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[Anni]

I butt in as non-Tome Raider to give my 2 cents... I don't disagree with you Petrik, it's way more fun when everybody is activ on a buddy read, but I don't think that anyone is only pretending to do a Buddy Read... I think the whole competition is about to trust each other with the added points, there is also no indication that one truely read the books listed (without BR participation) and still I don't think someone is cheating this way :D

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Petrik wrote: "Niki Hawkes wrote: "Petrik wrote: "Niki Hawkes wrote: "Feedback noted (and appreciated). :) I think you both touched on points the mods debated when trying to come up with the system. Ideally BRs w..."

That makes me so happy! ^_^

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Now you have me paranoid... am I talking enough in my Buddy Reads?... Sometimes I worry since I read so fast, and by the time I get home from work the book is half over or over already, and it's hard to talk about early in the book because I know how it turns out later in the book... I try to follow the discussion for at least a week after finishing and still participate in the discussion a bit, where possible...

[Petrik]

Anni wrote: "I butt in as non-Tome Raider to give my 2 cents... I don't disagree with you Petrik, it's way more fun when everybody is activ on a buddy read, but I don't think that anyone is only pretending to d..."

I'm not accusing anyone of cheating at all, Anni. Maybe I should rephrase my words but my main point is that I'm saying it's possible to do it easily if anyone want to because so far, there are a few BR thread that doesn't have the amount of discussions that made it become a "BR" from my experience, that's all. :)

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Iain wrote: "Now you have me paranoid... am I talking enough in my Buddy Reads?... Sometimes I worry since I read so fast, and by the time I get home from work the book is half over or over already, and it's ha..."

I agree, my commenting is mostly reliant on where I am compared to other readers. If everyone's ahead, I hate commenting because people inevitably say something in agreement that spoils something. It's also difficult to get enthused enough to comment during a short (meh) book when it has been one day and you're almost through the entire thing lol. Some books are better for BRs than others.

[Diana Stormblessed]

Also, I don't comment a lot if I hate the book, since I don't want to sour other people's minds, unless other people are also hating the book. Then it's fun to bash it together :-)

[Veronica]

Diana Stormblessed wrote: "Title: Gardens of the Moon
Author: Steven Erikson
Pages: 666
Challenge? Y
Buddy Read? Y
Total Points: 11.8"

Yay, Diana!

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Anni wrote: "I butt in as non-Tome Raider to give my 2 cents... I don't disagree with you Petrik, it's way more fun when everybody is activ on a buddy read, but I don't think that anyone is only pretending to d..."

Come to think of it, the MODs didn't even discuss a "what if someone cheats" solution, which I guess is a testament to the faith we have in the group. If someone does cheat, we have some seriously observant people in this group, so I don't think they'd get far lol. They'd have to deal with Niki opening a can of whoopass! Be afraid...

[Petrik]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "Iain wrote: "Now you have me paranoid... am I talking enough in my Buddy Reads?... Sometimes I worry since I read so fast, and by the time I get home from work the book is half over or over already..."

I totally understand. What Niki said is pretty much my situation with BR. This is also why I'm such a horrible buddy reader partner, lain. It's why I very rarely participate in one because to me, a BR is an active discussion together and yet I can't participate in one unless I risk spoiling my self (if I'm late) or have nothing to offer other than "yes I agree" because I'm way too far ahead.

That's why I mentioned BR points should be lower but this is just an opinion formed from my experience with BR's. I did have a few BR, they goes on until 100-200 comments most of the time even though the participants were only 5. But even if I finished first, I try to always participate by offering comments as spoiler free as possible to the discussions. It's why I'm shocked that so many readers from the group participate in more than 5 BR's, sometimes up to 10 in less than 3 weeks.

Like how?? do you still participate in ALL ten ongoing BR discussions, or just leave it after you finished the book? Again, this is just from my perspective.

[Veronica]

Petrik wrote: "Title: Assassin's Apprentice
Author: Robin Hobb
Pages: 460
Challenge? Yes
Buddy Read? No
Total Points: 5.8"

I'll be reading this one this year.

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Diana Stormblessed wrote: "Also, I don't comment a lot if I hate the book, since I don't want to sour other people's minds, unless other people are also hating the book. Then it's fun to bash it together :-)"

You always say things in the exact way that makes me go "YEAH! What she said." lol

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Also, Diana takes the lead!!

