Site Enhancement: Recommended Literature

Posted by Wonky 11 years, 8 months ago to The Gulch: Feature Requests
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I think a recommended literature enhancement would be very cool. The topic of each post would always be the name of the publication and its and author(s), and the poster would remain anonymous. Anyone could post, and no points would be awarded to the poster. A thumbs up or thumbs down would mean "liked it/relevant", "didn't like it/irrelevant". Again, no points awarded or taken from the poster.

Comments would be divided into 2 groups. One group would be for recommendations by folks who have read it to folks who have not (non-spoilers). The second group would be for those that have read it and would like to discuss it.

Points would be awarded as normal in both groups.

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  • Posted by Wonky 11 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    4&7 Are like what you might find under "carpet" in reference to something in the vicinity of a woman's pelvis. 5 Is pot. Interestingly 6 is a victim. The rest of page 1 is localized slang.
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  • Posted by Wonky 11 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Grr. Ok, it's a bad idea to seek a consensus reading list in the Gulch. What would you recommend that I read after "Pendulum of Justice"? I'm currently reading Donna Andrews murder mysteries for some odd reason (well, maybe my wife brainwashed me).
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  • Posted by $ Mimi 11 years, 8 months ago
    Did you come here from a forum where there was a lot if in-fighting that you couldn’t stop?
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  • Posted by Wonky 11 years, 8 months ago
    Examples:
    1. Fiction: Wool, Hugh Howey
    2. Nonfiction: The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics, David Harriman
    3. Fiction: Inferno, Dan Brown
    4. Nonfiction: Philosophy: Who Needs It, Ayn Rand

    Etc.

    The points would be for or against the book, not the poster, and there would be a separate list of books ranked by votes from members within the Gulch. Obviously Atlas Shrugged would be on top.
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  • Posted by Wonky 11 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    It's all good, feel free to say what you think in public or private. I don't think I have a bad reputation here just yet, and from what I've seen, many Gulch members recognize a good point when they see one, regardless of the poster.
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  • Posted by khalling 11 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I love Harry Potter. you're going to have to let go of the point thingy. I'll catch you
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  • Posted by Wonky 11 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Might as well admit that I watched all the Harry Potter movies too. One of my favorite scenes is where Snape calls Hermione an insufferable know-it-all. Honestly, she's my favorite character in the books and movies. It's just like the Gulch really. All of my favorites are insufferable know-it-alls (myself included).
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  • Posted by Wonky 11 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    No. I'm a complete noob to forums. This is my 9th-10th day participating in any online collaboration beyond dabbling on Facebook and an MMORPG.
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  • Posted by Wonky 11 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Don't tackle Inferno on my behalf. You will not regret the read by the end. I can't say more.

    I really can't say much about Wool without revealing plot. It is science fiction, but quite novel. It is set in the future. It is an extremely depressing read to begin with, but by the end, well, I can't say. I would say, however, go into it blind for an optimal experience. Get a second opinion from someone who knows you better, but make sure they don't give you any plot details.

    Just to be clear, 1-4 wasn't order of preference or anything... it was simply the order in which they came to mind.
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  • Posted by Wonky 11 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I told you I just ordered my Kindle dammit! I can't start reading it until Tuesday or Wednesday.

    The poster should be anonymous so that when someone recommends Harry Potter they don't get dinged out of existence. I cringe at the thought of admitting that I enjoyed J. K. Rowling's Potter books here (oof, and yet I just did).
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  • Posted by Wonky 11 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Wish I'd been here a month ago. I just read your review. I must admit that many of your points require more investigation on my part.

    I agree with your summation.

    "While these shortcomings are bothersome, they are not fatal. Harriman’s thesis deserves more than mere consideration. Properly taught, it would be a revolution in science. Rather than trying to replace the accepted meaning of the inductive method, Harriman should simply call his the objective (or Objectivist) method."
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  • Posted by $ MikeMarotta 11 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I already posted a review and link to THE LOGICAL LEAP a month ago under Philosophy. No takers. That speaks volumes.
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  • Posted by khalling 11 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    well I have read choice 4, and 2 is on the list, but Dan Brown is a wild card. I really loved angels and Demons. sigh. I'll tackle Inferno if you really want me to.
    What's Wool about?
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