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Questions or problems with completed task posts will be posted here.

If you have questions about your points on the Readerboard:

1. Make sure that the Readerboard has been updated through the post that you are concerned about.
2. Please check your math.
3. Check to see if one of your posts is listed in this thread with a question. If so, please make a NEW POST in the Completed tasks thread to clear up the question. DO NOT go back and edit the original post. I will not go backwards in the completed task thread to pick up points.
4. To avoid further questions/problems, please refer to the TASK DESCRIPTIONS and the POSTING REQUIREMENTS.

Thank you for helping keep the record keeping for the challenge as manageable as possible.

Maya post 14

Fairest does not show Retellings as a main page genre:
Young Adult.....1443 users
Fantasy...............1337 users
Science Fiction...739 users

If you had this genre verified in the genre verification thread or help thread, please repost, linking to the verification post.

Jen UT
The Graveyard Book includes Childrens as a main page genre. Please review the rules for the posting requirements for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Posting Requirements #7.

Sandy wrote: "Maya post 14

Fairest does not show Retellings as a main page genre:
Young Adult.....1443 users
Fantasy...............1337 users
Science Fiction...739 users

If you had this genre v..."

....crap. NEXT SEASON, MODERATOR'S PET!

I wasn't sure where to put this, but wanted to pass along that Group Read Notes from a Small Island Kindle book is $1.99 on Amazon right now

Maya wrote:
....crap. NEXT SEASON, MODERATOR'S PET!."


Hahahaha!

That's what I always say....

I see the first update for points for the first 50 posts. I think my numbers are off, but I don't see a post here with an issue with any of my points.

It has me at 40, but I have 50 down on my tracking form. The only 10 point task I posted so far is here: Message 33

Thanks for checking on it. :)

Daphne wrote: "I see the first update for points for the first 50 posts. I think my numbers are off, but I don't see a post here with an issue with any of my points.

It has me at 40, but I have 50 down on my tra..."

thanks, Daphne. The first time I use the spreadsheet in the season it sometimes has some bugs - quick responses let me fix them before they get out of hand!

Sandy wrote: "
thanks, Daphne. The first time I use the spreadsheet in the season it sometimes has some bugs - quick responses let me fix them before they get out of hand! "

No...thank you and all the mods here so much. This is such a wonderful challenge and group. I've expanded my reading horizons so very much since joining last year. All the dedication you all put into making it run makes it incredibly enjoyable.

Hi!

I just checked the readerboard and it says I have 35 points, but I think I only have 25 so far (one 10 point task and one 15).
My readerboard name is Elizabeth P and my task posts were 18 and 32. Thanks!

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi!

I just checked the readerboard and it says I have 35 points, but I think I only have 25 so far (one 10 point task and one 15).
My readerboard name is Elizabeth P and my task posts were 18 an..."

Thanks, Elizabeth! And the spreadsheet debugging continues.........

Peakles

I want to make sure I haven't misunderstood about books I read before the beginning of the challenge. If I read a book during the previous challenge time frame but did not post the book, am I able to use it in the current challenge? or am I only allowed to post a book for which I've read less than half in the previous challenge?

Thanks!

Pat wrote: "Peakles

I want to make sure I haven't misunderstood about books I read before the beginning of the challenge. If I read a book during the previous challenge time frame but did not post the book, a..."

Please see the Rules of the Challenge:

"10. Pre-reading: Books longer than 499 pages that were started any time before the beginning of a challenge can be used to fulfill a task if more than half the book is read during the challenge.
For example, if you were to read 249 pages (or less) of a 500 page book before the start of a challenge, this book would count if it met a task requirement. However, if you had read 250 pages (or more) of a 500 page book before the start of a challenge, this book would not count. Books less than 500 pages should NOT be begun before the start of a challenge."

You cannot use a book that you read during the previous challenge. You can only use a book for this challenge if it is at least 500 pages and you read less than half of it before the challenge began.

Sandy wrote: "Pat wrote: "Peakles

I want to make sure I haven't misunderstood about books I read before the beginning of the challenge. If I read a book during the previous challenge time frame but did not post..."

