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We should have a virtual book club on PF. Only serious and dedicated individuals, please, and no joking around here. Here's what I propose.
WHAT: A virtual book club.
We'll list some books that we think others should read and then have a discussion on them. They can be for pleasure or attaining more knowledge.
WHY: Why not?
Now, the books can be about ANYTHING, but I prefer that they be something we (the reader who is recommending it) disagree with so that we can have more to talk about. If not, however, no worries; there's no harm in reading something we absolutely agree with, of course. When selecting the book, we could also perhaps refer to the list of books that people recommend everyone should read at least once in their lifetimes.
We'll try not to select books that are either banned in some countries or unavailable otherwise, unless they're available online or something. That way, all interested individuals can read the books.
Guidelines
There will be rules when we discuss the books. They won't contravene PF guidelines but will instead reinforce them. For example, no personal attacks, no mocking others, no bashing religions/culture/individuals/etc.
How: On a consensus
We'll try to please everyone as much as we can, but since it's often impossible for everyone to agree on the same thing or vote for the same thing, I think it might be fair to go with the majority's decision. Everyone will have an equal chance of suggesting the book of the month, but please don't be discouraged if the book isn't voted for for the time being. We'll take about a month to read the book and come back and open a topic on it. (I am envisioning a new sub-section for the book club alone, then.) The time would also depend on how long or short the book is, though. But I think at least a month would be a good enough time to give participants a chance to read it.
I know we're all busy with our lives, studies, work, families, and other obligations, but reading could be something that we look forward to after a long tiring day, yeah?
Feel free to opine.
WHAT: A virtual book club.
We'll list some books that we think others should read and then have a discussion on them. They can be for pleasure or attaining more knowledge.
WHY: Why not?
Now, the books can be about ANYTHING, but I prefer that they be something we (the reader who is recommending it) disagree with so that we can have more to talk about. If not, however, no worries; there's no harm in reading something we absolutely agree with, of course. When selecting the book, we could also perhaps refer to the list of books that people recommend everyone should read at least once in their lifetimes.
We'll try not to select books that are either banned in some countries or unavailable otherwise, unless they're available online or something. That way, all interested individuals can read the books.
Guidelines
There will be rules when we discuss the books. They won't contravene PF guidelines but will instead reinforce them. For example, no personal attacks, no mocking others, no bashing religions/culture/individuals/etc.
How: On a consensus
We'll try to please everyone as much as we can, but since it's often impossible for everyone to agree on the same thing or vote for the same thing, I think it might be fair to go with the majority's decision. Everyone will have an equal chance of suggesting the book of the month, but please don't be discouraged if the book isn't voted for for the time being. We'll take about a month to read the book and come back and open a topic on it. (I am envisioning a new sub-section for the book club alone, then.) The time would also depend on how long or short the book is, though. But I think at least a month would be a good enough time to give participants a chance to read it.
I know we're all busy with our lives, studies, work, families, and other obligations, but reading could be something that we look forward to after a long tiring day, yeah?
Feel free to opine.
I guess Feroz Afridi Lala, Shlombay, Lewaney Zalmay and myself should take a hike already ... !!
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