Adblock breaks this site

Reading ... do you actually do it?

Discussion in 'Something For All' started by Sythe, Jun 5, 2010.

?

Reading ... do you actually do it?

Poll closed Sep 3, 2010.
  1. Yes, I read at least one book a month

    82 vote(s)
    32.7%
  2. Yes, I read one book a week, or more.

    52 vote(s)
    20.7%
  3. No, I barely read books at all.

    91 vote(s)
    36.3%
  4. No, I barely read anything at all.

    26 vote(s)
    10.4%
  1. FireZ

    FireZ BRZ Club Member (2014)
    Retired Administrator Highly Respected

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2009
    Posts:
    27,899
    Referrals:
    20
    Sythe Gold:
    2,410
    Detective Top Striker Sythe Awards 2013 Winner Sythe's 10th Anniversary Heidy Not sure if srs or just newfag...
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    I will say without a doubt that I read slower now then I did when I was in school. I will also say it is because of the fact I don't read as much as I used to.
     
  2. Tgump

    Tgump Hero
    Retired Global Moderator Zombie

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2007
    Posts:
    6,541
    Referrals:
    8
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Two Factor Authentication User
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    Leave it to Sythe to start a debate about the availability of audiobooks.

    I really don't read as often than I should. I know there are lots of great books out there, like Atlas Shrugged or Brave New World I should get into, but I need a physical copy of a book for me to fully grasp the book. I can read online, but it doesn't hold my attention. I generally get distracted by other elements on the computer. It comes with ADHD. Audiobooks are even worse at holding my attention.
     
  3. volvic

    volvic Guru
    Banned

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2009
    Posts:
    1,382
    Referrals:
    0
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    I read the newspaper daily and such.

    I don't have time in my week to be reading novels...

    I'm either enjoying time with my friends, Athletics or doing homework or revision.

    About a year ago I was really a really keen on reading finishing all the Halo series books in under 2 months.

    I've got a iPad now but it still doesn't motivate me to want to read..
     
  4. MiP2

    MiP2 Forum Addict
    Banned

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2009
    Posts:
    385
    Referrals:
    0
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    Yes, I read 1-2 books a week, sometimes even more if I'm bored.
    I like fantasy / scient(ish) books.
     
  5. Mage Tanker

    Mage Tanker Apprentice
    Banned

    Joined:
    May 26, 2009
    Posts:
    664
    Referrals:
    3
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    I dont really read book, boring in my opinion, but i dont mind reading magazines being whatever, something thats very interesting such as cook book, latest things comming out etc. anything that looks interesting is great.
     
  6. kill dank

    kill dank Hero

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2010
    Posts:
    6,471
    Referrals:
    2
    Sythe Gold:
    13
    St. Patrick's Day 2013
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    i read like a book a month. if eBooks count, then like 1 or 2 a week
     
  7. Finally_Found_Freedom

    Finally_Found_Freedom Guru
    Banned

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2009
    Posts:
    1,538
    Referrals:
    2
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    I read quite often and from any genre.
     
  8. Wolfdog

    Wolfdog Untired, we stand. Exhausted, we fall.
    Retired Sectional Moderator

    Joined:
    May 11, 2009
    Posts:
    2,611
    Referrals:
    2
    Sythe Gold:
    87
    Discord Unique ID:
    431330502142722048
    Discord Username:
    wolfdog
    Nitro Booster Hoover Extreme Homosex Homosex Potamus
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    I love reading, whenever im not cruising sythe lol
     
  9. ChrisCol

    ChrisCol Formerly known as ChrisColpitts
    $25 USD Donor

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2009
    Posts:
    1,220
    Referrals:
    0
    Sythe Gold:
    6
    Discord Username:
    chris sythe#0988
    Tier 1 Prizebox
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    Love reading tbh, I don't read to often though as it's hard to find the time (usually to tired at night) but when you get into a good book it's hard to put it down.

    EDIT: should have said, "I don't read as often as i use to, as I don't enough time lately."
     
  10. Gohan

    Gohan Legend
    Retired Sectional Moderator Cracker Head $25 USD Donor Prince Yobabo

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2007
    Posts:
    23,695
    Referrals:
    16
    Sythe Gold:
    248
    Discord Unique ID:
    100075291572998144
    Spam Forum Participant Rust Player
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    Unless I'm forced to read.
     
  11. SuF

    SuF Legend
    Pirate Retired Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2007
    Posts:
    14,212
    Referrals:
    28
    Sythe Gold:
    1,234
    Discord Unique ID:
    203283096668340224
    <3 n4n0 Two Factor Authentication User Community Participant Spam Forum Participant Sythe's 10th Anniversary
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    I read books for school, but outside of that the last time I read a book was when I was on a school trip and I read like 5 books. >_>. I used to read a lot more though.
     
  12. Kleenex

    Kleenex Grand Master
    Banned

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2008
    Posts:
    2,815
    Referrals:
    2
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    I love books. Especially Fahrenheit 451 and Lord of the Flies. I am a very fast reader, so about 1+ a week. I like Stephen King, also. There's just something about books that is just... fantastic.
     
  13. The Riddler_

    The Riddler_ Grand Master
    Banned

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2008
    Posts:
    2,779
    Referrals:
    3
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    I would like to read more books, but I hardly ever do. I've read about 4 books in all from cover to cover. The rest I skim for school. I read random article from time to time.
     
  14. case_closed

    case_closed Forum Addict

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2009
    Posts:
    283
    Referrals:
    0
    Sythe Gold:
    12
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    I only read manga..if anything.
     
  15. driveahonda

    driveahonda Guru
    Banned

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2009
    Posts:
    1,324
    Referrals:
    0
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    only read what is mandatory in school, nothing else besides car magazines
     
  16. Ermky

    Ermky Apprentice

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2007
    Posts:
    754
    Referrals:
    0
    Sythe Gold:
    3
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    I tend to only read the newspaper.

    It's really enjoyable to read books, and in some rare cases, I become hooked in a book and i can't stop reading it. Unfortunately, this happens very seldom.

    I hope that I will start to read more books someday, just for the sake of reading. I find it hard to find anything to read seeing as i never read!

    I've tried going to the library in hope of finding a book that catches my interests but I never found anything.
     
  17. Maleficent

    Maleficent Forum Addict
    $5 USD Donor

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2009
    Posts:
    612
    Referrals:
    0
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    I don't read books often but i would read anything interesting. Mostly anything in SFA i would read about may it be an article or a chapter or 2 of a book. I like to learn a bit about everything.
     
  18. Evan Wears Prada

    Evan Wears Prada Guru
    $5 USD Donor New

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2009
    Posts:
    1,011
    Referrals:
    1
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    I tend to read in spurts, where I'll read a ton of books, but then I'll go months without reading a book, it's weird.
     
  19. chaosdestro0

    chaosdestro0 Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2008
    Posts:
    95
    Referrals:
    1
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    I get to read 1984, Brave New World, and Prince for school over the summer. I've also read most of the Michael Crichton books in my free time.

    I'm a lifeguard and get to read during my 40 minute breaks
     
  20. dreavyn

    dreavyn Newcomer

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2010
    Posts:
    6
    Referrals:
    0
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Reading ... do you actually do it?

    Generally I read quite often, it gives me something to draw my inspiration from.

    And also,

    I find them quite difficult to absorb as well >_<
    (I'm really picky about tone and expression in the reader's voice)
    A bad reader just ruins it :(
     
< Aliens--Never going to see them-- | Parents and Technology >


 
 
Adblock breaks this site