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message 101: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 240 comments I opened a bookpage. There was a box that invited me to see the beta version.


message 102: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 240 comments Brenda wrote: "Noooo!!! Where did you find it Jonquil? Why do they change things that work well!"

I want a dollar for everytime I've said that.


message 103: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Jonquil wrote: "I opened a bookpage. There was a box that invited me to see the beta version."

And it's definite is it?


message 104: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Jonquil wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Noooo!!! Where did you find it Jonquil? Why do they change things that work well!"

I want a dollar for everytime I've said that."


You'd be a multi millionaire by now!


message 105: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 240 comments Text from box:

Goodreads is testing a new design for this page, and we’d love your feedback. Check out the new book page here.
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It's the same as when the changed the "user homepage".


message 106: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Thanks Jonquil. Did you give them feedback?


message 107: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 240 comments Brenda wrote: "Thanks Jonquil. Did you give them feedback?"
I explained that people who participate in challenges use the data they have hidden or removed. And that challenge participants buy books when they see new books in other people's challenge posts.
Then I gave them my email and said I'd love to talk with them (once a social worker, always a social worker).


message 108: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Thanks so much Jonquil. I hope they take notice!!


message 109: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Well there's something new! Is it a bug or is it staying?

I just read a review and went to comment on it - "you can't add a comment because you are not friends" Pfffff!


message 110: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
I've just been told that some GR members specify in their settings that they don't want people who aren't friends to comment on their reviews. First time I've come across it.


message 111: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15793 comments Mod
I have seen it recently too Brenda. Luckily I usually only want to comment on friend's reviews:)


message 112: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Yes this particular reader reviewed on the first Lady Hardcastle - so I wanted to say she had much enjoyment ahead! lol


message 113: by Icewineanne (new)

Icewineanne | 267 comments Brenda wrote: "I've just been told that some GR members specify in their settings that they don't want people who aren't friends to comment on their reviews. First time I've come across it."

Those reviewers may have had a few nutters or rude responses to their reviews.


message 114: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
They could well have Anne - I wasn't aware you could put your settings like that, but I am now :)


message 115: by Carolyn (last edited Apr 03, 2021 04:26PM) (new)

Carolyn | 9836 comments Jonquil wrote: "Have you seen the beta version of the planned redesign of the book pages? It looks more like a sales catalog than a place to find details that help us to locate "my next read". It requires multiple..."

I wrote back to them and told them it looked like a page from a retail site. I also told them I didn't like the way it's set up in the beta with your review (and others) coming up on the same page as the book details page. There also seemed to be no way to click to 'see review' like there is now so you can copy the link for posting. This would be a huge problem for Netgalley and posting in group chat rooms.

If you do get a chance to check it out, send in some feedback on any features you don't like (click on the 'beta' symbol).


message 116: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
I'm so glad you've written in to them Carolyn. I saw it a couple of days ago and it's hideous!!! What's the bet they'll do it, whether people want it or not. I was trying to edit a book (add page count) and on their 'new page' I couldn't find how to do that anywhere. I was starting to think I couldn't get back to the normal page when I clicked on beta!!


message 117: by Carolyn (last edited Mar 19, 2021 12:05AM) (new)

Carolyn | 9836 comments I hope everyone who can check it out sends in their feedback. I know we all hate a change but this doesn’t make anything better for the readers - maybe for the publishers & retailers.


message 118: by Icewineanne (last edited Mar 18, 2021 11:23PM) (new)

Icewineanne | 267 comments I filled in the beta questionnaire, pointed out what they missed & how much I disliked the design & proposed changes. Unfortunately at this stage I think the best we can hope for, are minor changes to the overall revamp.


message 119: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9836 comments Icewineanne wrote: "I filled in the beta questionnaire, pointed out what they missed & how much I disliked the design & proposed changes. Unfortunately at this stage I think the best we can hope for, are minor changes..."


