I have seen in the past sometimes that a bookcrosser comes across a
bookcrossing book that they just can't give away just yet, but will state in
their journal entry that they are registering 2 new books to make up for it.
Also I have myself kept a bookcrossing book, but only until I found a big
fancy hardcover copy of the same book (which honestly didn't take very
long...) to purchase for myself.
Personally I don't mind if a book of mine becomes 'permanent collection', as
long as I'm told about it, and I've genuinely been shown that that person just
can't get rid of it. Some people do get quite upset about it though.
Karen Vella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Everyone has their own perception and expectations with Bookcrossing.
My personal feelings are:
1. The only books I have marked "permanent collection" are books that I have
purchased and intend to keep. They are on my shelf as a sort of "inventory" of
my books. One day I may release them, just not now.
2. If a BC book comes into my possession from another BCer, I intend to read
it and pass it on. It is not for me to keep. If I like it that much, I will
purchase my own personal copy.
3. Check out the forums. Periodically a BCer accuses another BCer of
hoarding books or selling them on ebay or at a UBS. A huge fight ensues,
feelings are hurt, people are shunned and it turns down right ugly.
If you still are not sure, go back and read the home page. Read, Register,
Release.
~Sissyrun~
knitting bloghttp://karenknitting.blogspot.com
books gone wild http://www.bookcrossing.com/referral/Sissyrun
Nisaba Merrieweather <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
G'dday.
An opinion, please.
We bookcross for the sheer fun of sharing books in an unorthodox way that
might lead to some documentation of their journey through the reading
community.
That being said, is it against the spirit of Bookcrossing to find a book
that is travelling (either a controlled release or in the wild) and keep it
for ourselves, cutting short its journey? Or is that fine to everybody else?
Nisaba
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