Fewer free ebooks???

petercreasey · 01-07-2019, 11:03 AM

There appear to be far fewer free ebooks mentioned in the various sections here these days.

Is this because there are fewer to mention or because no one looks for them any more (or perhaps because AT Drake is gone)?

. . . . Pete

GA Russell · 01-07-2019, 01:40 PM

Pete, I'm not finding them. Many of the ones I see I have posted before.

I get so little feedback in terms of karma points or comments that I don't know if anyone downloads the books I post, and I don't know what people are looking for. Of course, everyone is able to start his own thread with his own favorite category if he wishes.

ZodWallop · 01-07-2019, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

I get so little feedback in terms of karma points or comments that I don't know if anyone downloads the books I post, and I don't know what people are looking for.

I tend to follow books you share, since we both seem interested in classic, pulp stuff.

I've never understood what the deal is with karma, so I never do anything with it.

Dr. Drib · 01-07-2019, 06:40 PM

I follow you both, and I appreciate the listings.

Karma (in my opinion), is a waste of time, although some people seem to like it.

jmontano · 01-08-2019, 08:46 AM

I had no idea this forums gives karma. Seems the equivalent to "thanks" in other forum software.
@GA Russell I appreciate your contributions and certainly with hit "karma" more frecuently

badgoodDeb · 01-08-2019, 03:31 PM

I closely follow the MYSTERY thread, and less closely, the SF thread, and often pick up books. I too don't care much about the karma, and have felt silly interrupting a thread just for a two word "thank you". I shall do more of that in future! Meanwhile:
Thank you!

edit: What happened to ATDrake? Or did he just ghost?

petercreasey · 01-08-2019, 04:03 PM

Apparently he just wandered off.

GtrsRGr8 · 01-08-2019, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

Pete, I'm not finding them. Many of the ones I see I have posted before.

I get so little feedback in terms of karma points or comments that I don't know if anyone downloads the books I post, and I don't know what people are looking for. Of course, everyone is able to start his own thread with his own favorite category if he wishes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmontano

I had no idea this forums gives karma. Seems the equivalent to "thanks" in other forum software.
@GA Russell I appreciate your contributions and certainly with hit "karma" more frecuently

GA, without actually crunching the numbers, your average karma amount per number of posts seems to be _higher_ than the average.

I see two important advantages to the karma system. One is to say "thanks." For many people, feeling that their work is appreciated causes them to want to do more of it. Second, which posts get karma and which ones don't, serves as a kind of a poll which helps posting members to know what people like and, therefore, what to expend their effort on posting and what not to expend their effort on.

haertig · 01-08-2019, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

I get so little feedback in terms of karma points or comments that I don't know if anyone downloads the books I post...

I appreciate you and others posting links to free and discounted books. And also just posting books that you've read - I research many of the titles just to check if they might be a new idea for something I'd like to read.

I don't know what karma is as it relates to this forum, except that you have ten times as much as I do. I sure that must be a good thing. Congratulations!

[ But we've all heard that saying, "Karma's a b*%$*!h", ... so I'm not 100% sure I should wish for any more of it! ]

Fluribus · 01-08-2019, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

I get so little feedback in terms of karma points or comments that I don't know if anyone downloads the books I post, and I don't know what people are looking for.

I don't know what I'm looking for.

GtrsRGr8 · 01-08-2019, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluribus

I don't know what I'm looking for.

#1--cheap or, better yet, free.

sufue · 01-09-2019, 11:47 AM

I was wondering the same thing not too long ago...

Quote:

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

I closely follow the MYSTERY thread, and less closely, the SF thread, and often pick up books. I too don't care much about the karma, and have felt silly interrupting a thread just for a two word "thank you". I shall do more of that in future! Meanwhile:
Thank you!

edit: What happened to ATDrake? Or did he just ghost?

GA Russell · 01-09-2019, 04:02 PM

Guys and gals, in my view the problem is not a matter of thanks (although I certainly appreciate that!). It is that I get zero feedback. I have no idea which if any of my posts are downloaded. If people don't give me feedback, I am going to conclude that no one is interested.

GtrsRGr8 · 01-09-2019, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

Guys and gals, in my view the problem is not a matter of thanks (although I certainly appreciate that!). It is that I get zero feedback. I have no idea which if any of my posts are downloaded. If people don't give me feedback, I am going to conclude that no one is interested.

