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@Siobhan, but that's the thing, none of my friends liked it or have liked the previous ones and still these randoms seem to see it somehow. It's just strange. And they all tend to be people who haven't read that many books (or similar books), aren't in any groups or have any friends... Weird.
That's really weird! People must just spend time stalking random people's pages and liking stuff?! 😂
Looks like it! Because I can't think how else they're doing it! Lol
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On the topic of this specifically, maybe they scrape the front page feed... there's got to be some way to do it... when you're not logged in, or don't have any friends yet, it just shows you the most recent reviews, I think, in the newsfeed... or they just go friendhopping, clicking the first 8 people on friend lists, or something...
Yeah, I did think it could be bots/trolls...when you're not logged in, or don't have any friends yet, it just shows you the most recent reviews, I think, in the newsfeed...
I swear mine was just blank before I added people..
or they just go friendhopping
Possibly
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when you're not logged in, or don't have any friends yet, it just shows you the most recent reviews, I think, in the newsfeed...
I swear mine was just..."
Maybe they don't do that anymore... I joined the site 7 years ago, and have had friends for 5, now...
Beena wrote: "Got a question, how do random people manage to see your status updates? I've just had someone like my update for the book I'm currently reading and I'm like how??! This has happened a few times now..."I have the same issue. I already posted it somewhere here a while ago.
It's usually when I update a book as want to read or currently reading.
When I look at the profiles, they usually have no friends and very few books, but a link to a website. And they have usually liked a bunch of updates from other users as well.
I thought it might be bots, too. They're probably just liking updates from random people they see on the front page (I believe if you don't change the settings you just get random stuff shown) to get them to click on their website...
Really annoying....
Oh my god, I can't believe Chadwick Boseman has passed away... So, so sad :(
@Beena I know, it's awful! He was such a good actor.
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Can anyone recommend an uplifting, easy fantasy read? Life has just been, well.. not compatible with reading but now that its fall, I'd love to take the time to relax with a book again.
Miss you all
Hang in there Margret!Anything by Becky Chambers is at the top of my list for feel goods! That or break out the Terry Pratchett (which I am considering doing all of Discworld next year).
Definitely Becky Chambers and Pratchett, both are so feel good.
The Chronicles of St Mary's by Jodi Taylor is mostly quite fun!
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Very painful to talk about, but my short term memory has not been good for a long time so reading has been difficult for me. I’ve been doing brain exercises to help so I’m hopeful to gain back some normalcy... but I used to read 100+ books a year and get frustrated sometimes
I can imagine how frustrating that must be for you. I hope the exercises help. *Hug*
Margret wrote: "Thanks friends. Very painful to talk about, but my short term memory has not been good for a long time so reading has been difficult for me. I’ve been doing brain exercises to help so I’m hopeful..."
Oh man, that would be so frustrating Margret. I'm sorry you are having to deal with that.
Hello Margaret,Im so sorry that its affecting your reading. I actually know how that is, bc I take a medication (for 10 yrs now) that started to affect my short term memory about 4 years ago, Id say. Reading and recalling series is difficult. Even recalling books I’ve read recently is so hard without hints!
Its rough. All ive done is try not to start new series until I finish older ones!
I also hope the exercise helps, lots of strength to you Margret! :)Maybe the Murderbot Diaries, they are also rather short, so a perfect quick and easy start :)
Hi Margaret, I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. I hope the exercises will help you. Big hugs to you x
Has anyone else had no notifications for the last 20 hours or so? I have to keep updating threads in following to check replies.
Siobhan wrote: "Has anyone else had no notifications for the last 20 hours or so? I have to keep updating threads in following to check replies."It's been the same for me.
Siobhan wrote: "Has anyone else had no notifications for the last 20 hours or so? I have to keep updating threads in following to check replies."Yep, same here.
Notifications are broken again. That also means I'll have to keep an eye on my "Completed Books" on GR because that can also be messed up when they're doing some sort of update.
Soo wrote: "Notifications are broken again. That also means I'll have to keep an eye on my "Completed Books" on GR because that can also be messed up when they're doing some sort of update."Ahh, thanks for the tip!
Still no notifications this morning, so annoying!!
My Group Discussions still works. It's a few more clicks but doable.
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and yea... when I notice, I got to discussions and unread posts...
This notification thing is really bloody annoying, I hope Goodreads sorts it out soon...
Timelord Iain wrote: "took me nearly a day to notice notifications are broken again... so quiet lately, that I just assumed.......and yea... when I notice, I got to discussions and unread posts..."
I also always check the unread posts, so it doesn't bother me too much :)
How ridiculous that they're still not working!! 🙈
Siobhan wrote: "How ridiculous that they're still not working!! 🙈"Very ridiculous! They need a better support team. My husband asked if I wanted him to apply so my favorite site would always be running smoothly. 😂
Tammie wrote: "Siobhan wrote: "How ridiculous that they're still not working!! 🙈"Very ridiculous! They need a better support team. My husband asked if I wanted him to apply so my favorite site would always be r..."
Haha! Tell him yes!! 😁
Soooo... Do you think you've seen everything? Then check out that gem of a book: 
I highly suggest to read the reviews, they are gold!
(For those who remember the Grotto... Now we're talking 😂😂)
Hahaha I saw that! Think Petrik shared it on Instagram! 😂 The reviews are fricking hilarious!! 😂
Haha of course he did, so far we could always trust Petrik's taste 😂
Oh god... I was reduced to cringing whimpering laughter before I even began reading the reviews. Just... whyyyy!?!?!?
You have to hope it's a joke! Like please don't let the author be taking this seriously 😂
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Sometimes I forget the Finger Licking Romance of the Century exists...
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No, why would they do that! It's hilarious!
These are both amazing but nothing can top Taken by the T-Rex in my opinion. This is a classic in the "why the hell would anybody write this" genre.
Sir Anni wrote: "Soooo... Do you think you've seen everything? Then check out that gem of a book: I highly suggest to read the reviews, they are gold!
(For those who ..."
This book has been making the rounds in some of the romance groups im in on FB, most people think it's hilarious and ridiculous but a few people genuinely loved it.
Now I read a lot of romance so I try not to judge, but this makes me fear for humanity! 😂
I'm with you Charlie, I can't believe people genuinely love it. 😂I read some of the reviews here on GR and one lady put some excerpts from it in her review. I'm not sure how anyone could love that, 😂.
Hailee wrote: "These are both amazing but nothing can top Taken by the T-Rex in my opinion. This is a classic in the "why the hell would anybody write this" genre."I know right? 😂
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The fact that people are actually reading it though!! Like WHY???!!! Why do that to yourself?! Lmao!And I get the person was trying to make some money from having lost their job, but why not write an actual story? Take some classes? Find other hobbies/interests they're good at, take some online classes and develop a way to earn money out of that??! ANYTHING but this monstrosity!
Now I read a lot of romance so I try not to judge, but this makes me fear for humanity!
Hahaha! I'm with you there Charlie!
Beena wrote: "The fact that people are actually reading it though!! Like WHY???!!! Why do that to yourself?! Lmao!And I get the person was trying to make some money from having lost their job, but why not writ..."
Bet they've made more money from going viral with this though! 😂
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I wonder if someone on your friend list likes it, it might pop up on their friends feeds as their activity. I have my feed set to book updates only from top friends, but before that I used to get all sorts of random stuff show up.