I realize I’ve kinda been picturing spindle as the berries and cream boy this whole time

A solution to this issue is already in the works! See the comment from lucyPagebound for a cool update 😊

Original post: I've noticed that posts that don't meet forum standards (for example because they're ephemeral like "Reading for my book club!" or lack context like "What?") are moderated mainly through downvotes without explanation, which feels a little passive aggressive to me and maybe discouraging or confusing for new users who haven't carefully read the guidelines.

Sometimes somebody explains the downvotes with a comment about forum standards, but I think it'd be better to have a consistent way to give feedback and deal with posts that should've been comments.

One solution could be to automatically delete posts that reach a certain threshold of downvotes, like -3, with a notification directing the user to a page explaining why their post was removed, reminding them of forum standards, and encouraging them to try again. This standardized message would help create clarity, cut down on conflict, and be easy to scale for a large number of users. And if a user's posts keep getting downvoted and removed from the forums, they can ask for more guidance in the Pagebound Club.

The downside is that some downvoted posts are interesting but upsetting to people who disagree with the sentiment. However, I love the positive vibe of Pagebound, so removing downvoted posts, even if they're interesting because they're contentious, would be fine by me. But I'm curious what other people think!

hi y'all! does anyone want to do a buddy read on this quest for december or jan?

here are the ones i want to read up next if u would like to join me (or we can pick smth else!)

ones i've put on hold at my library: the year of blue water the undressing

others i wanna read for the quest: calling a wolf a wolf call me ishmael tonight you better be lightning obit time is a mother eye level life on mars the ninjas ariel bright dead things a fortune for your disaster american sonnets for my past and future assassin

The author has both of them thinking about all the same things without mentioning it to each other and it's destroying me! It emphasizes how much they notice and care about each other. This is what it's like to be truly seen by your partner.

hi y'all! does anyone want to do a buddy read on this quest for december or jan?

here are the ones i want to read up next if u would like to join me (or we can pick smth else!)

ones i've put on hold at my library: the year of blue water the undressing

others i wanna read for the quest: calling a wolf a wolf call me ishmael tonight you better be lightning obit time is a mother eye level life on mars the ninjas ariel bright dead things a fortune for your disaster american sonnets for my past and future assassin