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[A, Crazy.]

Hey everyone,

Hope you all are reading fantastic books and are geared up for Christmas and the New Year festivities! I'm sure you all must be glad of all the books you've read this entire year and awaiting the new year to arrive quickly with an entirely new set of books:)

Back to business, I really need to speak to you all about some serious things about the group. Firstly, I have to tell you that three months, viz., January, February and March will be a kind of dormant period of the group. By dormancy, I don't mean the entire group's dormancy, but only mine. I don't know if many of you know, but my Board exams are due March and there's no way I'll be able to do much for the group. I'll come online, sure, but the regular activities of the group, like, BOTM, Buddy Reads, Challenges, Read 2 Review will be off. However, you all are more than welcome to continue with all the discussions you have in the group. In fact, I'm kinda entrusting you guys with the task of keeping the group alive while I'm not that active. I will come online once in a while to check on all the discussions but I can't carry out the regular activities of the group.

I guess you all are wondering why I'm not appointing a new moderator for the group. This is just because I want to run this group my way. Call me selfish but I don't want to come online after three months and find the group has turned into an entirely new thing. I don't want to be diplomatic and go along with what others say. And my biggest fear is that I keep a moderator and go off for three months or so, and then come online and see something completely different here.

Well, this was all about the 'dormancy' and I'll inform you more about this later, maybe at the end of December.

Now, for something which is much more important for the group. It has come to my notice that since the past few weeks, a lot of things are going wrong in the group. Discussions made in the wrong folders, comments on the wrong threads, repeated discussions, making unnecessary threads. I sincerely request all members to go through the 'General Guide' of the group once before making any new threads.

Also, please make sure that you check the folders before making new threads. This may look like a normal request but this is really getting on my nerves. Everywhere I see irrelevant comments, repeated discussions, I mean stop it people! Go through the folder before making new threads, look at the topic once before posting, make sure that what you're posting or the thread you're making is allowed in the group or not.

For eg, I see few members who make threads to say 'hi' to the group, or to introduce themselves to the group. No doubt, I delete such threads, but my question is : what is the damned need? Why create such folders when there is a clear 'Introduce Yourselves' thread in the group? You may do all such stuff in other groups but here - please don't. There are a few other things similar to this but just keep this is mind that you go by the rules of the group.

Now.

FOR ALL AUTHORS, PUBLISHERS, ADVERTISERS ETC. ETC.

My biggest problem is with you guys. I don't see why you guys have to be SO damn greedy for reviews that you have to go around posting your work in every damned thread! Seriously people, this is GOODreads, not BEGreads. If you've written a book, people will read it and if it's good, people will review it. Why do you have to go around advertising your work everywhere? I mean, for god's sake, I see authors who try to advertise their works even in the Introduction thread! Why so desperate man? Heights of irritation, really.

We have a very good Read and Review program in the group - if you really want reviews, make use of it! Use the Giveaways and Advertisement folder! But please, refrain from posting irrelevant comments about your books and in any other folder/thread. From now on, if I see another thread/comment regarding advertisement in any folder other than the 'Read 2 Review' and 'Giveaways and Advertisement' folder, that thing is going to be deleted right then.

I'm sorry if I sound rude but running the group is not my responsibility alone, it it? It is also the duty of the members to cooperate with the mod. And seriously, if you really are so desperate for advertising your books, do it in some other group. Not here.

Also, to all authors, please stop messaging me to advertise your books! You seriously have no idea how annoying it is to open your message box and see the messages of freaking authors who are begging me to 'spread the word' about their books in the group. I mean seriously, grow up.

On a more polite note, please make sure that you adhere to the rules of the group and don't make things so damn difficult.

Regards,
Ruchi

[Paul]

Ruchi wrote: "Hey everyone,

Hope you all are reading fantastic books and are geared up for Christmas and the New Year festivities! I'm sure you all must be glad of all the books you've read this entire year and..."

Hi Ruchi... fair comment and I'd like to wish you well with your exams. Best wishes and Good luck. :)

[Meri]

I'll second that sentiment. Good luck with studying and the exams! Thank you for all your work with this group.

[Sharon]

Well said! Good luck on your exams! :)

[Ahtims]

Ruchi , all the best . Don't get distracted by the group . Prepare well, do your best , and come back with redoubled vigour after your exams. :-)

[Ishi]

All the best Ruchi! :-)

[Shilpa]

All the best Ruchi..!!:)

[.]

may the force be with you.

