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Memoirs of a Geisha
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I read this book back when it first came out. I never wrote a review of it because when I first joined GR I didn't really know what it was all about. It took a bit before it sunk in for me.
Now GR members get spammed at times. The newest form of spam is review bumping. I didn't even know that existed because..well I'm a slow learner. I kept noticing the same person's reviews on my thread. Several times a day. All day. For weeks. Someone finally pointed out to me that they are bumping their reviews. Then I saw several status updates from people posting about how it was driving them bonkers.
Now my friend Kat decided to take a stand..she made a awesome little badge to show we are all fabulous..not just the top reviewers, and my friend Kelly has a great idea..we are gonna spread some love. Everyone on GR is Goodreads Fabulous.
Here's my friend Argona's review for this book. Her's is much better than anything I could have written..Go show her some love.
Argona..you are Goodreads Famous baby!
Now GR members get spammed at times. The newest form of spam is review bumping. I didn't even know that existed because..well I'm a slow learner. I kept noticing the same person's reviews on my thread. Several times a day. All day. For weeks. Someone finally pointed out to me that they are bumping their reviews. Then I saw several status updates from people posting about how it was driving them bonkers.
Now my friend Kat decided to take a stand..she made a awesome little badge to show we are all fabulous..not just the top reviewers, and my friend Kelly has a great idea..we are gonna spread some love. Everyone on GR is Goodreads Fabulous.
Here's my friend Argona's review for this book. Her's is much better than anything I could have written..Go show her some love.
Argona..you are Goodreads Famous baby!
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Kelly (and the Book Boar)
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Jan 15, 2015 06:16PM
Yay! Pay it forward Goodreads fashion : )
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Kelly (and the Book Boar) wrote: "Yay! Pay it forward Goodreads fashion : )"We all gonna start a thing :)
This is amazeballs guys!
Jess wrote: "This is amazeballs guys!"It's really time to spread some love :)
As long as I don't lose my "bully" moniker. Gotta keep that street cred, ya know : )
Kelly (and the Book Boar) wrote: "As long as I don't lose my "bully" moniker. Gotta keep that street cred, ya know : )"IKR?! We worked hard for the Gangsta Bully cred.
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Kelly (and the Book Boar) wrote: "As long as I don't lose my "bully" moniker. Gotta keep that street cred, ya know : )"IKR?! We worked hard for the Gangsta Bully cred."
You guys crack me up.
Love the review and thanks for the direction to Argona... left some you are Goodreads Famous love!
Yodamom wrote: "Fabulous ! XXOO":)
Lady Vigilante (Feifei) wrote: "LOL! Good review ;)":D
Wendy'sThoughts wrote: "Love the review and thanks for the direction to Argona... left some you are Goodreads Famous love!"Thanks...I have so many great friends on here. I wish I could goodreads famous you all!
Samra wrote: "this book was amazing :D"I agree, from what I remember. Old age sux.
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Wendy'sThoughts wrote: "Love the review and thanks for the direction to Argona... left some you are Goodreads Famous love!"Thanks...I have so many great friends on here. I wish I could goodreads ..."
No Worries... because we all know your heart and idea is in the right place...
In my mind... we write the reviews because we want to share... the love, the fun and sometimes the frustration... but always it is the love of reading.
Wendy'sThoughts wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Wendy'sThoughts wrote: "Love the review and thanks for the direction to Argona... left some you are Goodreads Famous love!"Thanks...I have so many great..."
So true. I get all of my book wants from you guys. I even branch out and read things I usually wouldn't :)
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Wendy'sThoughts wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Wendy'sThoughts wrote: "Love the review and thanks for the direction to Argona... left some you are Goodreads Famous love!"Thank..."
Exactly...
^^^Boy you ain't kidding!
Love it!
I like this idea. Spreading the love for not so well known reviewers.