Guys and gals--You don't have to write a letter, or interrupt the thread to give feedback. There is that little place, above the amount of karma that you wish to give, where you can comment. I don't know how many characters (a,b,c; 1,2,3, etc.) that you can use, but it must be pretty substantial--I don't remember every filling it up.

sufue · 01-10-2019, 08:20 AM

I tend to post pretty much to my taste, hoping others share it, rather than so much posting what others will like. I do also post other titles I recognize, even if I'm not personally wild about them (especially in the thriller genre). Still it's nice to get a bit of karma or a thank-you every now and then. I do mostly agree, though, with not interrupting a thread solely for a thank-you post, unless there's a special reason.

And, although I don't always do it (not least because I haven't already read all the titles I post, or if I'm just in a hurry), I do like it when folks add a bit of personal input if they have it, even if it's just, "I liked this book". For example, I really appreciate the folks who post and comment in the science fiction/fantasy thread, because I do like this genre, but don't follow it very closely, so I have little idea of authors beyond the "classics", like Asimov and Heinlein, whom I might like. And I've picked up on two or three series I've enjoyed, just based on posts in that forum.

JMTCW...

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Fewer covers/cases at BN.com	SCION	Nook Color & Nook Tablet	4	09-07-2011 06:01 PM
Free Book (Kindle/nook) - The Truth About Paying Fewer Taxes	koland	Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links)	1	03-07-2011 04:07 PM
MR has gotten me to read fewer books!	thinkpad	Lounge	9	02-12-2010 03:49 AM
Borders stocking fewer new titles	wallcraft	News	16	01-29-2009 07:48 PM

01-07-2019, 11:03 AM	#1
petercreasey Wizard Posts: 1,189 Karma: 1119516 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony: PRS 950 & T1, Kobo: Aura One & Forma	Fewer free ebooks??? There appear to be far fewer free ebooks mentioned in the various sections here these days. Is this because there are fewer to mention or because no one looks for them any more (or perhaps because AT Drake is gone)? . . . . Pete

01-07-2019, 01:40 PM	#2
GA Russell Als, Lions host Semis Posts: 7,715 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Pete, I'm not finding them. Many of the ones I see I have posted before. I get so little feedback in terms of karma points or comments that I don't know if anyone downloads the books I post, and I don't know what people are looking for. Of course, everyone is able to start his own thread with his own favorite category if he wishes.

01-07-2019, 06:40 PM	#4
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,611 Karma: 60184181 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	I follow you both, and I appreciate the listings. Karma (in my opinion), is a waste of time, although some people seem to like it.

01-08-2019, 08:46 AM	#5
jmontano Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 429416 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Colombia Device: Kindle	I had no idea this forums gives karma. Seems the equivalent to "thanks" in other forum software. @GA Russell I appreciate your contributions and certainly with hit "karma" more frecuently

01-08-2019, 03:31 PM	#6
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,574 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	I closely follow the MYSTERY thread, and less closely, the SF thread, and often pick up books. I too don't care much about the karma, and have felt silly interrupting a thread just for a two word "thank you". I shall do more of that in future! Meanwhile: Thank you! edit: What happened to ATDrake? Or did he just ghost?

01-08-2019, 04:03 PM	#7
petercreasey Wizard Posts: 1,189 Karma: 1119516 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony: PRS 950 & T1, Kobo: Aura One & Forma	Apparently he just wandered off.

01-09-2019, 04:02 PM	#13
GA Russell Als, Lions host Semis Posts: 7,715 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Guys and gals, in my view the problem is not a matter of thanks (although I certainly appreciate that!). It is that I get zero feedback. I have no idea which if any of my posts are downloaded. If people don't give me feedback, I am going to conclude that no one is interested.

01-10-2019, 08:20 AM	#15
sufue lost in my e-reader... Posts: 8,185 Karma: 66191692 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: sunny southern California, USA Device: Android phone, Sony T1, Nook ST Glowlight, Galaxy Tab 7 Plus	I tend to post pretty much to my taste, hoping others share it, rather than so much posting what others will like. I do also post other titles I recognize, even if I'm not personally wild about them (especially in the thriller genre). Still it's nice to get a bit of karma or a thank-you every now and then. I do mostly agree, though, with not interrupting a thread solely for a thank-you post, unless there's a special reason. And, although I don't always do it (not least because I haven't already read all the titles I post, or if I'm just in a hurry), I do like it when folks add a bit of personal input if they have it, even if it's just, "I liked this book". For example, I really appreciate the folks who post and comment in the science fiction/fantasy thread, because I do like this genre, but don't follow it very closely, so I have little idea of authors beyond the "classics", like Asimov and Heinlein, whom I might like. And I've picked up on two or three series I've enjoyed, just based on posts in that forum. JMTCW...