Unfortunately, you're probably right!


message 120: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Why they have to continually change something that's not 'broken' is beyond me!! I guess we'll get used to it - we'll have no choice!


message 121: by Janelle (new)

Janelle | 635 comments Have notifications gone down again? My last one was 2 hours ago.


message 122: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15793 comments Mod
Mine seem to be okay Janelle.


message 123: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Mine are okay too Janelle...


message 124: by Janelle (new)

Janelle | 635 comments Thanks Brenda and Phrynne.
Must be just me. Now there’s some notifications but not all of them.
Weird. Hopefully it’ll fix itself


message 125: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2304 comments Janelle wrote: "Have notifications gone down again? My last one was 2 hours ago."

I had less this morning than I normally have, but I figure maybe it's just quiet because it's Easter weekend?


message 126: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
That could be it Krystal :)


message 127: by Janelle (new)

Janelle | 635 comments Thanks guys. There was something weird happening yesterday, I’m glad it was just me :)


message 128: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Glad it's fixed itself Janelle!


message 129: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
At the moment (and for the past few days) I'm not getting email notifications, then when some do come, they are about 8-10 hours after the posts were made.

Is this happening to anyone else?


message 130: by Janelle (new)

Janelle | 635 comments My notifications are all late, I thought it was just me again!
I just check new posts for my main groups when I’m on now, it’s the only way I can see what’s happening!


message 131: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
It's apparently site wide, GR knows about it but whether they're looking at it, who would know. I'm just wading through all my groups to see if I have any unread posts :( Time consuming!


message 132: by Janelle (new)

Janelle | 635 comments Exactly Brenda! It’s very annoying.


message 133: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Hugely!!! And once you work out that you're not getting them, you're already well behind!


message 134: by Suz (last edited Apr 14, 2021 07:36PM) (new)

Suz | 4428 comments I wondered what was happening, and have certainly noticed a few times over the past few days where GR is down for a short time where it says 'use this time to read a book' or whatever the saying they use is :)

So yes, definitely happening to me, Brenda.


message 135: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
:(:(


message 136: by Helen (new)

Helen (helen57) | 3408 comments Brenda wrote: "At the moment (and for the past few days) I'm not getting email notifications, then when some do come, they are about 8-10 hours after the posts were made.

Is this happening to anyone else?"


Yes it is happening to me as well


message 137: by Helen (new)

Helen (helen57) | 3408 comments I too have been checking through my groups as well, I do miss getting my email every morning so as I can read them, I hope they get it fixed soon :)

I thought it was just me


message 138: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
I'm afraid it's site wide Helen 🙄


message 139: by Helen (new)

Helen (helen57) | 3408 comments Brenda wrote: "I'm afraid it's site wide Helen 🙄"

Fingers crossed things will be back to normal very soon :)


message 140: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
I hope so! It's been close to a week now!


message 141: by Helen (new)

Helen (helen57) | 3408 comments I do miss my morning email


message 142: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
And it looks like things are back to normal 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 I won't hold my breath but.....


message 143: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 1543 comments I hope I'm the only one affected, but have found that the "add book/author" function isn't working this morning. I also just lost a whole lot of edits when a challenge comment didn't save properly. Just in case, it might be worth testing that it's working before you waste a whole lot of time adding information. Arrrrghhhh...


message 144: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Oh no!! What more can go wrong Sarah!!! With the notifications completely out of whack and now this!


message 145: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
It just worked for me Sarah, when I posted my review....


message 146: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 1543 comments Brenda wrote: "It just worked for me Sarah, when I posted my review...."
Glad to hear it's working for you, Brenda! I installed a new "Smart" Modem on Friday, and our internet seems to have been a little unreliable ever since... I'll try again with the updates!


message 147: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Good luck!!


message 148: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15793 comments Mod
Notifications are useless again:(


message 149: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Absolutely! What on earth are they doing!!


message 150: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15793 comments Mod
Spoiling everything:(


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