Re: I thought this group was about Mystery books & films


"Rik Shepherd" <RikShepherd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:4770df9e$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
David Matthews wrote

Patty (and others) might want to take a look at mysterynet - http://www.mysterynet.com/ - it is moderated but not heavy handedly, they also have a social lounge where members can talk about anything they like. It's been around for a long time so it's obviously doing something right.

When I was at MysteryNet the Social Lounge section had the highest traffic, with the section where members set puzzles for each other second. Discussions of books and films lagged well behind and I'd have said we had more on-topic posts here, on average. The nature of their off-topic posts is different from here, and the moderation can be perceived as heavy handed by some people at some times. That's why Katarina and I ended up here...

4MA is a wonderful half-way house between RAM and DotL, and Patty and others should take a look. We've even got lapel pins :o)


I do remember your name from mysterynet Rik and I agree with you on the whole. I prefer it here as well but it all depends on what people want. For anyone not familiar with it it's worth a look.

Dave in Toronto

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