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Kathy KS wrote: "OK, so things haven't changed and I can't use. Right?"
That's correct, the rules haven't changed.
That's correct, the rules haven't changed.
Robin P message 2251
Task 15.2 option B - American Born Chinese
The genre Middle Grade is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Graphic Novels
Young Adult
Comics
Fiction
Fantasy
Graphic Novels Comics
School
Teen
Coming of Age
Middle Grade
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats 4.
Task 15.2 option B - American Born Chinese
The genre Middle Grade is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Graphic Novels
Young Adult
Comics
Fiction
Fantasy
Graphic Novels Comics
School
Teen
Coming of Age
Middle Grade
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats 4.

Task 15.2 option B - American Born Chinese
The genre Middle Grade is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Graphic Novels
Young Adult
Comics
Fiction
Fant..."
Hmm, I am reading that rule now and I don't see Middle Grade included. It mentions children and kids. There are references to MG as a Bookfinder category, but that's a different issue.
Any book that has "childrens" or "kids" listed as a genre on its main page MUST be validated in the following manner - etc.
I do see this book has a level of MG+ and I'll be glad to repost with that, but I'd like to know what I am missing from the rules page. Thanks!
Robin P wrote: "Hmm, I am reading that rule now and I don't see Middle Grade included. It mentions children and kids. There are references to MG as a Bookfinder category, but that's a different issue."
Apologies, I linked to an outdated version of the rules thread. The current rules thread does have the provision for Middle Grade as an MPG.
Apologies, I linked to an outdated version of the rules thread. The current rules thread does have the provision for Middle Grade as an MPG.
Marie-Anne message 2279
Neither of your linked books qualify for Golden Oldies tickets (published in 2017 and 1995 respectively).
I have counted your Big Book ticket for The City of Brass.
Neither of your linked books qualify for Golden Oldies tickets (published in 2017 and 1995 respectively).
I have counted your Big Book ticket for The City of Brass.

Great, thanks for the speedy followup! I am impressed how the Mods can keep track of so many complex rules and details. I will repost with the IL info.

I have a discrepency in my readerboard calculation and was wondering where it was from
I calculated 680 to the end of 2300 and you have me at 655
What I have marked finished:
All 5 tasks 50
All 10 tasks 100
All 15 tasks 150
All 20 tasks 200
6 25 tasks ( not 25.5) 150
30.1 30
Total 680
Can you tell me if there is anything I should repost? Thanks for all the work you do with this.
Shanna_redwind wrote: "Hi
I have a discrepency in my readerboard calculation and was wondering where it was from
I calculated 680 to the end of 2300 and you have me at 655
What I have marked finished:
All 5 tasks 50
All..."
Apologies, I managed to miss your claim for 25.3. It's fixed now and should show correctly in the next Readerboard update.
I have a discrepency in my readerboard calculation and was wondering where it was from
I calculated 680 to the end of 2300 and you have me at 655
What I have marked finished:
All 5 tasks 50
All..."
Apologies, I managed to miss your claim for 25.3. It's fixed now and should show correctly in the next Readerboard update.
Kim O message 2304
Task 30.3 Option 3A - your book must share a title word with that of a TV show from Lucy Liu's TV filmography. "Icing on the Cake" is the title of an episode, not the show itself, and therefore Black Cake does not work for this task.
Task 30.3 Option 3A - your book must share a title word with that of a TV show from Lucy Liu's TV filmography. "Icing on the Cake" is the title of an episode, not the show itself, and therefore Black Cake does not work for this task.
Sue T message 2309
When claiming a children's book with an IL of MG/MY, all AR Bookfinder info must be posted, including the BL and AR points.
Please see Books Formats 4d for more information.
When claiming a children's book with an IL of MG/MY, all AR Bookfinder info must be posted, including the BL and AR points.
Please see Books Formats 4d for more information.

Rebecca NJ message 2310
Task 10.6 - Hurricane Song: A Novel of New Orleans
The genre Middle Grade is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Young Adult
Historical Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Teen
Survival
Fiction
Adventure
Audiobook
Action
Middle Grade
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats 4.
Task 10.6 - Hurricane Song: A Novel of New Orleans
The genre Middle Grade is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Young Adult
Historical Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Teen
Survival
Fiction
Adventure
Audiobook
Action
Middle Grade
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats 4.
Emurphy wrote: "Hi, I just entered a post (#2352). Book needed MPG Feminism, which it has, but on the computer, I just had to hit the more... button to see it. I can see it on the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ app on my phone. I just..."
I've just approved that book in the task help thread.
I've just approved that book in the task help thread.

