Eldon’s Comments (group member since May 30, 2016)

Eldon’s comments from the Support for Indie Authors group.

Phillip wrote: "Xanxa wrote: "I hate hate hate captchas. It will put me off posting reviews if I have to do one every single time. If it's random and not all the time, I could live with that."

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Love it!!!

Gail wrote: "Comment 3: Whoa. You're so triggered, bro!

Somehow, I've managed to dodge conversations like that on social media, Dwayne. All I read into Comment 3 is: "I'm not able to carry on an intelligent de..."

No way dude!! LOL

Anna wrote: "I like the CAPTCHAs that say 'tick this box if you're not a robot'. Otherwise, when every minute in my day counts, they are a dratted waste of time.

However, if they successfully keep out the revi..."

We'll see if the farms find a way around them, Anna.

Ian wrote: "I have a real issue with CAPTCHAs too. Apart from matters of interpretation (like do the squares with traffic light poles count), half the time the images are so small and blurred I literally can't..."

That's a great point about cultural differences, Ian!!

Andrea wrote: "They say it's to make sure you're not a robot
I don't know how you'd get past it if you were ha ha"

Sometimes I wonder how to get past it when you aren't haha

Gail wrote: "Eldon wrote: "Gail wrote: "I can't stand them ..."

I can't either. I always fail them the first time...lol"

Same here! It's always the same thing - click squares with traffic lights in them. Well..."

Awesome :D

Gail wrote: "I can't stand them ..."

I can't either. I always fail them the first time...lol"

Same here! It's always the same thing - click squares with traffic lights in them. Well do the poles they are on count as traffic lights lol

Xanxa wrote: "I hate hate hate captchas. It will put me off posting reviews if I have to do one every single time. If it's random and not all the time, I could live with that."

I can't stand them either.

I posted a review to GR today and discovered that you now need to click through a reCAPTCHA before it can be saved.

So, will this extra hurdle hurt review numbers or help ensure authentic feedback?

Edward wrote: "Hey folks, got another one. This story centers on the search for a crashed nuclear-tipped Kinzhal hypersonic missile (pictured) accidentally fired into the Florida Keys. The main action is the sear..."

Hey Edward. Honestly, the fonts are very basic and need work. The image you chose, might suit the story but won't entice readers to buy when next to other books on the digital shelves. Do yourself a favor, and look at the bestseller lists for your genre. Identify what those covers have in common and emulate that.

Lucille wrote: "My publisher has provided me with 250 give away copies of my book in Apple e-book format. I am having very little success giving these away through face Book. Is it possible to give these away thro..."

HI Lucille! Goodreads does run giveaways but it's a paid service you'd have to look into. Apart from that, maybe look into some newsletter swap services? Or Story Origin or Book Funnel?

Todd wrote: "@Eldon - I've got a Fire HD 8 and have no issues at all with eye strain. 80% of the time I read at night with Blue Shade active and it's quite comfy. The rest of the time I switch off Blue Shade an..."

Thanks for sharing your experiences Todd :)

Ian wrote: "Eldon wrote: "Just wondering if anyone likes the new home screen on the Kindle device after Amazon's latest update? I wish I could go back to the way it used to be :("

I also dislike it, and wish ..."

Gives them a reason to keep their jobs lol

Phillip wrote: "Eldon wrote: "Thanks Phillip - I was pretty sure one of them was. Do you own one? If so, how is the eye strain?"

I own one and love it. I've never had issues and can be known to read for a few hou..."

Good to know :)

Kate wrote: "Eldon wrote: "Just wondering if anyone likes the new home screen on the Kindle device after Amazon's latest update? I wish I could go back to the way it used to be :("

I don't care for it it at al..."

I'm with you Kate. One other good thing though, is new books remain labeled new now as opposed to switching to 0% after a few days.

Phillip wrote: "Eldon wrote: "Gail wrote: "Wish Kindle would go color...just saying:)"

If I'm not mistaken, I think newer Kindles can be in color. Issue there might be increased eye strain though."

Kindle Fire i..."

Thanks Phillip - I was pretty sure one of them was. Do you own one? If so, how is the eye strain?

Tomas wrote: "It definitely looks strange."

Strange is one word for it. I miss the old layout :(

Gail wrote: "Wish Kindle would go color...just saying:)"

If I'm not mistaken, I think newer Kindles can be in color. Issue there might be increased eye strain though.

Jeffrey wrote: "Eldon wrote: "Jeffrey wrote: "I hope this is the right folder to be posting about this. If not, apologies. This and the SIA investigates seemed the most appropriate.

I was googling my work and it ..."

Glad to hear it Jeffrey!

Eldon wrote: "Tomas wrote: "I haven't seen it yet - would you mind posting a screenshot?"

See if this works...

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Ha! Success :)