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[Eckhart Aurelius Hughes]

With everything that is going on right now with our President, the job cuts, the tariffs, etc., I think that you picked a good business to get into. If people don't have jobs or money to do any socializing, they can always stay home and read. What do you think? Will OBC be affected by any of this government hogwash?

Hi, Shirley Labzentis,

Thank you for your question.

OnlineBookClub is an international website, not just in the USA.

Even if the USA and everyone in it magically disappeared with the magical snap of a fingures, OnlineBookClub would still probably do fine, at least assuming I was either spared or was able to select a replacement for me before being disappeared.



With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes

[Eckhart Aurelius Hughes]

Hi Scott,

You recently posted on social media: "I'm blessed these days....Took a lot of long nights just to get these days." If you don't believe in God, as He is generally defined as an omnipotent, omnipresent, loving, forgiving being, by whom are you blessed? I've never heard the term used by anyone who doesn't worship God, albeit as a member of a religion or not.

Thank you
Kind regards
Alida

Hi, Alida Spies,

I don't recall saying that I don't believe in God.

If I did, I'd assume I'd at least phrase it with the indefinite article "a" and a lowercase g for the word god, such as by saying:

"I don't believe there is a god."

However, I don't recall saying that either.

Saying either the following seems a bit like a contradiction to me:

I don't believe in the God.

I don't believe in God.


It seems like a contradiction because, if one doesn't believe that person/being exists, then who are the referring to with the definite proper noun upper-case G, God?

In any case, if you quote for me verbatim the exact sentences where I explicitly said I don't believe in a god, gods, and/or the specific God to whom you refer specifically with the definite upper-case G version of the word, I can both explain what I meant by that and answer your question that related to it.


With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes

[Eckhart Aurelius Hughes]

On the OBC site, there are two things I've noticed, regarding this topic. They are:
1. When two editors, after having edited the same review, presented different ratings on certain categories, e.g. number of errors identified in the review, a process is kicked in to resolve the differences. The brief around this states something like "it's no big deal"; I don't remember the exact words. Actually, it is a big deal, because whoever "loses" the argument, is issued with a warning and after a certain number of warnings is banned from performing edits.

I am not very familiar with that aspect of the website, but from your description it does sound like the wording ("no big deal") contradicts the process it describes. Thus, I strongly encourage to you to make an official suggestion at OnlineBookClub to change that (i.e. to remove the "no big deal" text and instead provide proper notice that too many objectively inaccurate scorecards will cause one to no longer be able to score reviews). If you are already have access to the OnlineBookClub Canny, you can post that suggestion directly yourself for vote. Otherwise, you can make it by sending it to your dedicated support specialist, meaning send it in using the official OnlineBookClub contact form.

2. The same applies to PRQs.

Then my advice is the same. I strongly advise you to put in a formal suggestion to fix that by using the url=https://onlinebookclub.org/contact/]the official OnlineBookClub contact form[/url].

Any member at OnlineBookClub can submit a suggested change for a vote, and then the programming team implements the suggestions one at a time based on the number of votes.


With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes

[Eckhart Aurelius Hughes]

Hi Scott,

I know this facility is not meant for OBC support-related questions, but I'm desperate. What is the escalation path for problems not understood by the OBC support team?

Thank you
Alida Spies

Hi, Alida Spies,

If your dedicated support specialist is not providing you great support, simply ask your dedidicated support specialist to escalate the matter to management. Then a manager will join the support chat.

Do make sure to always use the official contact form, which you can find at:

https://OnlineBookClub.org/contact/


Any other contact method will not provide the best support, since your messages won't be automatically sent to your dedicated support specialist and since they won't all be grouped together like they are in the support chat.


With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes

[Eckhart Aurelius Hughes]

Hi Scott,

Friends of mine live in a housing complex, I think you refer to it as a housing estate in the USA. Their neighbor is very erratic and at times very unpleasant. She lodges complaints for non-existent issues with the Body Corporate, goes from one house to the next spreading lies and teases my friend's dog (and several other petty things as well). When she finds work, she comes and apologizes and everything is OK while she's working. Unfortunately, she also lies about her qualifications and experience and can't keep a job for long. She's in her forties, but she acts like a child. They've had several conversations with her, spoken to her mother and ignored her (unless it's an official complaint that requires an official response). Nothing works. She owns the house, hence she can't be asked to leave. What advice can you give?

Kind regards
Alida Spies

Hi, Alida Spies,

I have just now posted an answer to the above question:

Mentoring Q&A: My neighbor is difficult, childish, and unpleasant. I'm trying to change her behavior but nothing works. What is your advice?

[Eckhart Aurelius Hughes]

I often fancy reading the best grammar book. Can you tell me the name of an easy and bestseller grammar book to add to my reading list?

I'm sorry; I'm not sure what you mean by "grammar book". Can you explain this question in more detail to me?

[Eckhart Aurelius Hughes]

Hi Scott,

What advice will you give someone who is afflicted by a phobia? To avoid confusion, the definition of a phobia is, "an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something."

Kind regards
Alida Spies

I think I already answered this in my answers to the following questions:

I get so nervous when I am singing in front of other people. I think I fear being criticized and fear being embarrassed. How can I overcome this?

How do you deal with anxiety and fear of failure?

What do you do when you feel like you are failing to take the steps to fulfill your purpose due due to fear of failure and lack of confidence?

What is your advice for someone who wants to do X but fears rejection?

What do I do when I am afraid?

I have interviewed for a new job that want, and I am afraid. I am afraid of not getting the job, and I am afraid of how I'll manage if I do get the job. What is your advice?


With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes

[Eckhart Aurelius Hughes]

What should one do when everything is not working out financially? Even with multiple trials that is. Many people would tell me not to give up but that's the only option available.

Please see my answer to the following question:

What "should" I do if... ?


With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes

[Eckhart Aurelius Hughes]

I believe I have answered all the questions posted in this topic.

If I missed anyone's question, please do let me know.

[Wamboi Susan]

What is the maximum number of days of mentorship program ?

[Eckhart Aurelius Hughes]

What is the maximum number of days of mentorship program ?

I'm sorry; I don't fully understand the question. Can you re-post your question both (1) with much more elaboration and (2) making sure to thoroughly proofread it to make sure it is extremely clear and in fluent, grammatically correct English?

[Kaidynn frazier]

What do you do when it seems like your mates are moving forward in life but you aren’t despite putting in twice as much effort?

[Surabhi Rani]

You talk about some kind of 'eternal punishment.' What is that?

[Wamboi Susan]

Thank you scott
I have had an opportunity to go through the questions asked here ,and I found my questions answered,indeed we are all in it together. For now I don't have questions that have not been answered when I do I will ask.

[Eckhart Aurelius Hughes]

What do you do when it seems like your mates are moving forward in life but you aren’t despite putting in twice as much effort?

I have just now posted an answer to your question as worded:

Mentoring Q&A: "What do you (the human we call Eckhart Aurelius) do when you are in situation XYZ?"


However, I do recommend you re-post your question with more clear wording that more accurately and clearly represents what you mean to ask exactly.


With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes