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Post by Scott Ross on May 3, 2012 21:44:09 GMT -5
First time I have tried to create a new sub-board here, so we'll see if it worked!
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Post by Scott Ross on May 3, 2012 21:55:38 GMT -5
For now, this will be open for all to participate, so those who are not registered members will also be able to join in the discussions. However, posts not related to the topic of books being discussed will be deleted without comment. I will leave it up to the moderators to set the ground rules for how this board is to be used, and then assist them with moderating as needed. Have fun everyone!!!  |
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Post by Scott Ross on May 3, 2012 23:39:18 GMT -5
Please put all book nominations on the nomination thread. No need to start a new thread for the books you would like to read. General discussion can be on this thread.  |
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Post by placid-void on May 4, 2012 9:08:46 GMT -5
Does ProBoards support threads within threads? I guess they would be called nested threads.
That would be a useful feature to have on this book discussion board, it would allow for multiple conversations about different aspects of the same book to be discussed in parallel rather than linearly.
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Post by Alan Vandermyden on May 4, 2012 13:34:48 GMT -5
Does ProBoards support threads within threads? I guess they would be called nested threads. That would be a useful feature to have on this book discussion board, it would allow for multiple conversations about different aspects of the same book to be discussed in parallel rather than linearly. I like this idea. We will come up with different facets we want to explore and discuss, and comments will easily become lost, as they do in many lengthy threads. |
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Post by What Hat on May 4, 2012 16:10:51 GMT -5
Does ProBoards support threads within threads? I guess they would be called nested threads. That would be a useful feature to have on this book discussion board, it would allow for multiple conversations about different aspects of the same book to be discussed in parallel rather than linearly. I like this idea. We will come up with different facets we want to explore and discuss, and comments will easily become lost, as they do in many lengthy threads. We don't have this capability, but I can see a couple of options. One is to begin a part II thread somewhere after 5 or so pages, or at a natural break. Another is to fork side topics but that's harder to manage, and has the risk of orphaning a discussion. That is, some participants just won't go to the forked thread. And I have found on the main board that it's annoying to have 3 threads on the same topic. I lose track of which thread is about what. We can play this by ear, but certainly 20+ page threads become quite unwieldy. I'd be overjoyed though if we had 20 page discussions on any of the books. |
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Post by sharonw on May 6, 2012 9:30:43 GMT -5
I like this idea. We will come up with different facets we want to explore and discuss, and comments will easily become lost, as they do in many lengthy threads. We don't have this capability, but I can see a couple of options. One is to begin a part II thread somewhere after 5 or so pages, or at a natural break. Another is to fork side topics but that's harder to manage, and has the risk of orphaning a discussion. That is, some participants just won't go to the forked thread. And I have found on the main board that it's annoying to have 3 threads on the same topic. I lose track of which thread is about what. We can play this by ear, but certainly 20+ page threads become quite unwieldy. I'd be overjoyed though if we had 20 page discussions on any of the books. How would it work for the person who nominated the book of discussion to first post an outline in what they see as the highlights and purpose of that book. Then all other readers could take that outline in a post using the "quote" feature and using that beginning outline and speak to their thoughts and opinions. Then later if there are sideline issues with the book or outline, then start a new thread? |
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Post by Dubious Disciple (xdc) on May 6, 2012 10:28:42 GMT -5
It won't work for me, sharon, any books I nominate will usually be books I heaven't read.
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Post by What Hat on May 6, 2012 11:25:39 GMT -5
We don't have this capability, but I can see a couple of options. One is to begin a part II thread somewhere after 5 or so pages, or at a natural break. Another is to fork side topics but that's harder to manage, and has the risk of orphaning a discussion. That is, some participants just won't go to the forked thread. And I have found on the main board that it's annoying to have 3 threads on the same topic. I lose track of which thread is about what. We can play this by ear, but certainly 20+ page threads become quite unwieldy. I'd be overjoyed though if we had 20 page discussions on any of the books. How would it work for the person who nominated the book of discussion to first post an outline in what they see as the highlights and purpose of that book. Then all other readers could take that outline in a post using the "quote" feature and using that beginning outline and speak to their thoughts and opinions. Then later if there are sideline issues with the book or outline, then start a new thread? That's a great idea, Sharon. I was thinking along those lines myself but hadn't got it into any kind of format. My thought would be that the sponsor/nominator could do this, and perhaps DD could coach that person along, if they felt they needed it. Or perhaps get a second opinion (through PM to DD) before posting. Now, this doesn't have to be too daunting for the sponsor. I have seen some great dialogue based on one or two key questions! So the sponsor could start with one or two questions, as well. |
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Post by What Hat on May 6, 2012 11:27:53 GMT -5
It won't work for me, sharon, any books I nominate will usually be books I heaven't read. Sure it will work for you, unless I'm missing something. The idea is for everyone to acquire and read the book ahead of time before we begin to discuss. That's why we're nominating for June through August. June is going to have to be a short book, as we've only got a few weeks to get ready. |
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Post by eyedeetentee on May 6, 2012 11:55:46 GMT -5
How is this different from the 'books' thread thing-a-ma-bob at the bottom of the first page?
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Post by Dubious Disciple (xdc) on May 6, 2012 12:20:44 GMT -5
It won't work for me, sharon, any books I nominate will usually be books I heaven't read. Sure it will work for you, unless I'm missing something. The idea is for everyone to acquire and read the book ahead of time before we begin to discuss. That's why we're nominating for June through August. June is going to have to be a short book, as we've only got a few weeks to get ready. Ah, yes, ok! I'm still thinking of clubs where you read a couple chapters and meet to discuss, then read a couple more... |
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Post by What Hat on May 6, 2012 13:46:53 GMT -5
How is this different from the 'books' thread thing-a-ma-bob at the bottom of the first page? Are you referring to the "Books, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Movies" board? The 'Book discussion board' is an on-line reading group. We plan to read and discuss one particular book a month as a group. Generally, the book titles will be on spiritual topics, broadly defined. So we won't be doing "Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Movies", but we also won't be doing popular novels or non-spiritual books. So that still leaves plenty of latitude for the other sub-board. |
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Post by sharonw on May 8, 2012 19:01:36 GMT -5
How is this different from the 'books' thread thing-a-ma-bob at the bottom of the first page? Are you referring to the "Books, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Movies" board? The 'Book discussion board' is an on-line reading group. We plan to read and discuss one particular book a month as a group. Generally, the book titles will be on spiritual topics, broadly defined. So we won't be doing "Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Movies", but we also won't be doing popular novels or non-spiritual books. So that still leaves plenty of latitude for the other sub-board. I think this will be a great incentive for those of us that really have not gotten into spiritual books, but at the same time one might be setting one's self up for being affected negatively by forcing themselves to read said style of books! I guess I'm thinking about those who have not experienced much of the "new" stuff in town,k so to speak.... |
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Post by What Hat on May 8, 2012 20:34:37 GMT -5
Are you referring to the "Books, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Movies" board? The 'Book discussion board' is an on-line reading group. We plan to read and discuss one particular book a month as a group. Generally, the book titles will be on spiritual topics, broadly defined. So we won't be doing "Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Movies", but we also won't be doing popular novels or non-spiritual books. So that still leaves plenty of latitude for the other sub-board. I think this will be a great incentive for those of us that really have not gotten into spiritual books, but at the same time one might be setting one's self up for being affected negatively by forcing themselves to read said style of books! I guess I'm thinking about those who have not experienced much of the "new" stuff in town,k so to speak.... A couple of thoughts on that - Around our house, even when we were professing, I always encouraged the kids to read and understand opposing viewpoints. We had both conservative and liberal viewpoint news magazines, for example. Our adult son has commented since that he's never witnessed that anywhere else. Generally people read to reinforce their preconceived notions and biases. So, it's good to challenge our own ideas, especially so in the spiritual realm. If you don't have the right idea about something don't you want to find out? And then it's also the case that if you read resistantly your own viewpoint will be made stronger by it. Usually though we are always altered somewhat by everything we take in, and that's a good thing. |
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Post by Scott Ross on May 10, 2012 12:37:03 GMT -5
I thought that this had enough interest that I would move it where it is more readily seen from the main board. |
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Post by Scott Ross on May 10, 2012 12:43:53 GMT -5
Just a reminder here..... This is open to all folks to post on about the books. Any unrelated posts will be deleted.
So..... all you folks that are 'readers' here on the TMB will be able to join in the discussions about the books. This an opportunity to be involved without being registered.
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