Books and women

[hildy89]

I am not commenting further on the CDC guidelines regarding women. Especially now when my body is quite loudly reminding which gender I am. As guidelines, yes, they're quite noble. How they were presented in the Post, however, was reprehensible.

Also read the NY Times magazine article on book scanning recommended by menikoff. Fascinating stuff especially for people who love books and knowledge and how they interface. I was a little surprised with all the touting of the Wikipedia collective that the author didn't bother to mention Project Gutenberg which has been around a lot longer. The article also seemed focused on the process involved in getting the books scanned, not the access issues that come from it later. It sorta assumes everyone will easily have access to this great wonderful Universal library. In some ways it could do the opposite of what it promotes, by making the divide between the haves and have nots even greater. Or placing more burden on public libraries to provide the technology for the public.

Really less enthusiastic about the Slate's rant about indy bookstores. Again writers, it's all about the attitude. Writing in a condescending manner will likely turn me off than win me over. Obviously I'm not the Slate's target reader. Like Yomiko Readman, I am a book buyer. Dare I say I am a book hunter and gatherer. It's a Good Thing (for my pocketbook anyway) I'm not working near a bookstore these days. Quite honestly I don't care where I find them, whether big chain or small used nook around the corner. If they have it and it's reasonably priced and good condition, it comes home, simple as that. I do like having being able to ask if they have something and not receive blank stares, but I get blank stares from Amazon & Online search sites too sometimes.

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[nycdeb.livejournal.com]

My boos and I also noted the possibility that the scanning of the book will create another obstacle for the have nots. Not to mention that as it is touted as the ultimate answer - not an insignificant amount of resentment. It's one thing if information is out of reach of everyone. It's another if it's just out of YOUR reach.


I am a book buyer. Dare I say I am a book hunter and gatherer.

I love that description - book hunter and gatherer. I shall use it from now on!

[pinkpolarity.livejournal.com]

I especially love the "guideline" that boils down to women shouldn't have cats. Not. Amused. Why do I expect this will be yet another reason for doctors to bingo CF women?

Scanning-- any great library doesn't do me any good if it's only in electronic form as that hurts both eyes and back to read. And printing it out costs me three times the amount of the book in toner costs. No thanks, folks.

Indy bookstores-- usually located in places where one can't park. Disabled access? Not so much. I'll stick to Borders.

What else you up to lately? :)

[hildy.livejournal.com]

Usual last minute preparations and shopping before the Media West convention, some needlework, not a lot of writing... really boring existence truthfully.