I have a discrepency in my readerboard calculation and was wondering where it was from
I calculated 680 to the end of 2300 and you have me at 655
What I have marked finis..."
No problem. Thanks for checking
Rachel CA message 2319
Just a note that you might want to check your records - Found in Translation is task 15.10, not 15.1.
No need to repost.
Just a note that you might want to check your records - Found in Translation is task 15.10, not 15.1.
No need to repost.
Kathy P message 2335
Task 20.2 requires a minimum page count of 250 pages. Bonaventure Mystical Writings does not meet this threshold.
Task 20.2 requires a minimum page count of 250 pages. Bonaventure Mystical Writings does not meet this threshold.

Maria Jo wrote: "Jayne, I am missing 2 IAF tickets on the Readerboard from messages 2323 and 2324. Thanks for checking on that for me!"
Found and fixed, sorry about that.
Found and fixed, sorry about that.
Pinar messages 2405-2409, 2411-2412
Where a task requires multiple parts, please include all parts of the task in the same post.
As there's technically nothing in the rules about this (although I'm sure something will swiftly be added!) I will process your posts, but please bear this in mind for future challenges.
Where a task requires multiple parts, please include all parts of the task in the same post.
As there's technically nothing in the rules about this (although I'm sure something will swiftly be added!) I will process your posts, but please bear this in mind for future challenges.
Pinar messages 2405/2406
Task 25.2 option 2 - Elmas Avcıları
The genre Childrens is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Classics
Adventure
Fiction
Science Fiction
French Literature
Novels
Childrens
France
Literature
19th Century
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats 4.
Task 25.2 option 2 - Elmas Avcıları
The genre Childrens is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Classics
Adventure
Fiction
Science Fiction
French Literature
Novels
Childrens
France
Literature
19th Century
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats 4.
Pinar messages 2409/2411/2412
Task 50.1 book 3 requires you to state that you have never been to your dream destination.
Task 50.1 book 3 requires you to state that you have never been to your dream destination.
Ann A message 2414
Task 25.4 book B requires you to read a book by a single author - The Diary of a Nobody has two authors listed (George Grosssmith and Weedon Grosssmith).
Task 25.4 book B requires you to read a book by a single author - The Diary of a Nobody has two authors listed (George Grosssmith and Weedon Grosssmith).
Kristen IA message 2449
Task 30.3 option 2 - The Case of the Missing Marquess
The genre Middle Grade is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Mystery
Historical Fiction
Young Adult
Middle Grade
Fiction
Historical
Childrens
Audiobook
Adventure
Mystery Thriller
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats 4.
Task 30.3 option 2 - The Case of the Missing Marquess
The genre Middle Grade is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Mystery
Historical Fiction
Young Adult
Middle Grade
Fiction
Historical
Childrens
Audiobook
Adventure
Mystery Thriller
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats 4.

Meg wrote: "Hi, I think you might have missed my post #2390. My total should be 845 but it's 815 on the readerboard and I don't see any notes for me in this thread"
I have post 2390 (task 30.1) recorded for you, but my records are missing 30.2 - let me quickly check that for you.
Edit: found it! Sorry about that, I'll get the Readerboard updated now. Congratulations on completing the challenge!
I have post 2390 (task 30.1) recorded for you, but my records are missing 30.2 - let me quickly check that for you.
Edit: found it! Sorry about that, I'll get the Readerboard updated now. Congratulations on completing the challenge!

I have post 2390 (task 30.1) re..."
Awesome, thank you!

I'm done for the Summer, but thought I'd do a last check on my totals.
I appreciate the bonus, but my Golden Oldies total now differs from my records. I have only 4 posted in my records, but the Readerboard says 5. I'm not sure where that one came from.

Message #2383 - 15.7
Message #2384 - 20.1
Message #2385 - 20.2
Message #2386 - 20.3
Message #2387 - 20.4
Message #2388 - 25.7
I didn't see any other problems here besides Message 2310.

