We've added a new option to the daily friend updates - now you can receive updates from just your 'top friends' (as opposed you all your friends). Receiving a weekly update instead of a daily one is of course still an option.

The daily friend update email is a convenience that I've always loved, as it makes using the site so simple. You don't have to remember to check Goodreads every day. Instead, whenever there is interesting new content from your friends you get an update via email or rss. Its pushing content instead of making members pull it -- something the blogosphere has figured out, and something major news outlets are still learning.

However many of us (especially myself) accept a lot of friends that we may not care as much what they read. We're not sure what leads to "excessive friending", but we intend to hire some scientists to study it soon. Ego-stroking, trying to look cool, or trying to market a book are some reasons people seem to do it. Some time ago we launched top friends, which allows you to choose who you want to see updates from on your homepage. This change completes the feature as now updates from top friends are available from email or rss!

Check your friend update settings now!

posted by Otis on August, 12