Are you a scroller or a page-turner?

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Re: Are you a scroller or a page-turner?

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I prefer scrolling since it is a bit quicker in pdfs and downloads .
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Definitely a page turner.
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Post by Leonie Vermaak »

I've tried the scrolling method and it didn't work for me. As it is I love physical books much more than e-books and the page-turning mode, makes it feel more like a book to me. The scrolling method feels like I'm just reading a random document, even if the book is interesting, it just doesn't feel right to me.
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When I use the Kindle app on my phone I use the scrolling mode, but on my Kindle I use the page turning mode.
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Post by Marie Chalupová »

Page turner for sure. I hate scrolling. I am mostly reading digitally and recently even started reading on Kindle app rather than just Kindle, but I still need that feel of turning a page.
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Post by Fatola Fatai »

Turning pages is far more convenient to me that scrolling. Most especially while reading in a not too convenient position. So i find it easier to turn than scrolling.
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Post by Dennis Nickerson »

I am a notetaker when I read. It helps me to reflect on what I have read and write a short review when I am finished. So, I guess I am a page-turner.
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Page turning is so easy though! Besides it helps me concentrate on what I'm reading instead of scrolling down and spoiling whats going to happen, as I've been known to do with scrolling books. lol
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Post by Silvia Sianto »

, it depends on the app I'm using. If I'm using kindle or ibooks, I love turning the pages but if I'm reading a PDF on my computer, then I love to scroll.
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definitely a scroller, since it allows for a continuous flow of text, which can be particularly appealing if you’re used to scrolling through content on your devices. like tiktok, and other apps
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Page-turner, for sure. I find reading books in the paper format so much easier than reading them on devices.
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Post by jjaroc86 »

I used to read ALOT as my grandparents owned a bookstore. Probably partly the reason why I don't really pickup a book and read as much anymore. Anyway, for myself, I prefer to scroll through a book anymore lately. Also, when I'm super busy or can't get my hands free (thanks kiddos) for a few minutes and wanna try and get some reading in, I love listening to an audiobook. I was intro'd to these back in grade school and it's so peaceful and calming for me. I also am able to do more visualizations in my mind using them. So Audiobooks are like a higher love of mine, scrolling second.
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Post by Allybuggyboo »

I'm a page turner because I want my ebook experience to feel like a real book. It helps me stay focused and engaged with the material.
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Post by Esther-David »

I'm definitely a page-turner! I prefer real books, and I like when I can 'turn' pages in e-books.
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Post by Robynn Coulter »

I am a page turner. I don't like scrolling because if it's not a book, it brings up ads! (think newspaper stories online or blog posts)
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