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i’m curious to see y’all’s responses
what makes people take a hiatus from goodreads? i’ve only ever had good experiences with the app, it’s a great substitute if you do not have social media.
but what have been y’all’s experiences (positive or negative)?
May 01, 2025 03:37AM

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message 1: by Sarah (new)

Sarah For me, it can get overwhelming. I feel like I have to always be reading or always be commenting on reviews. I love to do both, but sometimes I just don't feel like doing either, so I have to take a step back and realize that this isn't a job; it's a hobby. It's supposed to be a fun experience, not a stressful one. That's my reason ☺️


message 2: by kitcantspell (new)

kitcantspell me personally ive expierenced some drama on the app and had to step away, but other times im just busy and wont be on my phone much! :)


Brooklyn Grace A couple months ago there was a LOT of drama and craziness with politics, this platform is supposed to be pro-free speech, however, people don't really exercise it.
I'm kinda taking a hiatus right now, but its because I forget to log on, and my life is too crazy to remember to keep up LOL


message 4: by evie *s-ia* (new)

evie *s-ia* a lot of people take hiatus for exam seasons and general life crazinesses. theres pressure to online a lot so when people dont have time for that they just cut GR off entirely. there was also a lot of drama last year/summer for both politics and some other nonsense where people made fake catfishing accounts
a lot of ppl felt unsafe and left


message 5: by ❁ abby ❁ (new)

❁ abby ❁ gotcha!! i can totally see why, bc lowkey finals and AP exams are coming near so maybe i should take a hiatus too 😭


Abby (Reader of Clean Books) I've only ever gone on hiatus cuz I've been on too often and it became a bad habit lol. But I myself haven't had any super negative experiences on here. Most of the people I've interacted with have been super nice.


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