New forum idea for books

[Ruy Horta]

Since books have always been center stage on 12oclockhigh! I've been thinking on how to improve the forum to deal with them.

One idea would be based on creating new sub-forums, perhaps on request, based on single title or a(n ongoing) series.

This would remove some of the sticky clutter on the main forums, where we can put a (temporary) link to the sub forum.

If there is interest the author and or publisher could even get limited moderator rights within said sub forum. It would enable them to publish notes and comments, errata etc in a more focused manner.

Just think in terms of:


BOOKS:

• Jagdwaffe Colours
• Die Jagdflieger verbände der Deutschen Luftwaffe
• Black Cross/Red Star

or

• Classic Books
• Eagle Editions

or even

• Eric Mombeek
• etc

Such a forum could be open to members, or be more closely moderated showing new posts only after approval.

Just an idea which I would like to put forward to the community to enhance the forum and bring on the second year.

Please make sure you take the opportunity to vote!

[Jukka Juutinen]

First thing is that I really hope that all book related discussion takes place on the book forum!!! Currently the most juicy discussion on e.g. the JG 300 takes place on the wrong forum. Please correct this first (e.g. move the discussions where they belong).

[Ruy Horta]

Thanks for your reaction Jukka, however it isn't as simple as you might think.

Although I tried to keep book related items in the designated forum it became clear that people want to use the main forums to maximize their exposure, which is only natural.

I need to find a bridge.

The probable answer will be a sub forum link, but I'll have to play around with this first.

However I want to go a step further by providing the opportunity to create a more controlled environment. No more flames after an announcement etc. On going project can benefit from their own sub forum as well.

The poll is still open, I'd like to know if our community really wants this or not.

[Franek Grabowski]

Ruy, I suggest to move threads just after the ottest discussion ends. More job for a moderator but I think it is the best sollution.

[Laurent Rizzotti]

I will like a sub-forums about books. I would also like a place to post errata (either by authors or other people). Not to start flame war about the book subject or approach., but to correct typo and names and dates and so on.

A bit like that: http://uboat.net/books/errata/listing.html

[Juha]

An excellent idea, Laurent. I second that.
Juha