It’s very generous, but I seem to have 5 points more than I should have on the Readerboard. I make it 765 and the Readerboard has me at 770.
I don’t know if it’s a typo or I’ve accidentally been credited with someone else’s points. The only 5 point tasks I didn’t do were the elephant one and 5.10, if that helps find the culprit.
Congratulations, though, on surviving your first season as the reviewing Mod! I cannot imagine how much of a time commitment it must be, and thank you for doing it!
Kathy KS wrote: "Kathy KS
I'm done for the Summer, but thought I'd do a last check on my totals.
I appreciate the bonus, but my Golden Oldies total now differs from my records. I have only 4 posted in my records,..."
Kathy KS wrote: "Kathy KS
I'm done for the Summer, but thought I'd do a last check on my totals.
I appreciate the bonus, but my Golden Oldies total now differs from my records. I have only 4 posted in my records,..."
Apologies, I'd awarded you someone else's GO ticket. Will correct that for the final Readerboard
I'm done for the Summer, but thought I'd do a last check on my totals.
I appreciate the bonus, but my Golden Oldies total now differs from my records. I have only 4 posted in my records,..."
Kathy KS wrote: "Kathy KS
I'm done for the Summer, but thought I'd do a last check on my totals.
I appreciate the bonus, but my Golden Oldies total now differs from my records. I have only 4 posted in my records,..."
Apologies, I'd awarded you someone else's GO ticket. Will correct that for the final Readerboard
Rebecca NJ wrote: "Hi! I know it's the end of the season craziness but it looks like my posts from yesterday afternoon may have been skipped -
Message #2383 - 15.7
Message #2384 - 20.1
Message #2385 - 20.2
Message #..."
Sorry about that, I do have your points logged but must've skipped it on the Readerboard. Will fix that imminently.
Message #2383 - 15.7
Message #2384 - 20.1
Message #2385 - 20.2
Message #..."
Sorry about that, I do have your points logged but must've skipped it on the Readerboard. Will fix that imminently.
Sarah wrote: "Sarah E
It’s very generous, but I seem to have 5 points more than I should have on the Readerboard. I make it 765 and the Readerboard has me at 770.
I don’t know if it’s a typo or I’ve accidenta..."
Found the culprit. I'd accidentally awarded you 15 points for a 10 point task.
Will get that fixed for you.
It’s very generous, but I seem to have 5 points more than I should have on the Readerboard. I make it 765 and the Readerboard has me at 770.
I don’t know if it’s a typo or I’ve accidenta..."
Found the culprit. I'd accidentally awarded you 15 points for a 10 point task.
Will get that fixed for you.
Kristen IA message 2451
Task 20.4 option 2 - Always Mine
The genre Childrens is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Romance
Contemporary Romance
Contemporary
Firefighters
Adult
Abuse
New Adult
Fiction
Chick Lit
Childrens
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats 4, or if this is not a childrens book, ask for it to be verified in Not Really For Kids.
Task 20.4 option 2 - Always Mine
The genre Childrens is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Romance
Contemporary Romance
Contemporary
Firefighters
Adult
Abuse
New Adult
Fiction
Chick Lit
Childrens
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats 4, or if this is not a childrens book, ask for it to be verified in Not Really For Kids.
EmilyGraceR message 2456
All task claims must include a link to the book(s) you read.
Additionally, all claim posts must include an up-to-date total of points.
All task claims must include a link to the book(s) you read.
Additionally, all claim posts must include an up-to-date total of points.
Shanna Redwind message 24921
Task 25.5 option 2 - The Arm of the Starfish
The genre Childrens is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Young Adult
Fiction
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Childrens
Mystery
Teen
Juvenile
Science Fiction Fantasy
Classics
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats 4.
Task 25.5 option 2 - The Arm of the Starfish
The genre Childrens is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Young Adult
Fiction
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Childrens
Mystery
Teen
Juvenile
Science Fiction Fantasy
Classics
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats 4.

Thanks for looking into this Jayne! Thanks for all of your work this season.

Task 25.5 option 2 - The Arm of the Starfish
The genre Childrens is present on the main page.
Genres at review:
Young Adult
Fiction
Fantasy
Science Fic..."
Bah, too tired last night when posting. I had it on my record. Ah well. Thanks for moderating. You did a great job
Kathy KS wrote: "Wrong thread, JennRenee!"
geez! thanks! There is a lot of tabs open on my screen right now. :)
geez! thanks! There is a lot of tabs open on my screen right now. :)
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OK, so things haven't changed and I can't use. Right?