A short head to frankie

I don't have a problem if someone comes across a book and gives it a recommendation on here.

I just think this is a blatant ad and against the spirit (and the rules?) of the forum.

Just my opinion, though.
 
Desert Orchid said:
I don't have a problem if someone comes across a book and gives it a recommendation on here.

I just think this is a blatant ad and against the spirit (and the rules?) of the forum.

Just my opinion, though.
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I’m sorry if the post regarding my book Sprint King offends you.
Posting this wasn’t a attempt advertise my book, it was simply done to let the members of this HORSE RACING forum know this book exists.
If I wanted to blatantly advertise my book I would announce that it’s available on Amazon, however the fact it has already been a best seller on Amazon requires no advertising.
Again apologies for any offence caused.
 
Just as DO probably isn't, I'm not offended but as this is now being discussed (which is what horse racing forums should be about) my thoughts are that you join this forum a couple of months ago then you post only once when you create a thread to advertise your book.

imo this should now be down to the mods to give their view.
 
2017diary said:
Just as DO probably isn't, I'm not offended but as this is now being discussed (which is what horse racing forums should be about) my thoughts are that you join this forum a couple of months ago then you post only once when you create a thread to advertise your book.

imo this should now be down to the mods to give their view.
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This is a racing forum just wanted to share what I thought was an achievement. Having spent many years in racing as a jockey I am proud of what I have done.
Again
Apologies
 
Kev nich said:
I’m sorry if the post regarding my book Sprint King offends you.
Posting this wasn’t a attempt advertise my book, it was simply done to let the members of this HORSE RACING forum know this book exists.
If I wanted to blatantly advertise my book I would announce that it’s available on Amazon, however the fact it has already been a best seller on Amazon requires no advertising.
Again apologies for any offence caused.
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I wouldn't say I was/am offended, Kevin.

I just worry where we go if anyone is allowed to advertise their book on the forum and, let's be honest, while I congratulate you on its being a best-seller already you are advertising it.

Here's hoping it continues to sell well.
 
Desert Orchid said:
I don't have a problem if someone comes across a book and gives it a recommendation on here.

I just think this is a blatant ad and against the spirit (and the rules?) of the forum.

Just my opinion, though.
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Sheesh...have a nice glass of vino and calm down!!
 
I'm so calm I'm not far off comatose, trefflich.

There are so many things in life these days to get exercised about but what next?

I'm due in a recording session soon with my old duffers' group. Would I put a link to the outcome on here? Never in a million years. It would be - to me at least - disrespectful to the forum which has been part of my life for about 25 years.
 
Desert Orchid said:
I'm so calm I'm not far off comatose, trefflich.

There are so many things in life these days to get exercised about but what next?

I'm due in a recording session soon with my old duffers' group. Would I put a link to the outcome on here? Never in a million years. It would be - to me at least - disrespectful to the forum which has been part of my life for about 25 years.
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I heard the Bay city rollers were making a comeback
 
I see a big difference between someone coming on here to promote their dud tipping service and someone saying “I’ve written a book about my brother, who was one of the more interesting characters to be involved in racing “.

Has the book been reviewed anywhere, Kevin?
 
Our own SteveM has had several books published.

I don't believe it would ever occur to him to advertise any of them on here.

My cousin has had a few books on [what I would call] obscure pop groups published but there's no way I would plug them on here either.

But if the forum has no issues with it who am I to gainsay it?

Life is too short. I just thought it would be against forum rules.
 
Grey said:
I see a big difference between someone coming on here to promote their dud tipping service and someone saying “I’ve written a book about my brother, who was one of the more interesting characters to be involved in racing “.
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Agree.
Could be a good read.
 
I gave a mention and link to a short story of 10,000 words I published a few years ago in the lounge, as a few of us were talking about a subject my story covered.

I have no problem with the creation of this thread, but each to their own.
 
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Marb said:
I gave a mention and link to a short story of 10,000 words I published a few years ago in the lounge, as a few of us were talking about a subject my story covered.

I have no problem with the creation of this thread, but each to their own.
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That's hardly advertising, Marb.
 
Although I agree with a general “no advertising” policy it seems to me there’s room for thread relating to racing books etc. maybe as a separate sub-forum like photography
 
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A lot of the old pop groups are still doing gigs in minor venues, almost all with different performers from the original.

They're a bit like Trigger's brush.
 
Desert Orchid said:
A lot of the old pop groups are still doing gigs in minor venues, almost all with different performers from the original.

They're a bit like Trigger's brush.
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They've also worked out that the more sub-groups (Wishbone Ash anyone?) the more they can go to the well
 
Desert Orchid said:
Our own SteveM has had several books published.

I don't believe it would ever occur to him to advertise any of them on here.

My cousin has had a few books on [what I would call] obscure pop groups published but there's no way I would plug them on here either.

But if the forum has no issues with it who am I to gainsay it?

Life is too short. I just thought it would be against forum rules.
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You are a petty man when it comes to the rules and your interpretation of them -not so long ago you were reporting me for an alleged misdemeanour.
 
Rules
"Are for the guidance of wise men, and for strict observance by fools"
Douglas Bader
Love that little maxim. :)
 
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