Thread: Did a writer get bullied on Goodreads? (Salon Article)
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Old 08-25-2013, 05:59 PM   #78
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Because GR allows users to use ratings however they see fit, including to indicate interest. I don't agree with it but that is their rating system.

As for the comments it is very easy to stop them, go to edit profile then settings. In the 'Who Can View My Profile' section unclick the 'allow non-friends to comment on my reviews' button. This will mean that no-one can comment on your reviews unless you friend them. You can also delete comments that have already occurred.

I'd be tempted to name and shame any authors messaging asking reviews to be changed, but that would probably cause more drama, so just ignore and block. You can also set PMs to just friends, which may help, on the settings page.
That's why I hope Amazon steps in and fixes the site up.

Thanks for the tips! K to you! I can finally police comments makes me happy.
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