I miss the accessories forum

whitearrow · 02-02-2011, 02:41 PM

I know the value of keeping discussions consolidated, but for me, the "thread" approach to accessories isn't as valuable as the separate forum with unique threads. It's so much harder to go back and find information, or to have a real discussion about one particular item.

I also wrote a rather long review of a cover with photos, but I doubt I would do that again (unless I was also posting it somewhere else) just because things disappear so quickly and are hard to find later.

I'm probably alone, but a separate accessories forum worked much better for me.

kindlekitten · 02-02-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by whitearrow

I know the value of keeping discussions consolidated, but for me, the "thread" approach to accessories isn't as valuable as the separate forum with unique threads. It's so much harder to go back and find information, or to have a real discussion about one particular item.

I also wrote a rather long review of a cover with photos, but I doubt I would do that again (unless I was also posting it somewhere else) just because things disappear so quickly and are hard to find later.

I'm probably alone, but a separate accessories forum worked much better for me.

we're trying for a compromise with the 3 stickies up above. that way, for the three main accessories, they are always there and available

ProfCrash · 02-02-2011, 02:59 PM

Kindle Boards has an entire forum for accessories.

whitearrow · 02-02-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Kindle Boards has an entire forum for accessories.

I like it here better than KindleBoards

whitearrow · 02-02-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

we're trying for a compromise with the 3 stickies up above. that way, for the three main accessories, they are always there and available

I understand. I just find that in such massive threads, having any one conversation is difficult, and posts (such as reviews) disappear very quickly. They're also a lot for a newbie to review.

ProfCrash · 02-02-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by whitearrow

I like it here better than KindleBoards

I use both. If I am looking for accessories I go to KB because of the seperate forum. I do tend to post more here then there though.

Not to mention that there are accessories that work across devices, like bags and lights. There are covers that are available for multiple devices. (shrugs) It is nice to be able to find reviews and ask questions.

JD78 · 02-02-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I use both. If I am looking for accessories I go to KB because of the seperate forum. I do tend to post more here then there though.

Not to mention that there are accessories that work across devices, like bags and lights. There are covers that are available for multiple devices. (shrugs) It is nice to be able to find reviews and ask questions.

I use both too, but the KB accessories forum tends to be a bit "skin" happy. It seems like 90% of the posts (purely unofficial stat) are about skins.

I can say both forums appear to be sleeve indifferent as I have received no responses on either board in regards to my post (https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=119546).

PG4003 · 02-02-2011, 05:16 PM

I find that people here don't seem to be as interested in accessories as they do on the Kindleboards. I love to see/hear about what kinds of covers and skins people have, but I seem to be in the minority here.

sadievan · 02-02-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by whitearrow

I know the value of keeping discussions consolidated, but for me, the "thread" approach to accessories isn't as valuable as the separate forum with unique threads. It's so much harder to go back and find information, or to have a real discussion about one particular item.

I also wrote a rather long review of a cover with photos, but I doubt I would do that again (unless I was also posting it somewhere else) just because things disappear so quickly and are hard to find later.

I'm probably alone, but a separate accessories forum worked much better for me.

Your not alone. I very seldom go to the current threads. I like separate forums too.

Carol

02-02-2011, 02:41 PM	#1
whitearrow Guru Posts: 808 Karma: 2260766 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Kindle Oasis 2	I miss the accessories forum I know the value of keeping discussions consolidated, but for me, the "thread" approach to accessories isn't as valuable as the separate forum with unique threads. It's so much harder to go back and find information, or to have a real discussion about one particular item. I also wrote a rather long review of a cover with photos, but I doubt I would do that again (unless I was also posting it somewhere else) just because things disappear so quickly and are hard to find later. I'm probably alone, but a separate accessories forum worked much better for me. Last edited by whitearrow; 02-02-2011 at 02:47 PM.

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