Can Someone Please Explain the Readers' Club to Me?

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» left by Linda DeWitt from Oregon (244 days 8 hours ago.)

Thank you Nancy, I really enjoyed your article. Since I am new to searchwarp and am still learning I too find the same dilemma. I read a lot of articles on the home page and in the readers club. I read this article because I recieved a notice through my e mail plus I enjoy your articles. I know I won't get points for not going through the readers club, but I am not even sure what the points are for, but like you say you can only read so much. I too like the readers club because of all the peoples articles you have access too. 

 Linda D

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» left by Nancy Daniels (243 days 12 hours ago.)

Linda,

 

I am glad to know that I'm not the only one in the dark.  Thanks for sharing.  Incidentally, I get notifications when Bruce Horst writes a new article; however, I am not being notified of others whose fan clubs I might have joined.  Think I am missing something here as well.  I'll do more research.

 

Nancy

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» left by Walter Rhett ^(3,195) (244 days 4 hours ago.)

Here, here! Well spoken, well written, well thought out. A brillant direct hit upon we who are independent and upstanding except on the warp, where we follow almost like lemmings! I laughed, I applauded, and I offer you praise for your well put insight! Thank you! And may your numbers go up!

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» left by Nancy Daniels (243 days 12 hours ago.)

Walter,

 

I actually didn't write that as an article more of a 'can someone answer these questions.'  Glad to know I struck a chord however.  Still would like to know.

 

Thank you for your great comment.

 

Nancy

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» left by Gerry McRae ⁽⁴⁸⁾
Gerry McRae (244 days 4 hours ago.)

Someone had to say it and you courageously did it on my behalf.

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» left by Nancy Daniels (243 days 12 hours ago.)

Gerry,

 

Now I am really confused.  I thought everyone else, except me, knew what was going on -- like one of those things in the computer world, for example, that you learn not even knowing how you learned it!

 

Thanks for you comment.

 

Nancy

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» left by Teresa Ortiz ^(11,326)
Teresa Ortiz (243 days 3 hours ago.)

Hi Nancy, excellent points. I am no expert, but from what I have learned, our articles are only in the reader's club if we participate in it. Some author's do not participate for whatever reason. I think the more points, the more exposure your articles get, meaning they will pop up more frequently when other writer's are reading. Anyway, I could be wrong but these are my observations.

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» left by Nancy Daniels (239 days 12 hours ago.)

Teresa,

 

Thanks but I'm still confused.  Bruce should have a brochure that explains points, Reader's Club, etc. to the nth degree so that people (like me) have a better picture of what is happening.  By the way, I think I'll rate on my own through the regular pages and then if I stumble again on the article in Reader's Club, I'll do it again!

 

Nancy 

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» left by Teresa Ortiz ^(11,326)
Teresa Ortiz (239 days 11 hours ago.)

Hello again,

 

That is what I do. Maybe this will prompt Bruce to write something up :-)

 

Blessings to you.

 

Teresa 

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» left by Nancy Daniels (238 days 12 hours ago.)

Teresa,

 

As I just responded to Ronyae, Bruce's comments are up for viewing.

 

Nancy

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» left by Gary W. Halsey Sr. ^(4,635)
Gary W. Halsey Sr. (241 days 17 hours ago.)

Hiya Nancy, I am flattered you mention my article What is a fan, and I am going to revise it,and update it, adding everybodys new articles in it, and I am going to add you my friend, after all, I am YOUR fan you know...and I do love your articles. The best person to ask about the point system, I believe is Bruce Horst, he would know I'm sure.....I love what you write, and every once in a while, I make it to the readers club, but like now,, I am trying to keep up with my fan base,and read all their new articles like this one of yours. Great read, and I promise you will be on my list!!!!! Your fan, and friend in pen.......Gary.

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» left by Nancy Daniels (239 days 12 hours ago.)

Gary,

 

Thank you --- I am touched. 

 

I am noticing that no one seems to understand the process.   

 

Nancy

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» left by Ronyae ^(4,779)
Ronyae (240 days 5 hours ago.)

Nancy,

 

I agree with this write as well. The point system stumps me at every turn. Great write!

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» left by Nancy Daniels (239 days 12 hours ago.)

Ronyae,

 

You and me both!  Notice in the comments that no has a 'handle' on this?  Me thinks it is time for Bruce to speak.

 

Nancy

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» left by Ronyae ^(4,779)
Ronyae (239 days ago.)

Nancy,

     Me seconds that

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» left by Nancy Daniels (238 days 12 hours ago.)

