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Part of the problem with the Vine program is that there's no real need or want that other reviewers have. If I'm looking for a backup battery because it's somet
by troisx 10y ago
Part of the problem with the Vine program is that there's no real need or want that other reviewers have. If I'm looking for a backup battery because it's something I need every day, and I get shipped one and it takes two weeks and then it doesn't work consistently (something that happened to me), then I'm going to have a review that says that. If I'm a Vine reviewer and a backup battery shows up and I use it a few times and it works fine, I'll probably leave a positive review and then set the item aside. The lack of need or want completely taints the review process
The other issue is that psychology studies show that being given something ingratiates a person to the giver, which also greatly taints the Vine program.
- chaostheory 10y agoI think that problem is mitigated by Amazon's algorithm matching you with things that are more likely for you to either really like or use on a regular basis, which leads to updated reviews. I've had some 5 star Vine reviews turn into 1 or 3 star ones after 2-3 months... and even some reverting back to 4-5 stars after a year or so. > The other issue is that psychology studies show that being given something ingratiates a person to the giver, which also greatly taints the Vine program. I agree with this. Another problem which the author mentioned is the lack of a review standard. One person's 5 star rating is not equivalent to another person's.