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This brings up the larger view of the problem - exclusives. If someone gets an exclusive review before the actual launch and doesn't even have the commodity to
by tdkl 10y ago
This brings up the larger view of the problem - exclusives.
If someone gets an exclusive review before the actual launch and doesn't even have the commodity to spend enough time with the product, that will absolutely have an effect to the review result.
The good old cool headed reviewing style like Anandtech, where they take the time, perhaps even wait for an software update or two, then state the verdict is more reliable. Or perhaps even some reviewers where they repeat the test after 6 months and review the unit how it stood the test of time and what's changed. That's proper, adult way to examine something.
But it sure as hell doesn't bring up all the marketing hype and SEO numbers. Modern media is SHIT.
- ocdtrekkie 10y agoFor the reason above, I'd say we should learn to treat an exclusively granted review or interview to be a sponsored post. Because an exclusive interview with Sundar Pichai is not substantially distinguishable from a paycheck in the long run for an ad supported blog.
- tdkl 10y ago> we should learn to treat an exclusively granted review or interview to be a sponsored post. I agree, although unless the authors will state this in the headline, there's still the element of dishonesty left. Or we start teaching the difference between ads/sponsored articles and true ones in schools.