Thread: Did a writer get bullied on Goodreads? (Salon Article)
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Old 08-24-2013, 04:29 AM   #47
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Originally Posted by faithbw View Post
For certain books, I just stay away from the reviews because the reviewers of those books are silly. Between the stupid GIFs and over the top gushing or bashing that actually says little about why the book was good or bad, I'm better off just taking a chance and reading the book anyway!

For other books, I think GR still provides valuable reviews and information.
That is for specific genres and there are ways to disable those gifs.

Mivo I wouldn't say the rating is useless. I find it MUCH more accurate than other places.
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