AI pressure finally forces Goodreads to add half-star ratings after 20 years
omooretweets · x · 2026-10-05
After 20 years and millions of user complaints, Goodreads is finally adding half-star ratings. The poster argues AI is the real driver: when users can vibe code their own alternative or easily migrate to competitors, incumbents are forced to innovate — a clear case of AI lowering the bar for disruption.
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