Interactive Tasks - Help & Discussion

[Janice, Moderator]

Rusalka wrote: "The smug is still radiating..."

I'm sure!

I will go with The Wrath and the Dawn since it's on my wishlist and I can get it from the library on audiobook.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Viji - It might also say "copy image address". I just went to one of the museums on Wikipedia. I clicked on a picture and it brought me to a page with a close up. The way my laptop is set up, I click and hold on the mouse pad with two fingers (my laptop's version of right click), then selected "copy image address" and pasted into a comment box here on Goodreads. The link worked perfectly. Give it a try. :)

[Viji]

Sandra wrote: ""Copy image location" is what it says in English."

Thanks, Sandra. I got it.

[Viji]

Peggy wrote: "There's no need to download pictures Viji, it's fine if you just add the link. The way you do it should normally work. Make sure you copy the whole link though, not just part of it. You can also ri..."

Thanks, Peggy, for the help.

[Viji]

Kristie wrote: "Viji - It might also say "copy image address". I just went to one of the museums on Wikipedia. I clicked on a picture and it brought me to a page with a close up. The way my laptop is set up, I cli..."

Thanks a lot, Kristie. I tried and it worked.

[Viji]

I had a problem with the selection of a picture and the corresponding interactive task for Museum 1. Peggy pointed this out and I was able to to correct it.

Is there any thread for posting the Interactive Tasks or is it alright if I post the Interactive tasks in my own thread ?

How do I get to know that the image chosen by me and the task created for that image are valid? If any mistakes are made by me, how that would be pointed out for correction.

Thanks.

[Janice, Moderator]

Viji wrote: "I had a problem with the selection of a picture and the corresponding interactive task for Museum 1. Peggy pointed this out and I was able to to correct it.

Is there any thread for posting the Int..."

Please post your questions about interactive tasks in this thread.

[Janice, Moderator]

Viji wrote: "How do I get to know that the image chosen by me and the task created for that image are valid? If any mistakes are made by me, how that would be pointed out for correction..."

Interactive tasks are no different than any other task other than you are picking a collection item and writing your own task. Only ask for a ruling if you are not sure your task will be accepted. That would be a case where your connection to the picture you've picked is not obvious.

For example, if you have a picture of a man sitting in a chair petting his dog, and you write a task that a dog should be on the cover, that is perfectly obvious. If you take the same picture and write a task that the book should be set in Mexico, that would not be obvious and would need a ruling. You'd have to do some explaining.

Any image of a collection item belonging to a museum is allowable.

When you report that you've read an interactive task, part of your report will explain the connection between your task and the picture. As long as I can understand your reasoning, it will be fine.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Viji wrote: "I had a problem with the selection of a picture and the corresponding interactive task for Museum 1. Peggy pointed this out and I was able to to correct it.

Is there any thread for posting the Int..."

Viji, you can post your tasks in your own thread, but if you have questions or want someone to check on them this is the place to post them and ask. If you post the questions in your personal thread they may be missed and not answered.

The picture and task you posted for museum one worked perfectly. I think you may be overthinking this a bit and worrying too much. I can do that on occasion too.

Another suggestion may be to check out a few tasks that other people have created... maybe look at the tasks we all created for Janice. That will give you an idea of how it works and what everyone else is coming up with for comparison. Then, you may feel more comfortable with what you are doing too. You are welcome to use some of the same pictures if you like, just don't copy any of the tasks. Janice's list of tasks (created by group members) starts here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Kristie, Moderator]

Sorry, Janice. You posted while I was typing my response. I think it just reiterates what you said anyway, except for the suggestion at the end. I will leave it for the suggestion unless you think it wouldn't be helpful.

[Janice, Moderator]

Thanks for assisting Kristie.

I know I've said this elsewhere, but I'll repeat it just to clarify.

It is not necessary to make sure that your task is unique. If you borrow an image from someone else, just make sure you write a different task that the person you borrowed it from.

[Sarah]

Viji - here is the perfect place for general questions about the interactive tasks.

[Viji]

Thanks a lot, Janice, Kristie and Sarah, for your help and time. I feel lot more confident about Interactive Tasks now. Wherever I am not sure, I will come to this thread for help. This is a great group and every year I learn something new, thanks to you all.

