Complaints like these are similar to outcries about the absence of "Freedom of Speech" from people who think that it should cover trolling, gutter language and extreme rudeness on forums, in online games, other people's homes, etc.
Freedom is one of those things that you eventually lose if you misuse and abuse it for too long. If people used Goodreads in the way as described here, then it isn't surprising that it led to restrictions. If you are disrespectful, you reap disrespect in return.
It's not censorship. It's keeping the (their) place usable and enjoyable for everyone instead of letting a few ruin it for others.
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