[Petrik]

Btw.. I hope I didn't spark any heated discussion or something.. Seriously, I really could care less on the BR points, it's just an input from my perspective. Don't take it seriously.. xD

[Petrik]

Veronica wrote: "Petrik wrote: "Title: Assassin's Apprentice
Author: Robin Hobb
Pages: 460
Challenge? Yes
Buddy Read? No
Total Points: 5.8"

I'll be reading this one this year."

It's really a slow burn, Veronica. Make sure to start it expecting that :)

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Petrik wrote: "Niki Hawkes wrote: "Iain wrote: "Now you have me paranoid... am I talking enough in my Buddy Reads?... Sometimes I worry since I read so fast, and by the time I get home from work the book is half ..."

100 - 200 comments? Holy shit!! It now becomes clear why some of the ones going might seem pathetic hahaha.

[Veronica]

Petrik wrote: "It's really a slow burn, Veronica. Make sure to start it expecting that :) "

Thanks for the heads up. I'll definitely keep that in mind.

[Petrik]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "Petrik wrote: "Niki Hawkes wrote: "Iain wrote: "Now you have me paranoid... am I talking enough in my Buddy Reads?... Sometimes I worry since I read so fast, and by the time I get home from work th..."

Yes, Niki, and that goes to all the BR's I participated in! (They're on other group before I got tired with BR xD) That's why, like all reviews, this is solely from my past experiences.

[Petrik]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "Also, Diana takes the lead!!"

Yeehaw!!!

[Veronica]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "100 - 200 comments? Holy shit!! It now becomes clear why some of the ones going might seem pathetic hahaha."

I know the BRs for both Oathbringer and Gardens of the Moon are both pretty long.

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Maybe you're the lynchpin to good discussion (as is evident by the participation here with this topic). ;P

[Petrik]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "Maybe you're the lynchpin to good discussion (as is evident by the participation here with this topic). ;P"

You know what to do, boss... send Veronica to every available BR for extra points and lively discussions!!!

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Petrik wrote: "Niki Hawkes wrote: "Iain wrote: "Now you have me paranoid... am I talking enough in my Buddy Reads?... Sometimes I worry since I read so fast, and by the time I get home from work the book is half ..."

Personally, I'm super active in the Buddy Read for the 24-48hrs I'm reading, and it slows down as I respond to replies and then fade away to my next one... But then, I only read one book at a time, so each book goes fast... it's different for the people who do 2-3 Buddy Reads at once, jumping back and forth between books as the mood strikes...

I'm one of those people you mentioned who has done 11 Buddy Reads (and 6 side reads) already this year... and my comment count has ballooned... 2162 now... that's nearly 1000 comments in a month or 2, I think...

[Petrik]

Iain wrote: "Petrik wrote: "Niki Hawkes wrote: "Iain wrote: "Now you have me paranoid... am I talking enough in my Buddy Reads?... Sometimes I worry since I read so fast, and by the time I get home from work th..."

2162 comments.. dude... just... wow xD

[Veronica]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "Maybe you're the lynchpin to good discussion (as is evident by the participation here with this topic). ;P"

Nah, I think it's more about the books. I think you're right about some books just not really inspiring much discussion because they're so straightforward there's just not much to talk about or theorize over.

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

lol I was talking about you.

[Veronica]

Petrik wrote: "Niki Hawkes wrote: "Maybe you're the lynchpin to good discussion (as is evident by the participation here with this topic). ;P"

You know what to do, boss... send Veronica to every available BR for..."

Haha, no can do. As much as I enjoy reading, there are other things in life I also enjoy doing.

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

1000 wow. I think the group might timewarp and fold on itself if you pass scott lol.

[Petrik]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "lol I was talking about you."

oh whoops... *hides in shame for misunderstanding*

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "Petrik wrote: "Niki Hawkes wrote: "Iain wrote: "Now you have me paranoid... am I talking enough in my Buddy Reads?... Sometimes I worry since I read so fast, and by the time I get home from work th..."

In order to go that long, you need some really lively discussion... or Choko to stride in and comment 10x in a row to the last 2 pages of comments... :D

Malice was like that...

Other times, fewer people don't get quite the same results...

Me, Laura, and Delitealex commented 49x on Steeplejack... and me and Choko generated 24 comments in 18hrs on our quick Heart on Fire buddy read (mostly negative commiseration)...

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Veronica wrote: "Petrik wrote: "Niki Hawkes wrote: "Maybe you're the lynchpin to good discussion (as is evident by the participation here with this topic). ;P"

You know what to do, boss... send Veronica to every a..."

haha GASP!!! Say it isn't so!?

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Petrik wrote: "Niki Hawkes wrote: "lol I was talking about you."

oh whoops... *hides in shame for misunderstanding*"

In all fairness, I didn't tag the comment. :)

[Miche]

I understand what you wanted to say, Petrik.

