Well everyone, welcome to the New Year (and a New World, if your part of the breathless Obamadoration; not that there's anything wrong with that).
I'm enjoying John Barleycorn at the moment; should finish by the weekend. Alvin and Glenn have now each chosen two books; of the original PVS book club contributors, that leaves Karl, Jesse, Paul, and me to choose in the second round. If there are other PVS readers who'd like to choose a book, let me know (either by email or through the comments) and I'll slot you in.
I don't know when everyone will be ready to discuss John Barleycorn; I would propose we try to get back to the once a month schedule, and hence have Glenn post his thoughts around the beginning of February. Also, due to the occasional lateness of book selection last time around, I'd recommend that the book be announced for the following month no later than one month in advance. So, once I flip my random coin, whoever the chosen one is for next month will have until Feb 1 to select a book.
So, here goes the randomization algorithm...
And the order of selection is Jesse (March), me (April), Paul (May), Karl (June). If that's a problem for anyone, let me know.
Oh, and I'm just remembering that a couple of people wanted to invite spouses to participate in the symposium. I think anyone who wants to should feel free to invite their spouse; you can send an invitation by clicking on "Sign In" -> Settings -> Permissions -> Add Authors.
Showing posts with label blog policy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blog policy. Show all posts
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Saturday, October 11, 2008
PVS Book Club -- Going Forward
So...
We've reached the end of the original book club rotation. I think it's been a lot of fun, and I want to continue it if others are still enjoying it.
I'm inclined to assume that all those who have been participating somewhat regularly (Paul, Alvin, Karl, Jesse, Glenn, myself) will be in the rotation for choosing the next set of books. If some of you who haven't been contributing to the book club (Eliot, James, Scott, Dave, Ron, Ryan, Christopher) want to choose one of the books, just respond and let me know, and I'll factor you in to the rotation. I'll choose the new rotation sometime in the next two weeks, though, so if you want in, let me know sooner rather than later. That counts for if you want out as well; i.e. if you're in my rotation list but don't want the responsibility of choosing a book this next time around.
If anyone has an alternate suggestion, or comments in general on the book club side of the symposium, let me know.
We've reached the end of the original book club rotation. I think it's been a lot of fun, and I want to continue it if others are still enjoying it.
I'm inclined to assume that all those who have been participating somewhat regularly (Paul, Alvin, Karl, Jesse, Glenn, myself) will be in the rotation for choosing the next set of books. If some of you who haven't been contributing to the book club (Eliot, James, Scott, Dave, Ron, Ryan, Christopher) want to choose one of the books, just respond and let me know, and I'll factor you in to the rotation. I'll choose the new rotation sometime in the next two weeks, though, so if you want in, let me know sooner rather than later. That counts for if you want out as well; i.e. if you're in my rotation list but don't want the responsibility of choosing a book this next time around.
If anyone has an alternate suggestion, or comments in general on the book club side of the symposium, let me know.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Blog policies
On Jesse's point number 2:
When I created the blog, I called it "the perpetual virtual symposium" rather than "the monthly virtual book club" specifically because I hoped discussions like this would happen.
I look forward to some interesting insights.
As for comments/in-line discussion debate, I have a preference for inline discussion, just because it results in fewer click-throughs and more obvious flow. I usually will use the "comments" section for short concurrences and objections, but I feel more substantive discussion should occur in new posts. The problem with inline discussion is that if multiple discussions occur similtaneously they get interleaved, but I think that is best taken care of with conscientious tagging of posts.
When I created the blog, I called it "the perpetual virtual symposium" rather than "the monthly virtual book club" specifically because I hoped discussions like this would happen.
I look forward to some interesting insights.
As for comments/in-line discussion debate, I have a preference for inline discussion, just because it results in fewer click-throughs and more obvious flow. I usually will use the "comments" section for short concurrences and objections, but I feel more substantive discussion should occur in new posts. The problem with inline discussion is that if multiple discussions occur similtaneously they get interleaved, but I think that is best taken care of with conscientious tagging of posts.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Opening salvo
Welcome to the Perpetual Virtual Symposium.
The intent of this blog is to provide all Merrill 1100 floor alumni a place to get together (virtually) and share thoughts, ideas, interests, etc. The thought grew out of a suggested virtual book club into an attempt to reanimate the tradition of the symposia we used to engage in. I'm also hoping it'll facilitate keeping in better contact with each other, helping us to better serve and support one another.
So this is it; hopefully more to come. My best hope is that this will turn into a vibrant place where we can all come to reconnect and enjoy the friendship we've formed.
I'll encourage everyone to make their first post a review of who they are and where they've been, but after that initial post, feel free to post whatever you want. If you do want to start a discussion with some thought provoking question, I'd encourage the use of post labels, just to make reading easier.
The intent of this blog is to provide all Merrill 1100 floor alumni a place to get together (virtually) and share thoughts, ideas, interests, etc. The thought grew out of a suggested virtual book club into an attempt to reanimate the tradition of the symposia we used to engage in. I'm also hoping it'll facilitate keeping in better contact with each other, helping us to better serve and support one another.
So this is it; hopefully more to come. My best hope is that this will turn into a vibrant place where we can all come to reconnect and enjoy the friendship we've formed.
I'll encourage everyone to make their first post a review of who they are and where they've been, but after that initial post, feel free to post whatever you want. If you do want to start a discussion with some thought provoking question, I'd encourage the use of post labels, just to make reading easier.
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