Thanks, Sandy!

That means I'm fine on the 700-page A Little Life but I need to start over on 400-page Fates and Furies.

Loafer post 67

Just an FYI, no need to repost.
Task 20.1 is worth 20 points, so that's your actual total.

Emsreviewsbooks post 72

Task 20.1 requires that you specify the genre that you are claiming. Please repost just this task with the missing info - the other tasks in the post have already been recorded.

Sandy wrote: "Emsreviewsbooks post 72

Task 20.1 requires that you specify the genre that you are claiming. Please repost just this task with the missing info - the other tasks in the post have already been reco..."

Darn it!! I made it the entire last challenge with no mess ups! Reposted now.

JessicaAnn post 91

It's fine to include more than one task in a post, but you need to put them in numerical order, lowest to highest. See #12 in the Posting Requirements and post 1 in the Completed Tasks Posting Thread.

Please repost these tasks.

ColetteG post 100
If you choose option 1 for task 15.4, you need to read 2 books - to use only one book for the task, you need to choose option 2, one book that meets both A and B.

Also, The Hobbit has the main page genre Childrens, so you will need to comply with the rules regarding childrens books. Please review the rules for the posting requirements for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Posting Requirements #7.

Colette G post 102

Neither science nor philosophy is listed as a main page genre for So You've Been Publicly Shamed.

Megan W post 116

"Graphic novels, manga or collected comic book issues must be at least 100 pages.
Collections of syndicated, periodical or internet comic strips, single or short-format panels, or cartoons must be at least 200 pages to be used for SRC tasks." See Rules of the Challenge.

14 Years of Loyal Service in a Fabric-Covered Box is a collection of comic strips, and does not meet the page requirement for use in the SRC.

babbling C - post 139

To claim a Golden Oldies ticket, you must include the year in which the book was first published in your post. See the Posting Requirements.

If you repost to claim a GO ticket, indicate at the top of your post that it is a repost to claim a GO ticket, so that it is clear that this is not a new task posting. Remember that reposts must be complete, including links.

Cynbaxter post 132

Since Sudden Death no longer has Philosophy as a main page genre, it can't be used for this task, unless you had it verified in the genre verification thread or the help thread for the task. If so, you can repost with a link to the genre verification.

Lois post 156
Babyville: A Novel does not include "Contemporary" as a main page genre. If you had this verified in the genre verification thread or the help thread for the task, please repost with a link to the genre verification.

Dakimel post 167

"Graphic novels, manga or collected comic book issues must be at least 100 pages.
Collections of syndicated, periodical or internet comic strips, single or short-format panels, or cartoons must be at least 200 pages to be used for SRC tasks." See Rules of the Challenge.

Hark! A Vagrant is a collection of comic strips, and does not meet the page requirement for use in the SRC.

Masoodah post 177

Just an FYI - I show your total points as 55 - 5.4, 5.5, 15.9, 30.5.

No need to repost - just to keep our records consistent.

Susan W post 199

How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature includes Childrens as a main page genre. Please review the Rules of the Challenge for the use of books with Children as a main page genre.

Maya post 204
Task 30.1, option B is a cover task, and you must include the cover in your post. Please repost this task only - the others in the post have been recorded.

Sandy wrote: "Susan W post 199

How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature includes Childrens as a main page genre. Please review the Rules of the Challenge for..."

Oh dear. It isn't a kids book, it's for parents to introduce their children to nature and to get outside more. If I have it verified in the Not for Kids thread, can I repost?

In message #146, I asked to replace the book of task 10.8. (Story of the Eye was replaced for The Death of Ivan Ilyich), so I could use SotE for task 20.9. and neither it appeared here as a post with problems nor the 20 points were counted in the Readerboard, although the GO tickets were.

Sandy wrote: "Lois post 156
Babyville: A Novel does not include "Contemporary" as a main page genre. If you had this verified in the genre verification thread or the help thread for the task, plea..."

