a proposal

[lotusbiosm]

No, not to me. But I have an idea: They rate movies, and tv, and video and computer games. But not books. So my idea is that publishers should get together and create a code that lets readers know what they're getting. Not to keep kids from buying explicit stuff, or to restrict library access, but just so you know, before you recommend a book to a friend, or pick it up yourself or for your kids. So that you don't pick up a book on the grounds that the plot sounds good and get slammed with unexpected gratuitous sex. Or conversely, so that if you're looking for something raunchy (I know there are people who are) you get it, and not something else. The SFBC warns about explicit language in the books it sells, b/c SF readers have such varied tastes, and some are more into that than others. I don't think it would be that hard. Just a thought.

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To the protector:

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Re: To the protector:

[lotusbiosm.livejournal.com]

oh, so you're using my journal as a place to store your writing? it's ok. I will protect you from the Tiger Moth. And you're more than just a candidate ;)