What is the difference between a release note and a journal entry?
On the Release Notes page of the BC site, Ron tells us that if you are giving the book to a known individual, make journal entries. If the recipient is unknown, make a release note. So, if you leave the book in a caf or on a park bench, it is a wild book-you dont know who will get it—make a release note. This way, the book gets one of those cute little running book logos and appears on the Go Hunting page. Other members can, and do, go out hunting for this book. If you give the book to your sister or a co-worker, or if you mail it to another book crosser, make a journal entry—you do know the recipient. This brings up another issue–some feel that sending a book through the mail should be a release note, since so many things can happen to the book–things besides reaching the intended recipient. I will tell you my view of this, and leave you to make your own choice. The only books that I consider to be wild are those than can be hunted by anyone. Ok, you are saying, If I leave a boo