When I look at Babyville, it does show Contemporary listed as a genre:
Womens Fiction>Chick Lit 480 users
Fiction 130 users
Romance 50 users
Contemporary 17 users
Adult 11 users
Romance>Contemporary Romance 10 users
etc.

Lois wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Lois post 156
Babyville: A Novel does not include "Contemporary" as a main page genre. If you had this verified in the genre verification thread or the help thread for ..."

it has to be listed at the time that I'm working on the posts, unless you have had it verified previously.

Sandy wrote: "Lois wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Lois post 156
Babyville: A Novel does not include "Contemporary" as a main page genre. If you had this verified in the genre verification thread or the hel..."

OK, if I get it verified, can I just repost it?

Lois wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Lois wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Lois post 156
Babyville: A Novel does not include "Contemporary" as a main page genre. If you had this verified in the genre verification thr..."

yes

Gabriella wrote: "In message #146, I asked to replace the book of task 10.8. (Story of the Eye was replaced for The Death of Ivan Ilyich), so I could use SotE for task 20.9. and neither i..."

sorry, Gabriella, found and fixed.

Susan wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Susan W post 199

How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature includes Childrens as a main page genre. Please review the Rules of the..."

yes

Queenbee Darlene post 232

Task 30.4 requires, for book 1, that each word in the title have exactly one more letter than the previous word. Gray Mountain has 4 letters in the first word, and 8 letters in the second word, so will not work for this task.

Ashley OZ post 236

Don't Stay Up Late includes "Childrens>Middle Grade" as a main page genre. Please review the Rules of the Challenge for the use of Childrens books.

Sandy wrote: "Gabriella wrote: "In message #146, I asked to replace the book of task 10.8. (Story of the Eye was replaced for The Death of Ivan Ilyich), so I could use SotE for task 2..."

Thanks! =)

JennRenee post 263

Task 25.2, option 3, requires that you include a link to the author's page.

Please do not repost 25.5 - those points have been recorded.

and i was doing so well. well oh well. I will respost thanks

Barbara �� - post 257

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20.4 GOLDEN OLDIES - Players may earn a ticket for each book FIRST published in or before 1950. See the current season's Rewards of the Challenge and Posting Requirements for more information.

Julia103 - post 271

If you are claiming a BB ticket and you read an ebook or an audiobook, you must include a link to the paper edition used to establish length as well as a link to the edition you acutually read. Please see the Posting Requirements.

If you repost to claim a BB ticket, please indicate at the TOP of your post that it is a repost only to claim a BB ticket and that it is not a new task posting.

Sandy wrote: "Ashley OZ post 236

Don't Stay Up Late includes "Childrens>Middle Grade" as a main page genre. Please review the Rules of the Challenge for the use of Childrens books."

I checked when I posted and there was no children - just checked again and it still doesn't say children?

It says;
Horror
Young Adult
Fiction
Mystery

genres can appear and disappear at the drop of a hat - due to GR quirkiness

Ashley wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Ashley OZ post 236

Don't Stay Up Late includes "Childrens>Middle Grade" as a main page genre. Please review the Rules of the Challenge for the use of Childrens books...."

only 4 genres right now, there were more when I reviewed the task post. Since it is a childrens book, you'd be better off to just follow the childrens book rules and include the ARBF info than to try to catch it at a time when GR has lowered the # of main page genres so childrens doesn't show up..

Cait post 289

We don't have a Cait on the readerboard - if you're a new player or a player returning after a long absence, please post in the Readerboard Names thread to get set up on the readerboard.

Masoodah post 293

Please check your totals. See message 26 in this thread.

Sandy wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Ashley OZ post 236

Don't Stay Up Late includes "Childrens>Middle Grade" as a main page genre. Please review the Rules of the Challenge for the use of C..."

Ta - will do

JamminJenny post 329

For task 5.3, you claimed Guns - that appears to be only 25 pages. A 25 page kindle single will not work for the challenge. Please see the Rules of the Challenge.

Also, any book that only exists in ebook/audiobook format must be verified for length in the Ebook verification thread.