Voluntary MR ebook upload limits?

Doitsu · 09-26-2013, 07:55 AM

Since some MR users seem to find it difficult to find interesting new ebook uploads, because of the frequent uploads of a single MR user, I've created this poll to find out whether ebook uploads should be voluntarily limited.
For more information on this topic see also this recent thread.

theducks · 09-26-2013, 09:34 AM

Depends

Quality improvements (I hesitate to use the word Significant) over what can be found in other PD libraries should have no limit.

shalym · 09-26-2013, 09:51 AM

I have no idea what this is about, and when I tried to find out, the link in the original post didn't work.

Shari

Doitsu · 09-26-2013, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shalym

I have no idea what this is about, and when I tried to find out, the link in the original post didn't work.

I fixed the link.

Catlady · 09-26-2013, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doitsu

Since some MR users seem to find it difficult to find interesting new ebook uploads, because of the frequent uploads of a single MR user, I've created this poll to find out whether ebook uploads should be voluntarily limited.
For more information on this topic see also this recent thread.

Why in the world should someone performing a service be singled out for this implied criticism?

Zetmolm · 09-26-2013, 11:49 AM

What is this? A sort of vendetta against a valued MR member who is willing to spend a lot of time on preparing books and sharing them with all of us?

The problem that 'some MR members' are alleged to have does not exist. The list of books uploaded over the last month covers approx. 10 pages. It only takes a couple of minutes to browse through these 10 pages and look for books uploaded by 'someone else', if that is what you want. Just a couple of minutes, once per month, that's all it takes. And that is the reason why someone who does so much for all of us should be partially banned?

And even if the problem did exist, the solution would be to improve search options in the library. Restricting uploads can never be the solution. That would be the beginning of the end of our library.

jersysman · 09-26-2013, 11:51 AM

I am with Catlady on this. Why should there be any limit to the amount of anyone's generosity of submitting items to a library of any kind. Whether someone submits one book a week/month or submits more than 10 a day, there should be no limits placed. A thank you should be given in my opinion.

AnemicOak · 09-26-2013, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catlady

Why in the world should someone performing a service be singled out for this implied criticism?

+1....

HarryT · 09-26-2013, 12:24 PM

Moderator Notice

The ebook library is an area that will be revised and improved in our forthcoming changeover to new forum software. This thread is now closed, as this type of poll does not follow our goal of trying to keep MR a friendly, helpful forum.

Thank you.

View Poll Results: How many ebook uploads per week do you find acceptable?
3 ebooks per week in any number of formats	2	15.38%
6 ebooks per week in any number of formats	0	0%
9 ebooks per week in any number of formats	0	0%
12 ebooks per week in any number of formats	1	7.69%
any number of ebooks	10	76.92%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

09-26-2013, 07:55 AM	#1
Doitsu Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,763 Karma: 24088559 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kindle PW2	Voluntary MR ebook upload limits? Since some MR users seem to find it difficult to find interesting new ebook uploads, because of the frequent uploads of a single MR user, I've created this poll to find out whether ebook uploads should be voluntarily limited. For more information on this topic see also this recent thread. Last edited by Doitsu; 09-26-2013 at 09:59 AM. Reason: Fixed link.

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shalym Wizard Posts: 3,068 Karma: 54671821 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New England Device: PW 1, 2, 3, Voyage, Oasis 2 & 3, Fires, Aura HD, iPad	I have no idea what this is about, and when I tried to find out, the link in the original post didn't work. Shari

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Zetmolm Guru Posts: 615 Karma: 2362786 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: PocketBook Verse Pro Colour	What is this? A sort of vendetta against a valued MR member who is willing to spend a lot of time on preparing books and sharing them with all of us? The problem that 'some MR members' are alleged to have does not exist. The list of books uploaded over the last month covers approx. 10 pages. It only takes a couple of minutes to browse through these 10 pages and look for books uploaded by 'someone else', if that is what you want. Just a couple of minutes, once per month, that's all it takes. And that is the reason why someone who does so much for all of us should be partially banned? And even if the problem did exist, the solution would be to improve search options in the library. Restricting uploads can never be the solution. That would be the beginning of the end of our library.

09-26-2013, 11:51 AM	#7
jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	I am with Catlady on this. Why should there be any limit to the amount of anyone's generosity of submitting items to a library of any kind. Whether someone submits one book a week/month or submits more than 10 a day, there should be no limits placed. A thank you should be given in my opinion.

09-26-2013, 12:24 PM	#9
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Moderator Notice The ebook library is an area that will be revised and improved in our forthcoming changeover to new forum software. This thread is now closed, as this type of poll does not follow our goal of trying to keep MR a friendly, helpful forum. Thank you.