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    Is this blatant advertising allowed?
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    Cannot answer you there Do, but am glad to know the book is available.
    It might encourage me and others on here to write our story/musings.

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    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.
    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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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by 2017diary View Post
    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.
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kev nich View Post
    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.
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    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.
    Sheesh...have a nice glass of vino and calm down!!

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    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.
    I heard the Bay city rollers were making a comeback

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    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?

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Grey View Post
    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 “.
    Agree.
    Could be a good read.

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Marb View Post
    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.
    That's hardly advertising, Marb.
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    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
    Last edited by barjon; 13th August 2022 at 10:26 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Outsider View Post
    I heard the Bay city rollers were making a comeback
    That will be interesting to see as two of them are dead.
    Vote Alfie!!!!

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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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    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.
    They've also worked out that the more sub-groups (Wishbone Ash anyone?) the more they can go to the well

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