Thread: Did a writer get bullied on Goodreads? (Salon Article)
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Old 08-27-2013, 07:25 AM   #91
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There has been a lot of debate about it but in general I think it was concluded that any review copies were considered compensation, and that reviews posted on Amazon and Goodreads counted as well as those on blogs. There's lots to be found on google about it if you are interested.

I wouldn't worry too much as I've not heard of anyone being prosecuted and a lot of reviews still fail to disclose but it is something to be aware of.
Yeah I've read up on it since mentioned but I don't think ARC ebooks can count. You don't own a ARC ebook it's like a Library copy once you read it you must return it. Now I could see if it was a paperback version you could keep it then it would be compensation. I don't get to keep ARCs they expire after I post my review.

It's just like going to one of Amazon's event playing with the new Kindle and giving a video review. There is no compensation going on unless you get one to keep one.
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