Expansion of the Lounge - your vote counts (poll) - Page 13

nohmi2 · 04-01-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfJulie

My sentiments exactly...

Normally I would do as I usually do; sign in, read the posts etc., maybe leave a comment or whatever and then log off. Also, get help if I had a problem.

I voted for No.1 for my own reasons (as did others), and I must admit that I feel some sadness as to how it has degenerated into a schoolyard squabble with the usual players.

I didn't realise that there was a 'pecking' order at MR. The tenor of some of posts can only be described as 'mild bullying' which surely is not the aim of MR? Animal Farm comes to mind.

I sincerely hope that this can be sorted out as soon as possible.

Dr. Drib · 04-01-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Thank you, shorty, for defending me. I know WDE didn't mean it personally, and yes, I can't figure out why the 'request' mode isn't being seriously considered.

However, the deed is done, as they say, and we all need to move on and not waste any more time arguing. Lets just look forward to some of these conversations that are sure to evolve.......

Absolutely! Like you, I can't wait to see what topics are generated for on-topic discussions!

Don

Dr. Drib · 04-01-2009, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nohmi2

Normally I would do as I usually do; sign in, read the posts etc., maybe leave a comment or whatever and then log off. Also, get help if I had a problem.

I voted for No.1 for my own reasons (as did others), and I must admit that I feel some sadness as to how it has degenerated into a schoolyard squabble with the usual players.

I didn't realise that there was a 'pecking' order at MR. The tenor of some of posts can only be described as 'mild bullying' which surely is not the aim of MR? Animal Farm comes to mind.

I sincerely hope that this can be sorted out as soon as possible.

Most of us are indeed moving on. Of course, there will occasionally be the snide remark, or an implied subtext. However, I feel those doing so will soon feel ostracized from the "healthy" environment inherent in most of MobileRead's personality - and those kinds of posts will become (I feel) less and less, and finally less and less appreciated by the majority of the community here.

The Lounge will not change one bit, unless the participants in the Lounge decide to make a change via their posts. The Lounge is a place where many people are very, very happy. I encourage you to go there, visit, and post if you have an inclination. I encourage you to post in ANY forum of your choice.

Right now, as mentioned, the new Forum is in the process of being implemented, a name created, and a tag line describing it - one which in no way will demean the Lounge which remains intact, undisturbed, and robust as usual.

Don

Sparrow · 04-01-2009, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Absolutely! Like you, I can't wait to see what topics are generated for on-topic discussions!

Has the new forum been named?

Dr. Drib · 04-01-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

Has the new forum been named?

To my knowledge, no. However, the Forum is scheduled to come up sometime today.

Contributions for names have been made, but which one (if any of those) is decided upon, I don't know.

Please offer suggestions if you have some.

Don

nekokami · 04-01-2009, 07:24 AM

I suggest "The Forum."

Dr. Drib · 04-01-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nekokami

I suggest "The Forum."

Or perhaps just "Forum."

Don

tompe · 04-01-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

I could still ask for it to go back on topic. It might be harder for that to be achieved, admittedly, but one could still ask

Please explain how 10 posts on topic and 100 posts off topic can get on topic so new readers can read the thread from the beginning without splitting the thread (which moderators do not do in this forum).

nekokami · 04-01-2009, 10:34 AM

We've been known to split threads at the request of members.

Lady Blue · 04-01-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nekokami

We've been known to split threads at the request of members.

That's the split infinitive clause, isn't it?

Sorry

I'm gonna leave now before you split my infinitive.

pilotbob · 04-03-2009, 09:08 AM

For those that didn't notice, "The Conservatory" is now open for your posting pleasure.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=195

Thanks for all your votes and comments.

BOb

astra · 04-03-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

For those that didn't notice, "The Conservatory" is now open for your posting pleasure.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=195

Thanks for all your votes and comments.

BOb

Superb.
I am unsubscribing from Lounge and subsribing for The Conservatory.

Wetdogeared · 04-03-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by astra

Superb.
I am unsubscribing from Lounge and subsribing for The Conservatory.

New posts subscription is automatic for the conservatory. I intend to monitor both.

WDE.

Alexander Turcic · 04-03-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

New posts subscription is automatic for the conservatory. I intend to monitor both.

WDE.

Ditto. One doesn't exclude the other.

GeoffC · 04-16-2009, 05:13 AM

I see the world has moved on whilst I've been otherwise occupied.

Conservatory .... Interesting choice of name ... I like it !!!

a school giving instruction in one or more of the fine or dramatic arts; specifically, a school of music or a place where chocolate can be eaten safely....

a greenhouse, usually attached to a dwelling, for growing and displaying plants, or roasting occupants in the summer months and freezing them in the winter ...

a place where things are preserved; let's hope we don't all become mummys .....

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04-01-2009, 07:24 AM	#186
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	I suggest "The Forum."

04-01-2009, 10:34 AM	#189
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	We've been known to split threads at the request of members.

04-03-2009, 09:08 AM	#191
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	For those that didn't notice, "The Conservatory" is now open for your posting pleasure. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=195 Thanks for all your votes and comments. BOb

04-16-2009, 05:13 AM	#195
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	I see the world has moved on whilst I've been otherwise occupied. Conservatory .... Interesting choice of name ... I like it !!! a school giving instruction in one or more of the fine or dramatic arts; specifically, a school of music or a place where chocolate can be eaten safely.... a greenhouse, usually attached to a dwelling, for growing and displaying plants, or roasting occupants in the summer months and freezing them in the winter ... a place where things are preserved; let's hope we don't all become mummys .....