http://www.shelfari.com/weeza/shelf
Now, this book sharing site is deceptive: upload your current books and share your library with others, sounds safe, right? WRONG!It is the devil incarnate to your wallet!
As if I didn't have enough books to read, I can now browse thousands of other users bookcases. Do you see the simplistic "you must buy this book" lullabye that this can inspire? Just click on a page,and similar books on user pages across the world pop up.It recommends books, it finds like minded collectors, it inspires a need to show off every book you have ever read. Why? I'm not sure, but those shelves call to me....no really, they do!
See the cleverly hidden message? Network your books with others...share the joy of books...BUY THIS BOOK! You MUST have it!
I am either a schmuck or supportive, as this deceptively simple tool lulled me into posting my book collection. The true evil lies in the conflict within, when it shows you other users pages, with book tastes similar to yours, yet somehow you are expected to resist temptation.
I think not, my willpower dissolved after 10 books.
It is simplistic, effective and addicting. You are warned!
Click on the arrow on the "shelf" images below to peruse my section...but go no further. Other pages will entice you with books you MUST have, and sucker you in to buying them in a sense of solidarity with other readers.
I love this site, all kidding aside, but it is strangely addictive.
7/12/07
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