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Goodreads frustrates readers and authors, from
Tajja Isen
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The Walrus
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Goodreads was founded in 2012 as a social network for authors.
Goodreads was founded in 2007 as a place for readers to connect.
The author joined Goodreads in 2007 and immediately started using it differently than intended.
The author joined Goodreads in 2012 and initially followed its recommendations obediently.
The author became annoyed when friends added books she had discovered first.
The author was happy when friends added books she had already read.
The author enjoyed engaging with authors about her reviews.
The author was uncomfortable when an author contacted her about a positive review.
The author uses her original profile to publicly review and discuss books.
The author now uses a second, anonymous profile to check sales data and support friends' books.
Goodreads aims to serve readers, authors and publishers, creating tension.
Goodreads solely serves readers, avoiding any conflicts.
Controversial reviews can seriously impact book publicity and sales.
Reviews have no effect on a book's pre-publication buzz.
The author enjoys interacting with readers through the Goodreads Author program.
The author can't sign up as a Goodreads author despite repeated attempts.
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Goodreads Is Terrible for Books. Why Can’t We All Quit It?