Thanks to Kim for a couple o' gems via e-mail today. A graphic to a humourous picture hailing a new software release from an "800 lb gorilla" which shall remain unnamed and a link to an on-line community.

I was tempted to post the graphic in-line here, but haven't in the interest of keeping cease and desist missives down to a dull roar.

I'm not sure exactly how the logistics work, but bookcrossing.com looks interesting. I think they're onto something.

I especially like their good karma: priceless reference -- it's the bottom line on their server stats in the top-right corner of their page.