Buddy reads for me are about the book discussion. If I am just reading the comments I am just reading a forum.

That's why I don't commit to too many buddy reads. But when I participate in one, I really do. :)

This doesn't have anything to do with the competition, or points, or anything. It is just my view of what a buddy read is for me.

[Yanique, Thread Master]

I think the GOTM BR is doing really well with using spoiler tags so people who aren't as far ahead don't run the risk of messing up someone's experience. The other ones I'm in are the Sookie Stackhouse ones, and on there the conversation is more about how we feel about characters and not so much the plot.... there are ways around a spoilery BR.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Petrik wrote: "Iain wrote: "Petrik wrote: "Niki Hawkes wrote: "Iain wrote: "Now you have me paranoid... am I talking enough in my Buddy Reads?... Sometimes I worry since I read so fast, and by the time I get home..."

I didn't used to take the mods seriously when they said I was so talkative that I might overtake Scott's high comment count... I've still got a ways to go, tho ;) ... he has 4869 comments over 4x as long... I've only been in the group 5 months

Oathbringer and Malazan always felt like the exception with their 10+ pages of comments... so much hype... luckily the hype has been accurate...

[Petrik]

Miche wrote: "I understand what you wanted to say, Petrik.

Buddy reads for me are about the book discussion. If I am just reading the comments I am just reading a forum.

That's why I don't commit to too many b..."

Exactly my thoughts, Miche! That's how I view buddy read as well :)

[Miche]

And if I don't like the book I just complain about it. Niki saw it first handed at The Dragon Reborn. lol

[Diana Stormblessed]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "Diana Stormblessed wrote: "Also, I don't comment a lot if I hate the book, since I don't want to sour other people's minds, unless other people are also hating the book. Then it's fun to bash it to..."

Aw thanks :-)

[Diana Stormblessed]

Miche wrote: "And if I don't like the book I just complain about it. Niki saw it first handed at The Dragon Reborn. lol"

Lol, I'm trying to keep my complaining to a minimum. Like on GotM. I basically just bowed out of that discussion cuz I had nothing positive to say.

[Veronica]

Diana Stormblessed wrote: "Miche wrote: "And if I don't like the book I just complain about it. Niki saw it first handed at The Dragon Reborn. lol"

Lol, I'm trying to keep my complaining to a minimum. Like on GotM. I basica..."

Aww, you shouldn't feel like you can't comment if you don't like a book that everyone else does. All viewpoints are valid. It's perfectly fine to say "This book didn't work for me because reasons x,y,z...".

[Diana Stormblessed]

Veronica wrote: "Diana Stormblessed wrote: "Miche wrote: "And if I don't like the book I just complain about it. Niki saw it first handed at The Dragon Reborn. lol"

Lol, I'm trying to keep my complaining to a mini..."

I don't want to spoil anyone else's enjoyment of the book. If I had something constructive to say (like for the Sevenwaters books) I'd feel free to go ahead and rant about it ;-)

[Miche]

You much more noble than me, Diana. :)

When I don't like it I can't keep quiet about it. lol

[Diana Stormblessed]

Miche wrote: "You much more noble than me, Diana. :)

When I don't like it I can't keep quiet about it. lol"

I don't think it's noble. I think it's cowardice. I don't want all the members who don't agree with me to start chasing after me with pitchforks for my vile ideas.

[Yanique, Thread Master]

Diana Stormblessed wrote: "Miche wrote: "You much more noble than me, Diana. :)

When I don't like it I can't keep quiet about it. lol"

I don't think it's noble. I think it's cowardice. I don't want all the members who don'..."

I would personally welcome different opinions in buddy reads.

[Veronica]

Miche wrote: "You much more noble than me, Diana. :)

When I don't like it I can't keep quiet about it. lol"

Ditto! Sometimes I have more to say about the books (and characters) I dislike than the ones I do! lol

[Miche]

Veronica wrote: "Ditto! Sometimes I have more to say about the books (and characters) I dislike than the..."

Me too!

[Miche]

@Diana, feel free to join my rantings if you are in one of my buddy reads. :)

[Diana Stormblessed]

Will do! :-)

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Title: Dragon Hunters
Author: Marc Turner
Pages: 496
BR: Y
Challenge: Y (ISC)
8.8 points!

[Miche]

Good job, Niki!

[Diana Stormblessed]

Title: Living Dead in Dallas
Author: Charlaine Harris
Pages: 291
BR: Y
Challenge: Y
5.2 points