New forum section that's not the lounge - Page 2

astra · 03-20-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

which goes to show that silly and serious discussions can harmoniously co-exist in the lounge, which is after all why it is there.

For those who participate in both.

rhadin · 03-20-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

We seriously need a forum section for posts that do not exactly fit anyplace else and the lounge is not it. The lounge has been taken over by too much sillyness to make people try to wade through it to find posts that are not silly. We need to seperate the silly from the not silly. Some people may not want to wade through the silly and the not silly posts will just get lost. So can we have a forum section that's not the lounge for posts that are not meant to be silly? Either that or we create a new forum section just for the silly and move all the posts there and then those that do not want them can easily ignore it.

Great idea and one that gets my vote. I never read anything in the Lounge for exactly the reasons given. I already have too much to read during and too little time to do so.

zelda_pinwheel · 03-20-2009, 04:44 PM

actually this has already been discussed among the moderators quite a while ago, and it's been agreed that it's not necessary, and would not go towards simplifying the use of the forum for all members, which is the overreaching goal. there are many ways to filter content, and it's easy enough to skip over the silly threads in the lounge if you aren't interested in them ; the "silliness" prefix makes that even easier. among other things, the lounge often serves as a less intimidating entry point to the forum for new or inexperienced members while they are learning about the technical questions, and we want new members to feel welcome and comfortable here.

there are plenty of different forums here for all ebook related topics ; anything not concerned with ebooks that you would like to discuss can find a home in the lounge, including serious discussion about not specifically ebook-related topics. everyone is welcome to start a discussion there on any topic.

serious discussions about books can be had in the reading recommendations forum, about writing in the writers' forum, about formats, devices, conversion etc. in their respective forums.

there is plenty of room in all the forums here for discussions about any topic you are interested in. conversely, there are plenty of ways to avoid topics which don't interest you. please feel free to join in or not join in any discussion, and to start your own threads about any topics you'd like to discuss, including in the lounge.

pilotbob · 03-20-2009, 08:45 PM

What do people think of the idea of changing the description of the lounge to something like:

General discussions and friendly banter unrelated to e-books and mobile devices

???

BOb

Nate the great · 03-20-2009, 08:50 PM

I was wondering when it would be changed to "The Llounge".

desertgrandma · 03-20-2009, 10:02 PM

Its called "The Lounge" because its a good place to go and be silly or just relax with friends without having to deal with serious book or ebook device related issues.

As far as there being "too much" silliness...I disagree.

People need the ability to express, in anyway they can, their discontent, frustrations, or pain of day to day living.

There is plenty of serious discussions going on anyone can join in on.

And please, don't rename to some generic "non-ebook related discussions." Sounds like every other e-book site out there.

This is MobileRead. You don't have to ever click on the Lounge if you don't want to. Just pass us by........live and let live.

But we love it......at least I do!

pilotbob · 03-20-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

And please, don't rename to some generic "non-ebook related discussions." Sounds like every other e-book site out there.

Um... DG that is already how it IS described:

Friendly banter unrelated to e-books and mobile devices

I just suggested changing it to:

General discussions and friendly banter unrelated to e-books and mobile devices

Help people know that it is not just for "banter".

banter
noun
the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

BOb

desertgrandma · 03-20-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Um... DG that is already how it IS described:

Friendly banter unrelated to e-books and mobile devices

I just suggested changing it to:

General discussions and friendly banter unrelated to e-books and mobile devices

Help people know that it is not just for "banter".

banter
noun
the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

BOb

Well, the description is correct, but the name of the forum is "The Lounge"

THATS what I was asking not be re-named.

pilotbob · 03-20-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Well, the description is correct, but the name of the forum is "The Lounge"

THATS what I was asking not be re-named.

Ah. Well, I didn't suggest that. And I'm pretty sure Nate was kidding, although I don't "get" his joke. I usually don't.

BOb

desertgrandma · 03-20-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Ah. Well, I didn't suggest that. And I'm pretty sure Nate was kidding, although I don't "get" his joke. I usually don't.

BOb

Thats okay I"m not getting much of anything tonight.

pilotbob · 03-20-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Thats okay I"m not getting much of anything tonight.

Maybe we should both get to bed.

BOb

Nate the great · 03-20-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Ah. Well, I didn't suggest that. And I'm pretty sure Nate was kidding, although I don't "get" his joke. I usually don't.

BOb

It wasn't my idea originally. I'm not even sure where it came from. You should do a search on the word to find out more.

desertgrandma · 03-20-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Maybe we should both get to bed.

BOb

Yeah, its been a long bad day.

Night all.

pilotbob · 03-20-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

It wasn't my idea originally. I'm not even sure where it came from. You should do a search on the word to find out more.

How is a youtube link going to help me search for this?

BOb

GeoffC · 03-21-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Thats okay I"m not getting much of anything tonight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Maybe we should both get to bed.
BOb

The mind boggles ....

I can see you both blushing from here ....

The Lounge; In a household, is this not the location where the family meets, talks, jokes and play the odd little game? Sometimes with snacks and a glass or two of wine/beer/spirit - No television, but conversation about TV and programs are fine.

Away from the books and related matters - they are in the library (The main part of MobileRead).

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03-20-2009, 04:44 PM	#18
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	actually this has already been discussed among the moderators quite a while ago, and it's been agreed that it's not necessary, and would not go towards simplifying the use of the forum for all members, which is the overreaching goal. there are many ways to filter content, and it's easy enough to skip over the silly threads in the lounge if you aren't interested in them ; the "silliness" prefix makes that even easier. among other things, the lounge often serves as a less intimidating entry point to the forum for new or inexperienced members while they are learning about the technical questions, and we want new members to feel welcome and comfortable here. there are plenty of different forums here for all ebook related topics ; anything not concerned with ebooks that you would like to discuss can find a home in the lounge, including serious discussion about not specifically ebook-related topics. everyone is welcome to start a discussion there on any topic. serious discussions about books can be had in the reading recommendations forum, about writing in the writers' forum, about formats, devices, conversion etc. in their respective forums. there is plenty of room in all the forums here for discussions about any topic you are interested in. conversely, there are plenty of ways to avoid topics which don't interest you. please feel free to join in or not join in any discussion, and to start your own threads about any topics you'd like to discuss, including in the lounge.

03-20-2009, 08:45 PM	#19
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	What do people think of the idea of changing the description of the lounge to something like: General discussions and friendly banter unrelated to e-books and mobile devices ??? BOb

03-20-2009, 08:50 PM	#20
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I was wondering when it would be changed to "The Llounge".

03-20-2009, 10:02 PM	#21
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Its called "The Lounge" because its a good place to go and be silly or just relax with friends without having to deal with serious book or ebook device related issues. As far as there being "too much" silliness...I disagree. People need the ability to express, in anyway they can, their discontent, frustrations, or pain of day to day living. There is plenty of serious discussions going on anyone can join in on. And please, don't rename to some generic "non-ebook related discussions." Sounds like every other e-book site out there. This is MobileRead. You don't have to ever click on the Lounge if you don't want to. Just pass us by........live and let live. But we love it......at least I do!

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