Ronyae,

 

Bruce Almighty got into the picture!

 

Nancy

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» left by Asmita - The Candles ⁽⁶⁶¹⁾
Asmita - The Candles (239 days 18 hours ago.)

I am new to this Searchwarp. My hubby may know about it. But now I am rating through Readers Club only. And I rated you & all FIVE. And some which are not of my interest either I skipped or rated low...lol

 

God bless you.

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» left by Nancy Daniels (239 days 12 hours ago.)

Asmita,

 

Thanks for your comment.

 

Might I make a suggestion?   If you are not interested in someone's article, skip it but do not rate it low.  I read an article about the best way to change the oil in a particular type of car.  I had no interest in the article; however, I read it anyway.  There were unbelievably good pictures showing exactly how to do it and the article was well-written.  The writer went to great lengths to provide an excellent 'how-to.'   I rated it a 5 because it was worthy.

 

Nancy

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» left by Jean Horst ^(1,196)
Jean Horst (239 days 10 hours ago.)

Hi Nancy! I'm laughing out loud because I had the same complaints about the Reader's Club and I work here! I will make sure Bruce reads your article and responds... suffices to say that there ARE reasons why it works the way it does, but I'll let him explain all that... good points and questions!

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» left by Nancy Daniels (238 days 13 hours ago.)

Jean,

 

Many thanks for your comment and for spurring on hubby.  I am most grateful.  (Also relieved to see that I'm not alone in my questions, judging by the comments.)

 

Nancy

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» left by Bruce Horst ⁽¹¹¹⁾
Bruce Horst (239 days 9 hours ago.)

Hear hear! My apologies for not seeing this article sooner, I've been busy working at The Next Big Thing.

 

Great article Nancy, you certainly speak for a lot of people who are perplexed by the Readers' Club.

 

Part of the reason that the Readers' Club isn't documented very well is because I've been tweaking it here and there, and I'm not close to finishing all the things I want to do with it. The basic idea behind the Readers' Club is to help expose new writers to the community, and to allow a more predictable method for writers to get others to read their articles. In other words, if you want others to read and comment on your articles, the Readers' Club can reliably deliver. You just have to read articles written by others in exchange. I'm always open to suggestions on how to improve SearchWarp. The problem is that many suggestions contradict other suggestions, so there are judgment calls to make.

 

To answer your questions specifically:

 

1. Articles won't appear for a writer unless that writer has sufficient credits in their Readers' Club account to have their articles read and rated through the Readers' Club. Personally, every time I write and article I make sure I read and rate at least 5 other articles in the Readers' Club just to keep things 'well lubricated'. I think SearchWarp would be a much better place if everyone did this, but people are busy and I doubt we'll ever get close to 100% participation.

 

2. I assume you are referring to the Readers' Club credits. Credits are just a way to keep track of what you've earned and what you've spent by reading & rating articles and having your articles read and rated. We don't know any other way to keep track of this without assigning it a number, and the word 'credits' is the best name we have been able to come up with.

 

3. Articles read and rated outside of the Readers' Club don't earn credits. The reason we did it like this is because we thought that if everyone got to choose which articles to read and rate, then the new and unknown writers wouldn't get their articles read and rated. I suppose I could create a function that checks if you've already commented on an article and then automatically gives you credit if you come upon it in the Readers' Club. I'll add that to my list!

 

4. I agree, Gary is a great guy and a great contributor to the community here. He's been featured numerous times at numerous places on SearchWarp. Any suggestions for how to keep writers like Gary from being obscured in the future?

 

As for getting together with other Warpies... I'm fascinated with the idea. We're so spread out that I still can't imagine it happening on a large scale, but when Jean and I travel we often talk about who lives close to where we are traveling. I'm convinced that if any of you ever meet me in person you will be greatly disappointed, but it would be interesting, nonetheless.

 

So far I've only ever spoken to two Warpies by phone, and have never met any face-to-face, though Sue Thom is going to be in Houston in a few weeks and I've invited her to dinner. Jean and I love to sit around a table and talk.  If you're ever in Houston, please let us know, we'd at least like to buy you a cup of coffee!

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» left by Nancy Daniels (238 days 13 hours ago.)

Bruce,

 

Thank you, thank you, thank you. 

 

I think you should put #3 on your 'to-do' list.  Poor Gary rarely gets to the Readers' Club which means that his count is low, which also means he is not seeing all that the Warp has to offer.  On the other hand, I haven't explored the most obvious articles -- blatantly crying out to be read on the home page -- because of my need to keep up with the Readers' Club. 