Kelly (and the Book Boar) wrote: "^^^Boy you ain't kidding!"We need gansta bully badges too
Tadiana wrote: "Love it!":)
Melissa wrote: "Loving this Shelby! :)":)
Brigid (is a massive coffee addict) wrote: "I like this idea. Spreading the love for not so well known reviewers."I know. I have some of the best people on my friends list. They are quiet and very talented. I want to spread it to you all!!
Shit, if I keep this up I will lose my bully badge.
You can earn it back by coming over to my house right quick and punching my snoring husband in the face : )
Kelly (and the Book Boar) wrote: "You can earn it back by coming over to my house right quick and punching my snoring husband in the face : )"Bahaha! I'm on my way. Mine is drinking all the damn beer and playing xbox
I keep meaning to read this. Thank you for the reminder.
And thank you for the directions to Argona!
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✘✘ Sarah ✘✘ (former Nefarious Breeder of Murderous Crustaceans)
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Who would have thought we'd end up spreading the love Shelby hahaha?! We're all fab:D
Awee Shelby, this is just too awesome. I hope some of our quiet friends feel special :)
My dear Shelby! To think I was so confused about my sudden fame! Now I find out it's all thanks to your kindness and pure awesomeness!*hugs* I am honored and as I said before, I can't find the right words to describe my gratitude and joy. Thank you my lovely friend.
Argona wrote: "My dear Shelby! To think I was so confused about my sudden fame! Now I find out it's all thanks to your kindness and pure awesomeness!*hugs* I am honored and as I said before, I can't find the righ..."You are pure awesome Argona :)
This was a fascinating read for me as well - the book. Hehehe. I have never heard of 'The newest form of spam is review bumping.' - wow, I'm not here often enough to notice such things. Which thread are you talking about. Is it the 'Home' webpage, where we can see everyone's updates if we log in?
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Shelby *trains flying monkeys*
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Margitte wrote: "This was a fascinating read for me as well - the book. Hehehe. I have never heard of 'The newest form of spam is review bumping.' - wow, I'm not here often enough to notice such things. Which thre..."I'm on here too much! That's probably why it bugged me. Yes, your homepage gets filled with this person's reviews and your other friends get bumped down when she does it.
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Margitte wrote: "This was a fascinating read for me as well - the book. Hehehe. I have never heard of 'The newest form of spam is review bumping.' - wow, I'm not here often enough to notice such t..."oh dear, okay, I will check it out. Let me know if I become nuisance on your home feed, and I will read less. lolol. I will let you know when you are splashed all over the place, okay? :-))
Margitte wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Margitte wrote: "This was a fascinating read for me as well - the book. Hehehe. I have never heard of 'The newest form of spam is review bumping.' - wow,..."It's not you at all..it's actually none of my friends now. I deleted the offender :)
Another question: is it the reader (friend) herself who can do that, or is it just a new automated cue-ing thing in GR?
Margitte wrote: "Another question: is it the reader (friend) herself who can do that, or is it just a new automated cue-ing thing in GR?"She's doing it. She just edits her review every hour to make it go to the top of the feeds. Several people have asked her to stop it..and she just says la-la-la
LOVED this book, but it's been years since I read it. The movie was okay, but didn't floor me like the book did. I've never heard of "bumping" reviews before--so you're not the only one.
Ann wrote: "LOVED this book, but it's been years since I read it. The movie was okay, but didn't floor me like the book did. I've never heard of "bumping" reviews before--so you're not the only one.":) That is cause all you guys are awesome!
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Ann wrote: "LOVED this book, but it's been years since I read it. The movie was okay, but didn't floor me like the book did. I've never heard of "bumping" reviews before--so you're not the only one...":) I love being awesome! haha
Well, I've learnt something today. And it's bothering me. I feel guilty! When I post my reviews I catch spelling mistakes and other boo-boos in the text and edit the review directly on GR. That must count as bumping too! NEVER KNEW IT! Yikesssss! Another question: If I want to add books that I have read through the years but do not want to review them all - just want to remember them - how do I do it so that it won't show on the other people's feeds? I do click the option to not show it on my update feed, but it still appears there?
You are so nice to answer all my questions, so please and thank you for being so patient, in advance! :-))))
