[bksvol-discuss] Re: a quandry
- From: "Jamie Pauls" <jamiepauls@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 12:33:36 -0500
I think the most interesting information to come out of this discussion is
the meaning of the word adult. I personally struggled with whether or not to
check the adult content box on a book I validated recently by a doctor who
spent time in Iraq. There was some profanity and graphic descriptions of
violence in the book, but it certainly wasn't lewd in any way. The comment I
read in an earlier message stating that the word adult referred to books
that would appear in an adult bookstore--Erotic scenes and the
like--definitely clarifies the point for me. I think the suggestion of
including a warning of strong language, sex and/or violence in the synopsis
is a great idea.
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie McBride
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Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: a quandry
Shane, clearly u don't have kids, (smile) else you'd know that the f word is
everyday fare in the schoolyard. Sorry to say it, but it is--& worse. So,
I think it shouldn't be classified as adult for merely that reason, when
that particular word is actually part & parcel of kids' standard operating
vocabulary, much as we may & many of us do wish it were otherwise. HTH.
On 10/1/07, Mike and Lori Castner <mandlcastner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> For occasional profanity? I would say no.
> Mike
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> From: "Shane Christenson" <drummershane@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> > Hi listers. I'm about to submit a book for validation, but I have a
> > delemma. Although the book contains no sexual explicitness, There
> > are some small hints of occasional profanity, including the use of
> > f*ck once or twice in the book. Should I still check the box for adult
content? Thanks.
> >
> > Shane
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