Moleskinerie / Discuss

che moleman    says:

I got this idea after reading a post by Gemma McTear here in Moleskinerie on Flickr. She suggested a thread like this, but I figured the idea was good enough to start a whole new thread.

Basically, if you have lost a Moleskine, let others know here. You'd be surprised how many people read this. Likewise, if you have found someone's Moleskine, let them know here. This works strictly on the honor system, but I'm sure that anyone who loses a personal notebook like that would love it if someone else returned it.

A few basic "rules":

1. The world being what it is, don't post personal information such as addresses and phone numbers here. If someone feels their notebook is the one found, Flickr makes it easy to contact the finder one on one.

2. Be honest. I've seen cases of blackmail or extortion (how ghastly!) in other forums, let's not sink to that level. I'm very impressed by the level of professionalism and politeness in this group. Any reward(s) offered is strictly at the discretion and responsibility of the owner. Also, if there are other items found with the notebook, leave them as is. Remember, the honor system works if everyone wants it to.

3. For now, let's only post missing or found notebooks here. There are several other threads which involve general discussions of losing a notebook, but this one should be only for lost & found type posts only.

SUGGESTED INFORMATION TO INCLUDE WITH POSTS:

If you do lose or find a Moleskine, when posting it here include the following:

1. City and location where the notebook was found (e.g. "Chico's Tacos" restaurant on Dyer St. in El Paso)

2. Any peculiar or identifying marks or information on the notebook

3. Person's first name and surname initial, if available. I'm cautious about posting full names, but like I said, Flickr makes it easy for members to contact each other one on one.

4. Contact options. For Flickr members, this should be easy. For non-members, leave a contact e-mail. Anything more should only be shared one on one once positive ID and confirmation has been made between parties. Remember, though, once contact is made, it's strictly your own responsibility. I'm pretty sure Flickr will assume no responsibility for the actions of private parties.

Other than that, this should be pretty straightforward. Let's keep this thread relevant and only post lost and found items here. For general discussion on what it is to lose a notebook, journal, or diary or other general info on this topic, including your recovery stories and outcomes, there is a Lost and Found Notebooks and Diaries group where lost and found posts and general discussion (including recovery and outcome stories) can be posted.

Good luck to all who lose a Moleskine notebook, I hope a generous soul will help you recover it. And for those who are moved enough by generosity to return a Moleskine, we all thank you.
Posted at 2:50PM, 24 December 2007 PST ( permalink )