Hi all,Hmmm, I seem to be in the minority here. If most people don't think the book should be marked Adult Content, then that's how it should be. However, I wonder if we aren't putting a spin on Adult Content that shouldn't be, or maybe the society is? I think of Adult Content coming in two categories: pornography and books about adult subject matter. Pornography, as Tom Lehr reminds us: "As the judge remarked the day that he aquitted my Aunt Hortance, to be smut it must be ut-terly without redeeming social importance..." On the other hand, I think we may be short changing books which are for adults only, not because they are porn but because they discuss subjects which are for adults. I would consider any book which was a self help book about marriage or sex or adult relationships to be for adults simply because kids, although they may understand the meaning of words may not truly comprehend the subject matter. This isn't bad, it's just tabu, tabu in the best sense of the word.
However, if you all figure that these types of books shouldn't be restricted, then I'll abide by the majority rule, of course. <smiling> I just think that there is a value in a tabu. It's not bad, it's not ugly or wrong, it's just shut behind a door because some people are not ready to understand it.
Ann P. Original message:
Dear Anastasia,
I'd
label it adult content since it's about lifelong adult sexual and love
relationships, which teens and children aren't supposed to be having.
I hope I'm paying attention the day G Cindy announces it on her new books posts.
Always with love,
Lissi ----- Original Message ----- From: "Grandma Cindy" <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 10:54 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: A book I want to sumbit, Adult content?
I haven't rad the rest of my mail yet, but I'll put my opinion here.
I say no, but put in the long synopsis, and even in the case, the short synopsis, what it's about. That will give people fair warning. It probably doesn't use slang or crude terms for the acts but anatomical and correct terms--not like the last couple of novels I just validated. smile
G.Cindy
--- Anastasia Saridakis <anamatia81@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi List, I just finished scanning and editing a book for a friend. the Totle of the book is Kosher Sex. It was written by a Raabbi. Here is the synopsis:
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach's controversial "Kosher Sex" stirred up a media whirlwind in hardcover -- including interviews on "The Today Show, " "The View, " and "Politically Incorrect"; first serial to Playboy; features in Time, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and USA Today; and much, much more. Now that the dust has settled, "The Dr. Ruth of the Torah" (ABC News) is still spreading the word and sharing the age-old recipe for lasting sexual attraction that will create union in the bedroom and closenes and intimacy in life. #60;P #62;With a no-holds-barred conversational style and keen insight, Rabbi Boteach breaks all the taboos and pioneers a new approach to sex, marriage, and personal relationships. He not only brings traditional Jewish wisdom into the twentieth century but makes it relevant to everyone searching for a deeper, more meaningful, and more satisfying love life.
Do I need to label this adult content? Thank you, Anastasia
james.homme@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: Hi, I didn't make note of the submitter of 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions. Is the only way to release, then immediately download the book?
Thanks.
Jim
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