought..." They've planted an ad at the end of the book, and none of us have made a fuss because we're all looking at the shiny page numbers and the tweety-features.

+1 from someone who has no interest in FB or tweeting!

Nyssa · 03-06-2011, 07:48 PM

Wow. Its called an "option" as in its optional. I don't use it even though I love "bragging to my friends" when I'm done with a book. I choose to "brag" by posting on GoodReads and allowing my post to go to my Face Book page.
I'm amazed at the things people allow themselves to get upset about.

snipenekkid · 03-06-2011, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nyssa

Wow. Its called an "option" as in its optional. I don't use it even though I love "bragging to my friends" when I'm done with a book. I choose to "brag" by posting on GoodReads and allowing my post to go to my Face Book page.
I'm amazed at the things people allow themselves to get upset about.

oh the irony.

Nyssa · 03-06-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipenekkid

oh the irony.

No, not really. I'm neither upset nor angry...I'm amazed and amused.

spookt · 03-07-2011, 10:19 AM

Interestingly I tried this feature and didn't get an update on either my Twitter or Facebook page. The book wasn't bought from Amazon but was purchased from Baen. This leads me to wonder if only books available on Amazon get shared? If this is the case I guess it would generate advertising in my feed for Amazon.

Does anyone know if when you share the fact you've finished a book the resulting Facebook entry includes a link back to Amazon's page for that title?

EDIT: I just read in another thread that this feature only works in the US. Is that the case? If so I guess that's why nothing showed up.

03-07-2011, 10:19 AM	#30
spookt Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North East UK Device: Kindle 3 Wifi	Interestingly I tried this feature and didn't get an update on either my Twitter or Facebook page. The book wasn't bought from Amazon but was purchased from Baen. This leads me to wonder if only books available on Amazon get shared? If this is the case I guess it would generate advertising in my feed for Amazon. Does anyone know if when you share the fact you've finished a book the resulting Facebook entry includes a link back to Amazon's page for that title? EDIT: I just read in another thread that this feature only works in the US. Is that the case? If so I guess that's why nothing showed up. Last edited by spookt; 03-07-2011 at 10:23 AM.

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03-06-2011, 11:40 AM	#16
Barty doofus Posts: 2,549 Karma: 13089041 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	As far as kindle nuisances go, it's a terribly minor one. I'm surprised they don't have a bunch of ads for other books. Or a "if you enjoyed this book, you may also like..." page. Or book trailers. "In a world without hope or mercy, one wizard..."

03-06-2011, 11:47 AM	#18
snipenekkid Banned Posts: 760 Karma: 51034 Join Date: Feb 2009	don't forget these are the generations of "awarding" participation ribbons and stuff like 9th place trophies. So it makes sense that these "the wonder of me" sites are so popular. Nobody was taught that it's fine not to win but also you get nothing for doing so. Learning to lose is as important as learning to win. So let's all send those LOOK AT ME I READ A BOOK tweets and facebook posts.

03-06-2011, 12:07 PM	#20
saoir Groupie Posts: 188 Karma: 2088290 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ireland Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I wold trade this intrusion for eBooks that are priced at a fair and reasonable price. NOT for eBooks with the ridiculous prices we see from the Agency 6 Publishers and supplied ready nobbled and restricted in how I use and access them. For the Indie eBooks I buy and enjoy I would have no problem accepting this feature at the END.

03-06-2011, 12:11 PM	#22
DMSmillie Enquiring Mind Posts: 562 Karma: 42350 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London, UK Device: Kindle 3 (WiFi)	Well... the end is exactly where it appears. You only see it if you either: a. Press "Page Forward" once you get to the end of the book. or: b. Select "Menu" - "Go To" - "End".

03-06-2011, 01:43 PM	#23
whitearrow Guru Posts: 808 Karma: 2260766 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Kindle Oasis 2	I just don't see why this is big deal. If you don't like it, ignore it, or don't continue to page forward when you reach 99% and it's obvious the book is over. Nobody is forcing you to participate or even look at the page, and it doesn't intrude upon reading the actual book.

03-06-2011, 02:09 PM	#24
JaneD Addict Posts: 324 Karma: 1057749 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LA, CA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2013	This is exactly why I haven't updated to 3.1. There isn't anything in it that is an upgrade - only new ways for them to sell to you. Make no mistake, the "social media" feature isn't the main point for Amazon, it's the "Customers who bought this book also bought..." They've planted an ad at the end of the book, and none of us have made a fuss because we're all looking at the shiny page numbers and the tweety-features.

03-06-2011, 07:48 PM	#27
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	Wow. Its called an "option" as in its optional. I don't use it even though I love "bragging to my friends" when I'm done with a book. I choose to "brag" by posting on GoodReads and allowing my post to go to my Face Book page. I'm amazed at the things people allow themselves to get upset about.