Do you like to write notes in books? - Page 7

AprilHare · 09-10-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by eBookNerd

I learned my lesson about writing in books in kindergarten. No recess for 1 week! It left an impression...

Wow that's rough. I remember getting the contents of my desk emptied out a window once a month in kindergarten to get me to tidy it up... but no writing in books, ever.. unless it was exercise books of course

theducks · 09-10-2009, 11:23 PM

First rule is the book is MINE or my assigned task(dissapearing with soft documents).

I make notes in Manuals and Textbooks that are errata corrections or to clarify the section further than provided.
I would never mark in a Public Library book or one borrowed.

montsnmags · 09-11-2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AprilHare

We the Australian book loving public.. who else?

This chicken doesn't scratch on books!

[Harrumphs and goes to room to sulk at exclusionary definitions ]

Cheers,
Marc

crazzycat · 09-11-2009, 05:09 AM

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Slite · 09-11-2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by krisk

boy, that's what I want in my pocket, a smouldering butt in plastic

Oh wow... Krisk... you HAVE to stop serving up these posts, my poor head is aching contantly!

Dylrob · 09-11-2009, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Slite

Oh wow... Krisk... you HAVE to stop serving up these posts, my poor head is aching contantly!

TMI!

In regards to the topic at hand, I hate writing in books. Even an accidental blot of ink bothers me.

Mindy · 09-11-2009, 07:15 AM

Nope, nope, never!
Not even in Uni - I would make copies or handwrite bits out, or use coloured paperclips and post-its and stuff. I used to cringe every time my classmates highlighted and scribbled away at their textbooks.
On the other hand I am partial to a well-thumbed, softened paper book which inevitably happens when you've read it loads and carried it around a bit - unfortunately it then becomes a precarious balance to ensure it doesn't continue to soften to the point where it falls apart.
I once lent a book and the guy had dropped it in the bath and spilt coffee on it. He told me before I returned it and couldn't understand my absolute horror when I realised he wasn't joking. I don't think I ever spoke to him again.

Do like the idea of an ebook reader where I can mark the bits I like or make corrections, if/when I upgrade it will definitely be a consideration.

Pandora Moon · 09-11-2009, 08:17 AM

I was just wondering if the e-reader has a notetaking feature is it possible to delete the notes? Preferbly without using tipex

zelda_pinwheel · 09-11-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pandora Moon

I was just wondering if the e-reader has a notetaking feature is it possible to delete the notes? Preferbly without using tipex

in the case of the sony 700 in any case, you have the option of either hiding the notes or you can erase them individually with the eraser function. you can also erase all the notes at once by going into the "notes" display and using the option menu. no tippex necessary.

vivaldirules · 09-11-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by eBookNerd

I learned my lesson about writing in books in kindergarten. No recess for 1 week! It left an impression...

Perhaps you pressed down too hard.

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Originally Posted by Dylrob

In regards to the topic in hand, I hate writing in books. Even an accidental blot of ink bothers me.

I don't know, maybe you better ask Slite about that one. How's your head feeling these days, Slite?

wachuko · 09-11-2009, 09:33 AM

I have mixed feelings on this one...

No because I hated when my father read his books and gave them to me to read... all underline, highlighted, notes on the side... arggghhhhh....

Not everyone finds the same phrases as bits of enlightment when reading a book... you see it through a different lense...

and Yes because after saying all of the above, I take that old book from my father and read what was important to him and read his comments and it brings me closer to understanding his way of thinking and his history...

Anyway... my books, I don't write on them... so my son is screwed from understanding his dad, lol

krisk · 09-11-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Slite

Oh wow... Krisk... you HAVE to stop serving up these posts, my poor head is aching contantly!

just doing my job man,

and doing it quite well it would appear

Ea · 09-11-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

I'm frankly shocked at the poll results. ...

I think you should be. And worried. Given the consistent leanings towards "Never!..." and "Occasionally" in the poll results, I think you are surrounded in this thread by extremely fussy, rule-obeying, WEIRDOS!!! Beware, earthling! We will know you by your tendency to ANNONTATE!

vivaldirules · 09-11-2009, 02:01 PM

There ain't no steeeeenking rules when it comes to my books. Furthermore, I believe in a great saying which I saw in a fortune cookie once: "Learn the rules and break some of them."

Daithi · 09-11-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

There ain't no steeeeenking rules when it comes to my books. Furthermore, I believe in a great saying which I saw in a fortune cookie once: "Learn the rules and break some of them."

An old girlfriend told me that when you read a fortune cookie you are supposed to tack on the words "in bed" to the end. Naturally, I just did this to your fortune cookie.

View Poll Results: Do you like to write notes in books?
I work for Sony and have a vested interest in notewriting in books	0	0%
All the time, you can't stop me defacing those books	9	8.49%
Some of the time	13	12.26%
Very occasionally	15	14.15%
Never! The printed word is sacred and should not be defiled with scribblings!	61	57.55%
Of course ! Why do you think I love ebooks so much ?	3	2.83%
the blue one next to the fish	5	4.72%
Voters: 106. You may not vote on this poll

09-11-2009, 05:09 AM	#94
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09-10-2009, 11:23 PM	#92
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,064 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	First rule is the book is MINE or my assigned task(dissapearing with soft documents). I make notes in Manuals and Textbooks that are errata corrections or to clarify the section further than provided. I would never mark in a Public Library book or one borrowed.

09-11-2009, 07:15 AM	#97
Mindy Away with the Faeries Posts: 483 Karma: 8459 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Sony PRS 650	Nope, nope, never! Not even in Uni - I would make copies or handwrite bits out, or use coloured paperclips and post-its and stuff. I used to cringe every time my classmates highlighted and scribbled away at their textbooks. On the other hand I am partial to a well-thumbed, softened paper book which inevitably happens when you've read it loads and carried it around a bit - unfortunately it then becomes a precarious balance to ensure it doesn't continue to soften to the point where it falls apart. I once lent a book and the guy had dropped it in the bath and spilt coffee on it. He told me before I returned it and couldn't understand my absolute horror when I realised he wasn't joking. I don't think I ever spoke to him again. Do like the idea of an ebook reader where I can mark the bits I like or make corrections, if/when I upgrade it will definitely be a consideration.

09-11-2009, 08:17 AM	#98
Pandora Moon Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: none	I was just wondering if the e-reader has a notetaking feature is it possible to delete the notes? Preferbly without using tipex

09-11-2009, 09:33 AM	#101
wachuko eBook Worm Posts: 205 Karma: 2745996 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Device: Kindle Paperwhite/ Sony PRS-505/PRS-600 Silver/PRS-T1	I have mixed feelings on this one... No because I hated when my father read his books and gave them to me to read... all underline, highlighted, notes on the side... arggghhhhh.... Not everyone finds the same phrases as bits of enlightment when reading a book... you see it through a different lense... and Yes because after saying all of the above, I take that old book from my father and read what was important to him and read his comments and it brings me closer to understanding his way of thinking and his history... Anyway... my books, I don't write on them... so my son is screwed from understanding his dad, lol

09-11-2009, 02:01 PM	#104
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	There ain't no steeeeenking rules when it comes to my books. Furthermore, I believe in a great saying which I saw in a fortune cookie once: "Learn the rules and break some of them."

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