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[Carol]

Thanks for taking care of this.

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

No problem. I just don't always catch em without everyone's help. It's a big group.

[Robin]

I would like to have my comments under Robinhillard as I notice there is another Robin on one of the threads.
I was told I could edit my profile and I have tried that with first name Robin last name Hillard Display name Robin Hillard and user name RobinHillard

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

We have another author spamming random boards across the group -- everywhere except the self-promotion section -- including here, here, here, and here. And not short posts, either, but the huge billboard type that smack a reader over the head. :-(

[Melodie]

Heather L wrote: "We have another author spamming random boards across the group -- everywhere except the self-promotion section -- including here, here, here, and here. And not short posts, either, but the huge bil..."

Heather beat me to it! I just lambasted the poster on one of the threads and then decided I should report him here, too!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

GMTA! ☺

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Thank you. Several links are no longer valid so many he removed them. I moved one and deleted one and will contact the author. Thanks for letting me know.

[☯Emily]

ஐ Briansgirl (Book Sale Queen)ஐ wrote: "Thank you. Several links are no longer valid so many he removed them. I moved one and deleted one and will contact the author. Thanks for letting me know."

I reported his spamming to GR and they removed several. That is one way to handle the spamming.

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Yes it is. Thank you Emily.

[Sherri]

I Wonder if we could start a discussion on group suggestions for Cozies with a southern flair? I enjoy southern characters, especially the strong southern ladies.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Sherri, I think you could start that under Books and Series discussions. It doesn't look like anything has been posted previously on books with a southern setting.

[Sherri]

Heather L wrote: "Sherri, I think you could start that under Books and Series discussions. It doesn't look like anything has been posted previously on books with a southern setting."

Thank you Heather! I have gone ahead and opened this discussion topic.

[Carol]

Hi Sherri
I'd suggest "Hurricane Season" by Mickey Friedman, and all of the "Mississippi Delta" Mysteries by Carolyn Haines.
Carol

[Melodie]

I'm pretty sure I know what the answer to my question is, but thought I'd ask anyway. There is no way to block all the game & bingo threads from my "unread" view is there? I have no interest in these things and it takes awhile to wade through the huge list of them to get to the threads I do want to read and participate in. Like I said, probably no way around this, but if anyone knows of something I'd love to hear it!

[❂ Murder by Death]

Melodie wrote: "I'm pretty sure I know what the answer to my question is, but thought I'd ask anyway. There is no way to block all the game & bingo threads from my "unread" view is there? I have no interest in the..."

Sadly, no - no way around it. I wish there was.

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Sorry Melodie, no way around it I'm afraid. Not unless at some point Goodreads changes something.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Blatant self-promotion in msg 1100 of "Introduce Yourself"...

[Carol]

❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "Blatant self-promotion in msg 1100 of "Introduce Yourself"..."

Sorry Jennifer. I guess that was me. Didn't know it was a no-no. I'm new to this.
Carol

[❂ Murder by Death]

Carol wrote: "❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "Blatant self-promotion in msg 1100 of "Introduce Yourself"..."

Sorry Jennifer. I guess that was me. Didn't know it was a no-no. I'm new to this.
Carol"

No worries, welcome to GR. But there is a thread in our group you should read as you become more involved in our group: Self-Promotions Rules! Please read before posting!

It outlines what's ok and what is not ok in terms of self-promotion.

ETC typos

[Sinthu]

hi ,i just joined this group ,i like to know about a book read while ago but forget the title ,is this okay to ask about it here ?,or is there any separate thread for it ?

[Kirsten]

Thanks for addressing this @Jennifer - I'm in several groups and I've gotten to the point where I notice some people that plug their books in EVERY THREAD THEY SEE. It's gotten so annoying to me, that I am less inclined to buy that book.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Sinthu wrote: "hi ,i just joined this group ,i like to know about a book read while ago but forget the title ,is this okay to ask about it here ?,or is there any separate thread for it ?"

Hi Sinthu, you might want to try the group What's the name of that book? for book searches.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Kirsten wrote: "Thanks for addressing this @Jennifer - I'm in several groups and I've gotten to the point where I notice some people that plug their books in EVERY THREAD THEY SEE. It's gotten so annoying to me, t..."

I'm admittedly hyper-sensitive to it. I want a place to come and talk about the books other people are reading and enjoying - I do NOT want to be marketed to, and it instantly gets my back up.

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

If it's blantant self-promotion it's only allowed in one folder in our group.

[Sharmon]

Message 1118...looks like a another one.

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Which thread Sharmon?

[Sharmon]

Sorry about that .....it was in Introduce yourself...but it is gone now...Thanks.

[Melodie]

How about one of you closing the death of animals topic? Might be a good idea.

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Will look into it Melodie.

[Melodie]

Could you please delete post under "Off Topic" by Costas? Nothing but SPAM!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

I totally agree with Melodie.

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

On my way to check it out. Thanks ladies.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Spam in the introduction folder - again.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Message #1214 and 1215.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Thanks, Jennifer, I just took care of it. '-)

[❂ Murder by Death]

Heather L wrote: "Thanks, Jennifer, I just took care of it. '-)"

Thanks!

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Thanks Heather for taking care of it so quickly, and thanks Jennifer for letting us know.

[❂ Murder by Death]

ஐ Briansgirl (Book Sale Queen)ஐ wrote: "Thanks Heather for taking care of it so quickly, and thanks Jennifer for letting us know."

Oh, you know me - I'm always one of the first to screech at the slightest hint of spam or misplaced self-promotion! ;)

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Helps because our group is so big and I can't be current on all the threads all the time to catch them all myself.

[Melodie]

#1259 in the "Introduce Yourself" thread! Nothing but self-promotion.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Melodie wrote: "#1259 in the "Introduce Yourself" thread! Nothing but self-promotion."


Got it, thanks Melodie!

[Kimberly]

Ummmm... I'm not sure, but it looks like someone made a new discussion under "General" that seems like a promotion to me. I could be wrong though... The one about the You Tube Channel.

[Melodie]

Kimberly wrote: "Ummmm... I'm not sure, but it looks like someone made a new discussion under "General" that seems like a promotion to me. I could be wrong though... The one about the You Tube Channel."

Yep, that one needs to go! She/he's posted the same thing all over the place.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Thanks, Kimberly and Melodie. I took care of it.

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Thanks Heather. :)

[Rhonda]

Hi, I keep my challenges organized in a notebook. I thought that this Cozy sight was doing a seasonal challenge but can't find it. I could me wrong. Could you help.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Rhonda wrote: "Hi, I keep my challenges organized in a notebook. I thought that this Cozy sight was doing a seasonal challenge but can't find it. I could me wrong. Could you help."


All challenges are posted in the Reading Challenges folder, and yes -- there is a "Read the Season -- Winter" challenge.

[Renee]

Hi, My name is Elena Renee. I know I am not very active but I need to say I love this group. I have found some of the best books to read here. I just wanted to thank you.

I have some health issues and just can't be here more. But I love this group for the great books it has exposed me to

Thank you again

[Kaye]

Is there any way to block all these invitations to events?

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Kaye wrote: "Is there any way to block all these invitations to events?"

Which invitations? I get no invitation to any event.

[Melodie]

Kaye wrote: "Is there any way to block all these invitations to events?"

I don't believe there's a way to do this. I just send them to trash when I get them.