Calling all Book Lovers

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  Posted by Super Abuelita Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:18am PDT

  Brenda,

  It seems as though Shine has become the target of SPAMMERS. Although, spam has always been seen, it has become out of control.

  I no longer am even interested in commenting or reading articles, because by the time I get thru all of the spam I have lost interest.

  I was going to comment to you about your post, but it doesn't seem worth it anymore.

  Super Abuelita

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  Posted by IRISH Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:31am PDT

  Dear Brenda,

  I can't believe you are going to be posting book reviews!!! I read at least 3 books a week,belong to 3 book clubs and can't wait to share my favorites!!!! Really sounds like fun!!!!!

  Blessings,love and joy!!!!!!

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  Posted by Kaeleigh Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:14pm PDT

  i like twilight give them a try

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  Posted by PoetWithCancer Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:57am PDT

  Dear Brenda,

  These spammers must have me targeted. I just re-posted "My Most Scared Moments" and seconds later this long, offensive spam appeared. It was inflicted upon me by:

  laceyhebgrostrycundtomracist

  Please remove that spam for me, as it is long and offensively out of place in my blog.

  Thank you.

  --PWC

  aka Mr. Poet

  P.S.

  Brenda, you might appreciate the short, true story I posted about my situation.

  I am a publihed poet and author. For various reasons, I am keeping my cancer a secret until after...well, until after.

  That is why I came on Shine, so that I could reach people, while I am still alive, with my poetry and prose pieces regarding my cancer...things I do not wish to publish in magazines or books until "after"--for which I have made arrangements, to have my poems and stories about my situation published under my own proper name.

  But Shine has become much more to me than my original purpose. I have been surprised and even shocked to discover that I have come actually to love some of the people on Shine, and I believe deep in my heart that some of them actually love me.

  I never thought such a thing could be possible through Internet communication. But I suppose that when hearts and minds communicate with each other, the medium really isn't nearly as important as the message and the meaning, and the moments of communion.

  Is Sky associated with you? If so, please let Sky know about my re-posting of "My Most Scared Moments." I appreciate the good words I have received from both you and Sky.

  At this point in my life, sharing my soul is my greatest aim.

  Love,

  --PWC

  aka Mr. Poet

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  Posted by PoetWithCancer Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:07am PDT

  Dear Brenda,

  Regarding books--I am a true, inveterate reader and bibliophile.

  I have not, however, been reading fiction over the last nine months now. Sorry I won't be much use to you in your book review project.

  But I would like to recommend that people read the short stories of Joseph Conrad, espcially "Youth."

  --PWC

  aka Mr. Poet

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  Posted by ♥~♥MaggieRed♥~♥ Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:29am PDT

  HI BRENDA

  THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH BOOKS , SO LET ME START BY ASKING IF YOU CAN HELP ME OUT?"

  ONLY ON SHINE DOES GOOGLE POP OUT AND HAS ALL THESE LINKS ******

  I HAVE AN ANTIE VIRUS ON MY COMPUTER.

  LIKE I SAIS ONLY ON SHINE DOES THIS HAPPEN :(

  PLEASE HELP:(

  THANK YOU IRENE

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  Posted by ♥~♥MaggieRed♥~♥ Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:34am PDT

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  SEE THIS IS IT !! HELP

  THANK YOU!! :)

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  Posted by "Mama Kaye" Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:08am PDT

  Brenda, I am an avid reader but not the new stuff. I have "rediscovered" the public library and in these times of decresed cash flow I can not afford to pay $ 28/$35 for a new release. So, off to the library I go, check out 5-7 books (I did say avid and I speed read) and go home and get lost in mystery and intrique.I read John D. McDonald , John Sandford, James Patterson and many others so I guess I will not be able to participate but I will check in and see what everyuone is reading. And, if interested I will wait till "they' appear at my local library. I did see the latest James Patterson on the desk of the librarian but there is a waiting list so I wait...

  This will be interesting!

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  Posted by ♥~♥MaggieRed♥~♥ Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:37am PDT

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  ok brenda "help ,its still coming up (only in shine)?'

  what the heck is happening here witha ll the spam and stuff?'

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  Posted by Lauren Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:42am PDT

  Brenda,

  This sounds like a really good idea-

  I've been looking for a good read lately and maybe some people can help me out

  Thanks :)

  LAR

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