[Shirley]

Rusalka, did you just deny Janice a book? You are living dangerously.

[Sandra, Moderator]

She is bold.

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm happy to pass her the meanie hat.

[Jannene]

Peggy wrote: "There's no need to download pictures Viji, it's fine if you just add the link. The way you do it should normally work. Make sure you copy the whole link though, not just part of it. You can also ri..."

Ut oh, Dom and I made pictures of our 4 interactive tasks but didn’t keep the links to where we found them. I thought if you do the picture the link was not needed. Is this incorrect thinking?

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Shirley wrote: "Rusalka, did you just deny Janice a book? You are living dangerously."

Taking one for the team so you all know that you can say no to her. She's not the boss of you! Well... for these tasks anyway lol

[Kristie, Moderator]

Jannene wrote: "Ut oh, Dom and I made pictures of our 4 interactive tasks but didn’t keep the links to where we found them. I thought if you do the picture the link was not needed. Is this incorrect thinking?"

I did the same, Jannene, and I know Peggy added the pictures to Janice's tasks too. In the original challenge post Janice wrote, "You will need to include a picture or link to the item, and explain how your task is associated with the picture," so I think that will be fine. I thought the links were added as an option because not everyone knows how to add a picture.

[Janice, Moderator]

Kristie wrote: "I thought the links were added as an option because not everyone knows how to add a picture.."

Exactly. Not everyone has a site that will host pictures like Imgur and Photobucket, so added the link as an option.

If people post pictures, they don't need the link.

[Jannene]

Janice wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I thought the links were added as an option because not everyone knows how to add a picture.."

Exactly. Not everyone has a site that will host pictures like Imgur and Photobucket, ..."

Whew!

[Viji]

Museum 4: The National Art Center in Tokyo

I want to share this picture:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...

Could I use any of the following tasks work for it ?
1. Book with the word 'glass' in title
2. Book with a glass object on cover

I do not know if any one else has used the above tasks. I want to be sure before I post this in my thread.

Thanks.

[Peggy]

It doesn't matter if anyone else has the same task Viji, you don't have to check. You can't deliberately copy an item and the corresponding task from another member, but if someone has the same task by coincidence, that's fine.

The tasks you made fit very well with the picture. Just pick one that you are going to use and post that in your own thread.

[Viji]

Peggy wrote: "It doesn't matter if anyone else has the same task Viji, you don't have to check. You can't deliberately copy an item and the corresponding task from another member, but if someone has the same tas..."

Thanks, Peggy.

[Mary Ann]

I think I understand, but want to make sure. For example, Museum 25, the image below is "The Adoration of the Magi." My made up interactive task is to read a book with a Christmas theme. Is this right?

[Sandra, Moderator]

Mary Ann, I would say that is s good example of how interactive tasks work.

[Janice, Moderator]

Mary Ann wrote: "I think I understand, but want to make sure. For example, Museum 25, the image below is "The Adoration of the Magi." My made up interactive task is to read a book with a Christmas theme. Is this ri..."

Is this a depiction of the nativity scene? When you do your interactive tasks you need to explain how you get from point A to point B. The picture could be a depiction of the nativity scene, or it could be that it makes you think of it as such.

You are on the right track though.

[Mary Ann]

Understand- thanks! I’m looking forward to the new challenge.

[Sharon]

Not quite sure where tipi ask this question...I finished reading A Predator in the Keys by Matthew Rief. I cannot find number of pages for paperback. Only 205 pages for Kindle. In the instructions, it says to get this approved. Is this approved as an entry for an interactive task?

[Peggy]

According to Amazon the paperback edition is 268 pages: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/107842...

[Sharon]

Thank you. I couldn’t get the paperback edition to show!

[Viji]

Museum 6: Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town

I found two photographs for this museum:

https://zeitzmocaa.museum/wp-content/...

Could this be used?

The second one is -
Vatican Mask – Cyrus Kabiru
https://zeitzmocaa.museum/art/c-stunn...

If this could be used, could I frame the task as
- Read a book set in Vatican - at least 50% of it ?

