Nordic Noir discussion

Member participation in this group is important to us so that everyone can share their experiences with the genre and their likes and dislikes. While we realize that many people prefer to lurk, this does not provide the participation we would like. All members are encouraged to post and if you do not participate, then you will be removed from the group after two months.

Sounds good!

Man, you guys are such hard task masters, lol. Read and understood, and agree whole heartedly.

We are just looking to have a group where we can have some really good conversations re: Nordic Noir and that the group is really seen as a reference for the genre.

I'll just sic Naomi on people if you guys misbehave ;)

Wait a minute..I am the pussycat out of the two moderators of this group!

so what does that make me?? lol!

Hmmmm, I can't say..this is a family group!!

I was just joshing you, Dee and Naomi. I agree wholeheartedly with your rule. I love to read, but I also love a lot of participation and discussion. Great rule.

Notice how Dee got really quiet! Just my opinion, but this is just a genre that I would really love to break down and rip apart...it is such a unique way of writing.

Dee is theoretically at work...besides, like you said - this is a family group ;)

Oops, okay! But I am currently in the middle of The girl who played with fire. That and two more books are my whole experience with Nordic Noir! Also, so far I have read them in Spanish, my native language. I am planning to read more since I am tremendously ejoying Stieg Larsson's books. But I'm also writing my dissertation. So it takes time to finish a book... :S

its cool Ana - come by and chat in the intro thread, or the why you like NN thread - we should probably start a Larsson one thinkign about it

No fears...just let us know that you are still alive..Hopefully we can give you some other information to look at to expand from Stieg Larsson. Dee is in the middle of her Ph.D. program..so hopefully(never know with Dee, tehehehe) she can show you some sympathy!!

trust me...I have all the sympathy in the work for people doing their dissertation - Ana we shall have to talk ;)

Don't Ana!! She will try to talk you into writing her dissertation! tehehehe

well, maybe not write, but editing ;)

Wait a minute..didn't you just blast an author who asked you to do that?!?!

lol! we are allowed to have outside editors...no this was an author that spammed my blog on a random review wanting me to read her book for military issues

what is that old saying..you say Potato..I say potatoe...

OK Ladies, I agree and promise to participate.

Naomi wrote: "Don't Ana!! She will try to talk you into writing her dissertation! tehehehe"

LOL, as long as Dee writes mine!

Okay... but I did introduce myself in the Introductions thread, days ago. I don't want to read posts on Stieg Larsson nor the Millenium Trilogy before I finish reading the books. What if someone, inadvertently, spoils my expectations! :S

I agree, it sure makes a much more interesting group if everyone participates and has input...

Okay, okay. I will try to participate, though I much prefer to be the quiet kid in the back of the class.

Awesome! ill try and participate as much as I can! :)

I confess to being a bit of a wallflower, but I realize it will be good for me to step out of my comfort zone and muss up the courage to add my two cents worth to the discussion. This is a great idea!

Christine wrote: "Okay, okay. I will try to participate, though I much prefer to be the quiet kid in the back of the class."

Same here but will try to participate too!, ;)

My mouth speaks for itself.

I'll definitely participate too. Scandinavian mystery writing is one of my favorite genres.

Wow-this is scary.

Not that I'm usually shy. Or able to keep my mouth shut (or, I guess, my keyboard fingers still) for 2 months, but sheesh.

I can see this is really "Nordic Noir"-I'm surprised the only penalty is being removed from the group, lol.

Hey, wait. What exactly do you mean by "removed"?

I'll participate. I promise.

Naomi wouldn't let me be too mean ;)

as for removed, the mods can remove a member from the group, and if that happens, the member can't just join again - they have to request permission

We just want to make sure the group is a discussion group. In a ton of GR groups, the groups are large, but the majority of people are lurkers which really does nothing to promote discussions. If someone comes to the group, there is a reason for it and we want to make sure that we can offer it!

Also, it is not like if you don't make a comment everyday that we are going to chop your hands off (alright I won't do that, can't guarantee Dee!) but we want to know that you are alive.

nah, i'll give you at least a week before I start any chopping ;)

And you will start with the fingers first??? ;)

one joint at a time - start with the finger tips, and then do the second joint...got to draw out that torture

I always knew you were a sick puppy!!

bwahahahahahaha

I am not a good participant nor am I a good friend. However, I am a voracious reader. I will read the monthly book and try to make benign, constructive comments. It's hard when one is an opinionated bully.

Dee, I think you have been hanging around with Naomi too long. :)

Lyn M wrote: "Dee, I think you have been hanging around with Naomi too long. :)"

How do you know I haven't been hanging with Dee too long? Maybe she is the bad influence? HUH,HUH

@ Old Crow...Have you seen some of us!! We could take on some debating and you did use the word constructive!!

Naomi wrote: "Lyn M wrote: "Dee, I think you have been hanging around with Naomi too long. :)"

How do you know I haven't been hanging with Dee too long? Maybe she is the bad influence? HUH,HUH

@ Old Crow...Hav..."

I find it hard to believe that anyone could corrupt you, dearie.

I don't know..you know that Dee...she is a pretty corrupting person..plus, you saw her earlier posts re: utilizing violence AND torture in the group!!

There is a reason why naomi is the sanity and I'm in the insanity ;)

Sort of like Jekyll and Hide. Why do you think she and I are friends, she makes me look sane!!

LMBO, you two are too much.

and you love us for it ;)

Yes Ma'am, I do. :)

Ellie wrote: "Wow-this is scary.

Not that I'm usually shy. Or able to keep my mouth shut (or, I guess, my keyboard fingers still) for 2 months, but sheesh.

I can see this is really "Nordic Noir"-I'm surprised..."

*Removed* is a euphamism, like sanctioned, liquidated, etc. I essence, it means the moderators will hunt you down and you will disappear. It sounds harsh, but encourages people to contribute.

So, Jim..you know Dee then?!? lol