tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post4377247520716940551..comments2023-09-22T18:24:22.356+01:00Comments on Lexi Revellian: Ongoing Authonomy saga...Lexihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-70486629406776159132010-10-28T17:09:32.021+01:002010-10-28T17:09:32.021+01:00You're right, Alan, and once a bad ethos sets ...You're right, Alan, and once a bad ethos sets in it's terribly hard to get rid of.<br /><br />If I were in charge, I'd be far more root and branch in my approach; Authonomy is a bit of an Augean stable.Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-54009982943771479372010-10-28T17:01:01.662+01:002010-10-28T17:01:01.662+01:00I don't see anything that can truly help autho...I don't see anything that can truly help authonomy or any other "peer review" site. The problem is the way so many people choose to conduct themselves on the internet. Looking for a bit of nasty notoriety of the playground variety? Like to be mean with no real consequences? Have a vastly inflated opinion of your own work, or what is more likely, a real insecurity about it that demands tearing down what other have done? Then these essentially anonymous peer review sites are just the thing.<br /><br />You are right to pay more attention to your Amazon charts. That tells you what Real Readers really think. And from what I see they are telling you "Well done!" and "Can't wait for the next one!"Alan Hutchesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880999192085868408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-67252965462308568102010-10-28T11:31:34.683+01:002010-10-28T11:31:34.683+01:00I've just had a look, K, and I see what you me...I've just had a look, K, and I see what you mean! People who've spent months pimping their books are now complaining about losing 'six months' hard work' and threatening to take their books off the site.<br /><br />I have to admit to finding it hilarious. But it's nice to see Rik back - a great chap, and I thought he'd left HC.Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-7185677215326418982010-10-28T11:11:07.228+01:002010-10-28T11:11:07.228+01:00There seems to be a lot of argument over there, I ...There seems to be a lot of argument over there, I peeped in then closed the tab again smartish! Perhaps the new system just needs time to bed down?<br /><br />I might take a look at the end of November to check out the quality of the books at the top of the chart then. If the changes have worked, I guess they'll be better than before. We'll see...<br /><br />Thanks for keeping us updated, Lexi.<br />KKatharine D'Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17324719518391248689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-84515726265085626832010-10-28T07:42:21.972+01:002010-10-28T07:42:21.972+01:00So many people felt as we do, JE, and left; which ...So many people felt as we do, JE, and left; which in my opinion (see one of my earlier posts) is why HC are finally making changes.<br /><br />Like you, I fear it's too little, too late.Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-63403068394637507522010-10-28T00:25:35.948+01:002010-10-28T00:25:35.948+01:00I left Authonomy more than a year ago, when I grew...I left Authonomy more than a year ago, when I grew sick of the ranking system. I don't hate the new idea, but that isn't doing nearly enough. <br /><br />I might consider returning if they implement an anonymous commenting and support system, but I doubt that will happen. Once enough people complain, they'll probably just change it back anyway.J E Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03372746219262163566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-62648179385538716212010-10-27T14:57:26.978+01:002010-10-27T14:57:26.978+01:00Kitty, I think the thing is that people like me wh...Kitty, I think the thing is that people like me who don't like what has happened at Authonomy have left, and those who remain thought it just fine as it was. <br /><br />They are now a bit disgruntled, so HC could find the site strangely empty...your idea of starting all over again is not a bad one :o)Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-9038777291047422282010-10-27T14:48:14.894+01:002010-10-27T14:48:14.894+01:00A book in Bulgarian at no.31?!?
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I can see how...A book in Bulgarian at no.31?!?<br />:-)<br /><br />I can see how grading/rating someone's work can lead to abuse and unhappiness. I remember the star grading system at YWO and the negativity and dissatisfaction this generated from certain members. <br /><br />I think maybe they need to cull their membership and start again! Or is that too drastic?? LOL! <br /><br />It'll be interesting to see how the changes will pan out in six months time. <br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-89149864139239890892010-10-27T13:21:05.312+01:002010-10-27T13:21:05.312+01:00Clair, I have a delightful feeling of detachment f...Clair, I have a delightful feeling of detachment from Authonomy these days. It's like realizing you no longer love someone and are free.<br /><br />The chart I care about these days is on Amazon...Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-37487139522685769012010-10-27T13:17:27.035+01:002010-10-27T13:17:27.035+01:00I haven't joined Authonomy for all the reasons...I haven't joined Authonomy for all the reasons you've mentioned, but maybe these changes will be an improvement? I'd heard too much about it being more of a popularity contest than anything else. Fingers crossed for your books, Lexi. Hope it picks up and will wait to hear whether the site becomes any fairer or not.Clair Humphrieshttp://www.clairhumphries.comnoreply@blogger.com