 

While  I try to read 10 articles from the Club after I submit an article,  I think I will drop down to 5 and read the rest from fans or home page.  Incidentally, I rarely see your articles so I better do some more exploring. 

 

We Warpies thank you. 

 

Nancy

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» left by Connor Davidson ^(4,958)
Connor Davidson (239 days 6 hours ago.)

Very often a system of numbering makes an article seem formal and factual. However you "nailed it". The article is engaging and thought provoking. Well Done.

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» left by Nancy Daniels (238 days 12 hours ago.)

Connor,

 

Thank you for your comment.  I am delighted that Bruce got into this picture.

 

Nancy

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» left by Susan Thom ^(12,058)
Susan Thom (239 days 5 hours ago.)

hi nancy,

 

yes, i have dreamt of a get together will all who could go, and how much fun, and yes, what a hoot it would be.

 

i can't answer any of the questions as well as bruce or jean could, but i know i am happy you are an author for searchwarp.

 

please keep reading and commenting,

 

my best regards,

 

sue

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» left by Nancy Daniels (238 days 12 hours ago.)

Susan,

 

Thanks for your comment.  Maybe it will take a few of us to put something together.  I know it could not be a yearly thing but possibly at some point, we could settle on a place and give it a shot!

 

Nancy

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» left by Lorrie Davids ^(7,581)
Lorrie Davids (238 days 20 hours ago.)

Good question, Nancy. I sometimes am confused by it all too, but find it is a good way to read and be read.

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» left by Nancy Daniels (238 days 12 hours ago.)

Lorrie,

 

Thank you for your comment.  Yes, Readers' Club is a great way to read some very good articles and to get to know writers with whom we may not be familiar.

 

Nancy

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» left by Swapna nanda from India (238 days 14 hours ago.)

Dear Nancy

 

As you know I am just few days old in Searhwarp everything is so perplexing at the sme time exciting. Thanks to you for voicing out my questions. And while reading the comments that you have got I also came across Bruce Horst anserws to you queries which helped me too. I was reading articles out of Readers club but now I know what to do.

 

Keep writing some more articles which will answer my questions,

 

thanks again,

 

regards,

 

Swapna

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» left by Nancy Daniels (238 days 12 hours ago.)

Swapna,

 

SearchWarp is a little like a drug.  Once I start reading, I find I can't pull away from it.  It is an inspiring place to be!

 

Thank you for sharing.

 

Nancy

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» left by Swapna Nanda ⁽⁴³³⁾
Swapna Nanda (238 days 14 hours ago.)

Very interesting and valuable article

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» left by (238 days 10 hours ago.)

thank you for writing this article. i just joined and i'm TOTALLY clueless!

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» left by Nancy Daniels (221 days 14 hours ago.)

Thank you for reading this and I apologize for not responding to your comment earlier.  I just saw it today!

 

Welcome to SearchWarp!  We are delighted to have you.

 

Nancy

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» left by Dianne Lehmann ^(5,181)
Dianne Lehmann (238 days 7 hours ago.)

Hi Nancy,

 

Well, I read you article from the home page and decided to have a look at the Reader's Club. Something I hadn't done in quite a while. Just don't have the time to give it the attention it deserves. I didn't comment then because all the other comments pretty much said it all.

 

I am happy for Bruce's comment. It explained a lot. And so I am doubly happy that you wrote it.

 

Once, when I asked about it, Bruce told me that if I had read something on the home page and then came to it in the Club, that I could rate it, not leave another comment if I had already commented, and so get credit for reading it.

 

Basically, that's what I'm doing here. Oh, you do have to wait long enough before submitting your rating though; long enough to have read it again.

 

Thanks for asking the questions to which we have all wanted answers.

 

Dianne

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» left by Nancy Daniels (221 days 14 hours ago.)

Dianne,

 

Well, I've just learned something.  I've been looking for something I said to Ken a while back and can't find it; however, I have discovered some comments on some of my articles that I didn't know about.

 

And yours is one of them.  Thanks for reading and explaining.  I don't think that you get credit on the Readers' Club if you have already rated it on the Home Page (unless you physically re-rate it).

 

Nancy

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» left by Cameron Home ⁽²⁹⁴⁾
Cameron Home (238 days 3 hours ago.)

I agree. I've only just joined so of course I'm in the dark about the points system and the reader's club.

 

How convienent that I just used the reader's club to find your article though.

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