Thanks.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Those look good to me, Viji. Was there some reason you were questioning them?

[Vicki]

Viji wrote: "Museum 6: Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town

I found two photographs for this museum:

https://zeitzmocaa.museum/wp-content/...-..."

I picked one of his masks for my challenge too. They look awesome!

[Viji]

Kristie wrote: "Those look good to me, Viji. Was there some reason you were questioning them?"

Was not sure if it is acceptable as an exhibit.

The second one is referred as Vatican Mask - in paranthesis. Wondered the task if had in mind would fit this.

Mainly because I did not find them in Wikipedia pages and was not sure if they are authentic exhibits of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town.

Thanks.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I understand. Some of my tasks are based off the titles of the pieces as well. As long as the art is housed at the museum, even if it’s a temporary exhibit it will work. Janice mentioned that somewhere.

[Viji]

Further to my msg. #82 above, I find that I have 3 books with Vatican and the Pope at its centre but the story happens in Vatican as well as in a few other countries. How do I phrase a task to fit this? Could anyone help me with a few suggestions?

Thanks.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Would the suggestion you had above cover at least one of them? You said "- Read a book set in Vatican - at least 50% of it ?"

[Kristie, Moderator]

Or you could use your description of the 3 books you have: Read a book that centers on the Vatican or the Pope.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Kristie wrote: "Or you could use your description of the 3 books you have: Read a book that centers on the Vatican or the Pope."

*thumbs up*

[Viji]

Rusalka wrote: "Would the suggestion you had above cover at least one of them? You said "- Read a book set in Vatican - at least 50% of it ?""

Yes. But I was not sure if this clearly expresses my description.

[Viji]

Thanks, Kristie and Rusalka, for the help.

[Janice, Moderator]

Viji wrote: "Rusalka wrote: "Would the suggestion you had above cover at least one of them? You said "- Read a book set in Vatican - at least 50% of it ?""

Yes. But I was not sure if this clearly expresses my ..."

Sometimes you need to decide for yourself. That's what the interactive tasks are all about. As long as the logic behind how you determined what the task would be related to the item, you are fine. You can use any part of the item, including the title or the artist.

[Viji]

Janice wrote: "Viji wrote: "Rusalka wrote: "Would the suggestion you had above cover at least one of them? You said "- Read a book set in Vatican - at least 50% of it ?""

Yes. But I was not sure if this clearly ..."

Thanks, Janice. Kristie helped me to rephrase my task description and helped me to express what I wanted to convey.

This is a great group and very helpful.

[Viji]

Could I read a book in a language other than English for a task? For one of the interactive tasks, I am thinking of reading a book about a Chozha Prince but it has not been translated into English so far.

The General rules state:
If reading a book in a language other than English, the word must be a direct translation.
I am not able to understand if it means reading a book in a language other than English is allowed or only a direct translation of the book into English could be read.

Need help on this before I phrase my task. Thanks.

[Janice, Moderator]

Viji wrote: "Could I read a book in a language other than English for a task? For one of the interactive tasks, I am thinking of reading a book about a Chozha Prince but it has not been translated into English ..."

Yes, you may read a book in any language. That ruling is for when a specific word is required in a title.

[Viji]

Janice wrote: "Viji wrote: "Could I read a book in a language other than English for a task? For one of the interactive tasks, I am thinking of reading a book about a Chozha Prince but it has not been translated ..."

Thanks a lot, Janice.

[Viji]

7. Museum 7: National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa

I found the following painting by Rembrandt captioned as - Rembrandt, Heroine from the Old Testament, 1632–33

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationa...

But the file states the caption as - Rembrandt - A young woman at her toilet.

Would the task - Read a book set in Prehistory up to Birth of Christ
be acceptable for this task? As there are two different captions for this painting, I thought of checking before picking a book. If not, I could change my task or choice of the exhibit.

Thanks.

[Kristie, Moderator]

It's titled "Heroine from the Old Testament" in the link you posted, so I'd go with that.

[Viji]

Kristie wrote: "It's titled "Heroine from the Old Testament" in the link you posted, so I'd go with that."

Thanks, Kristie.