SSG: Spy/Spec-Ops Group discussion

Hello. I wish for the group members' opinions on this group. Is it sleepy? Do authors litter this place? Is it unorganized? Is it inactive? Do you love it?

I NEED ANSWERS!


Thank you!

I read it when there is something and post when it suits me.

Okay......

All of those; yes. But the 'sleepiness' is common to many groups and that's okay. But yes I would say that it is disorganized, unfocused, and authors are not being shown exactly where to put their promotions.

I've been yearning to see a more energetic moderator tighten things up a little around here.

Its not just my penchant for neatness and order. We're doing a disservice to the genre by not putting up a good front. We need to be attracting new readers and keeping thrillers in the forefront of Goodreads as much as we ably can.

When newcomers to these books see a sloppily-presented group; they may turn away from it; dismiss it; under-rate it. Its on us to do what we can to keep thrillers thriving!

Sincerely hoping a moderator sees this thread--and does something. Thanks for posting!

;)

Update: Michael (our moderator and chief) has generously offered me a chance to co-moderate with him. Its a pleasure and a privilege. Hopefully we can increase our ranks; generate new activity; and help popularize the 'thriller genre' more around Goodreads. Down Venus! Up Mars! Down with emo-vampires; up with machine-pistols!)

FYI, thrillers are hot books these days; be in no doubt about that. Not sure where y'all live but in New York City the advertisements on the subways trains frequently tout the latest bestselling thrillers.

Anyway. I thank Mike for allowing me to help out with housekeeping. I've spent some time today doing the following:

a) added *precise* new discussion categories or 'bins' (so that topics can be found easier)

b) moved all existing posts/threads into appropriate bins

c) added group bookshelves & added books to those bookshelves
--authors, you should follow suit for your own books!

d) added a homepage background (jungle warfare theme)

d) added fun photos to the group photos page (take a peep!)

If any of these changes are causing you confusion, do not hesitate to PM me (or, create a thread in the new 'Group Business' category). For example, I made sure every author's promo post has now been moved to our 'Author Promo' section. Maybe you don't see a thread you created a while ago? That's probably what happened to it.

I also added 'book links' to many promo threads where the author forgot to do this for his own book (very amusing to me--authors, how can you forget this step?)

Summary: I think most of what I have done is self-explanatory. When you create a new thread simply pay attention to what 'bin' you are placing it in. This will keep things organized and efficient.

Full speed ahead gang.

Thanks for doing all of that! Much appreciated.