Dear Powers That Be....

MG · December 18, 2006, 08:37:36 AM

Could we add a forum for books? I know there is some numbnutz in I Don't Know who fancies himself a literary person and I have been known to read a ponderous tome or two on occasion. There are others here who seem to have an actual brain and might be capable of reading a story that is more than two paragraphs long, if pressed.

If it woudn't be too much trouble. Other than my two front teeth, that's really all I want for Christmas!

Rich · December 18, 2006, 08:56:04 AM

I would be in favor of this, but only if the books were of pamphlet length. My attention span isn't quite what.......oooohh, shiny.....

porridgehead · December 18, 2006, 10:39:10 AM

Books would be coo... hey, what did you find that's shiny?

Ultra · December 18, 2006, 11:37:30 AM

So, MG, my attempt at keeping the categories limited to make them look busy is being sideswiped.....

Seriously though, if Karn thinks we should, I will add it. Before I do, though, I would encourage you to use the General Discussion area and to create a title in the subject bar in the manner I created the title for this post when you do. In doing so, you will explain your post and expose it to people who would never enter a book forum otherwise.

Rich · December 18, 2006, 11:58:11 AM

I suggest you title it "Porn." We will be busier than you'd ever have expected........

Stephen M · December 18, 2006, 12:40:15 PM

Clearly, the focus of any such forum should be on smart-assed, cliff-notes style summaries of the classics and Oprah's book of the month.

You know, so the rest of us can look smart at cocktail parties, courtesy of all the books MG has the time to read and summarize for us.

If such a forum were to exist, I'd be happy to provide a few quick examplar reviews in the above style, to get us going. I've actually had some time this year to.......oooh! Shiny thing!

Ultra · December 18, 2006, 04:12:05 PM

Okay, since Karn has stayed silent, here are my thoughts in greater depth. I am reluctant to start a forum that has no topics to put into it, nor has any demonstrated interest. Get some book threads going, MG and then I will have to create a special place for.... oh look, it blinks!

Otto Puzzell · December 19, 2006, 02:25:18 AM

Sorry about not affording an opinion. I like Ultra's response (and the chickie, too).

MG · December 19, 2006, 07:52:35 AM

Well, based upon the response to my book thread so far......(where is the "snooze" smilie?)...............................it seems safe to say that a separate category is a bit premature.

Otto Puzzell · December 19, 2006, 09:21:04 AM

C'mon, it's not so bad. I struglle myself with posting what I think are really challenging or cool puzzles, and sometines get no response for days.

FWIW, participation on the site has been off a bit this week, most likely as people get busy at work before shutting down for the holiday, or as they do last minute shopping, etc. I promise to give your book post a serious read, and respond.

MG · December 19, 2006, 11:23:22 AM

Aww, KU. My toungue was firmly in my cheek when I typed that. If ANYONE finds time to wade through this, I will be thrilled. Next up? War and Peace!

And yes, traffic IS off everywhere this week - except at the mall!

porridgehead · December 19, 2006, 11:55:14 AM

There's a book thread? Cool! Where is it?

Frankly, I'm pleased to see that there's a shiny bit thread. Oooooooo... it sparkles...

GRAYWOLF · March 27, 2007, 12:30:27 PM

What is all this about bo....oooooh she is shiny and her headlights are on!!!!

Ultra · January 22, 2010, 08:16:16 PM

Guys,

What do we need to do to get more conversational activity going outside the puzzles? I am open to all suggestions and would really like some feedback. Please.

Otto Puzzell · January 23, 2010, 02:15:51 AM

Quote from: Ultra on January 22, 2010, 08:16:16 PM
Guys,

What do we need to do to get more conversational activity going outside the puzzles? I am open to all suggestions and would really like some feedback. Please.

It seems we have some music fans here of various stripes...

MG · January 23, 2010, 07:18:09 AM

Since the site enjoys an international membership, perhaps a "favorite drives" thread - with photos - would be fun. I for one would be very interested to hear about great road trip ideas from other countries. There are only so many times one can talk about Route 7 in Vermont before people's eyes start to glaze over. $:-\$

As my old Irish grandpappy used to say: "Son? That's an idea. It's no damn good, but it IS an idea!"

Allemano · January 23, 2010, 07:21:28 AM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on January 23, 2010, 02:15:51 AM
It seems we have some music fans here of various stripes...

Indeed!

Allemano · January 23, 2010, 07:34:11 AM

There once was a (meanwhile defunct) forum called "Blenheim Gang" which collected on their "Tate Gallery" topic all kinds of cool stuff. Mainly atmospheric period pics from the fifties, sixties seventies.

Examples:

Ultra · January 23, 2010, 08:24:22 AM

Quote from: MG on January 23, 2010, 07:18:09 AM
Since the site enjoys an international membership, perhaps a "favorite drives" thread - with photos - would be fun.

It is a good idea. Who is going to get it started?

MG · January 23, 2010, 04:20:15 PM

Awright, you guys. Form a single line and NO PUSHING!!!!

Maybe KnightFan would like to kick things off?

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