Lady Florida. Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I'm a big customer of Amazon. I shop online because it's easy, items come right to my home, and they are usually cheaper. We buy tv seasons from their video store. Our family of 3 owns 4 Kindles between us. I say this to point out that I'm not at all anti-Amazon. I don't like the idea of Goodreads not remaining independent. I hope this doesn't change anything, but I fear it will. http://movies.yahoo.com/news/amazon-buy-goodreads-undisclosed-sum-211250545.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I didn't even know that Amazon bought Zappos and IMDB. Those companies have both remained (at least in my eyes) independent, so I would think Goodreads would too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 I didn't even know that Amazon bought Zappos and IMDB. Those companies have both remained (at least in my eyes) independent, so I would think Goodreads would too. I hope you're right. I know there's talk on Goodreads about integrating reviews on both Goodreads and Amazon. We're Kindle owners, but we have some friends and family who own a Nook. I hope those people aren't left out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I'm a big customer of Amazon. I shop online because it's easy, items come right to my home, and they are usually cheaper. We buy tv seasons from their video store. Our family of 3 owns 4 Kindles between us. I say this to point out that I'm not at all anti-Amazon. I don't like the idea of Goodreads not remaining independent. I hope this doesn't change anything, but I fear it will. http://movies.yahoo....-211250545.html I agree. I like Amazon, but I'm not thrilled with this news and hope Goodreads doesn't change significantly because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I agree. I like Amazon, but I'm not thrilled with this news and hope Goodreads doesn't change significantly because of it. Yes. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I so a lot of shopping at Amazon, but I think the company is getting Way. Too. Big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I hope you're right. I know there's talk on Goodreads about integrating reviews on both Goodreads and Amazon. I hope Goodreads remains the same & doesn't integrate the amazon reviews. I've found Goodreads reviews to be much more accurate than amazon reviews. Plus, I get much better recommendations through Goodreads vs. amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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