Aside from the fact that it is nearly impossible to predict what some prude is going to consider strong language, that is probably the best way to do it. I have a hard time understanding why someone would have such a strong aversion to descriptions of sex, but if they do then it is their business. A simple statement that a book contains descriptions of sex is enough to help them to decide not to read it. That is just informational and I am all for the dissemination of information. The problem is when someone decides for other people what they may read and what they may not read. That is plain censorship and it is despicable.
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To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 1:16 PMSubject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Comments about "strong language" or "violence".
Personally, I like the NLS method. Some people may have an aversion to violence, but no problem with explicit sex, or vice versa. People can make more appropriate decisions about their reading selections with this type of information.Melissa Smith On 3/27/2010 12:03 PM, Lynn I wrote:Hi!One way to note a book's content is to use language such as "contains strong language" or "contains violence". I've done that when writing a synopsis forbooks that consistently use the "f" word, for example. NLS will designate a book in a similar fashion. Personally, I find thathelpful. Because a book contains some profanity won't make it adult--but if the person submitting or proofreading it includes a comment as to "containssome strong language" the reader can more easily choose whether or not to read the book. *smile* I also realize that some determinations are purely subjective. Blessings. Lynnsky To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxput the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxput the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.
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