[Hajarath Prasad]

All the best, Ruchi :) Study well and give your best shot :D

[Srividya]

Hey Ruchi.. All the best for your exams. Focus on your exams and do well! :) Forget these distractions for now. Come back with a bang in March. I will be waiting with garlands (truly desi filmy/political style :P :P) and big hugs for you.. :)

All the best once again! :)

[btwthesepages]

All the best for your Boards Ruchi!! :D

[fureshiiness]

I know how its like to completely lie low from online obligations to prepare for board exams. ive been there! i also want to express my gratitude for maintaining such a tight-knit and well-moderated group like this. God bless you Ruchi!!! ^_^

[Veena]

Wishing you the best of luck for your exams!

[Thomas]

You have a point in there, Ruchi. But nevertheless, me and my friends wish you a GREAT BIG and WELL-EXPECTED GOOD LUCK for your incoming exams.

May God blessed you.

[Misha]

all the very best for your exams Ruchi, do well :) :) and i'll be waiting along with Sri :P :P

[Marija]

All the best Ruchi :)

[Purvika]

Scary mod you are :P but cool as well ;) well that makes you scary cool moderator :O

All the best for the exam... We your sincere members will be waiting for you... :D

[Jenny]

All the best for your upcoming study days, Ruchi.. May God Bless you..

[Dominique]

Good luck on your exams!

[Nihel]

Your exams are near & Success as well.... Best of luck Ruchi !

[Carmen]

All the best for your exams Ruchi!!We'll be waiting for you

[A, Crazy.]

@Everyone who commented : Thank you SO much for your support guys! This is really amazing:)) I for a second thought that I would get hate messages for this post but I wanted to get my message through. But seriously, it's amazing to see such supportive, awesome group members:) And I won't be completely gone...I'll do come online once a while to check on things :D But seriously, thanks again:))

@Krishna : Best of luck for your boards too! :)

[Carmela]

Richie-good luck with your exams-youll do great!

[[deleted user]]

Best of luck with your exams:)

[Tiffany]

good luck with your exams.

[Vi ~ Inkvotary]

Ruchi wrote: "@Everyone who commented : Thank you SO much for your support guys! This is really amazing:)) I for a second thought that I would get hate messages for this post but I wanted to get my message throu..."

You found the right words and the right tone to deliver your message. So don´t be worry about that. Wish you all the best for your exams (I´ll keep my fingers crossed for you) and hope you can enjoy x-mas anyway.

Best wishes
Vi

[Camillia]

All the best with the exams!

[Tracy]

Good luck with your exams!!

[Valerie]

Good luck on your exams!!

[Taylor]

i hope you do well

[Arpi !!!getting high on books!!!]

best of luck for your boards....study hard and rock your exams

[K.L.]

Ruchi ~ good luck with your exams! Stressful, but exciting all the same!

[A, Crazy.]

Thank you everyone for your wishes!! :))

[Melissa]

Ruchi, I totally see where you are coming from; as the constant advertising in many threads gets to me, too. I'm so very glad you're addressing it. :)

Best wishes to you; may you ace those board exams!!

[Lauren]

Good luck with your exams

[Kme_17]

Good luck with your exams!

[Kayla]

Good luck on those exams. and your point is sincrely taken to heart.

[Ashleigh]

Thanks for the recap regarding the group. I get lost sometimes.

Good luck with your Board exams Ruchi.
Be here when you are active again :P

[Dameon]

Good luck with board ed exam : )

[Laura]

good luck with the board exams. they can be trying but I am sure you will come through just fine. see ya when you return.

[Ananya]

oh god I remember what a recluse I had become in that period. no internet or tv or going out with friends for months! anyway, good luck :)

[Satu]

Good luck with your exams :)

[Mucahitgoklerhotmail.com]

wishing you all the best for your exams ruchi :)

[Polly]

Good luck! and thank you thank you thank you for this good advice. As an author, it's really helpful to know the rules...and how not to annoy!

[A, Crazy.]

Thank you for the support everyone :)

[A, Crazy.]

@Polly : Thanks a lot :) For your wishes and for understanding. I hope you didn't take any offence.

[Katie]

Good luck, Ruchi!

[Kritika]

All the best Ruchi:)

[Luz]

Good Luck!!

[A, Crazy.]

Thanks!