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Great idea on the surface (I really like the idea of cost per use) but wait until spams and scams take over the system. Amazon still hasn't been able to solve t

Great idea on the surface (I really like the idea of cost per use) but wait until spams and scams take over the system. Amazon still hasn't been able to solve the fake and paid/biased reviews. I strongly believe the "review & rating" model itself, for influencing purchasing impulses, is the broken part! I've bought a few things with AMAZING reviews only to be super disappointed and had to escalate the issue to credit card company to get my money back. I've also tried to put honest reviews only for them to be deleted and my account being blocked.

hubraumhugo 6y ago
Fake reviews are certainly a big challenge. Don't you think that a creditility system similar to Reddit's Karma, up-/downvote buttons, and moderators could keep the quality high? For example: On Reddit or Stackoverflow, spam and low-quality conent gets removed/downvoted super fast.
- dvtrn 6y ago
  How do you ensure the credibility of the votes themselves?
- jrockway 6y ago
  To me, the biggest problem with reviews is that the reviewers don't know how to review products. People run speed tests on Wifi routers, and don't notice that the buffering that improves speed test scores kills interactive latency. Consumer reports apparently reviews dishwasher detergent without following the dishwasher manufacturer's recommendation to put detergent in the "pre wash" cup. That's the biggest problem I have with reviews; not shill reviews, but people trying to do a good job and flat-out failing.
  - OJFord 6y ago
    > Consumer reports apparently reviews dishwasher detergent without following the dishwasher manufacturer's recommendation to put detergent in the "pre wash" cup. Wow, I never would've guessed (and doubt I've bothered to read) - I'm already living on the edge (in the UK) by pouring it in the drawer instead of putting the cap directly in the drum anyway - I'll check that later...
- notsureaboutpg 6y ago
  Reddit is stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey with brands trying to advertise their products pretending to be average Joes who just really want to share how awesome X product is. And downvotes/upvotes do nothing to stop it.

hubraumhugo 6y ago

Fake reviews are certainly a big challenge. Don't you think that a creditility system similar to Reddit's Karma, up-/downvote buttons, and moderators could keep the quality high? For example: On Reddit or Stackoverflow, spam and low-quality conent gets removed/downvoted super fast.

dvtrn 6y ago
How do you ensure the credibility of the votes themselves?
jrockway 6y ago
To me, the biggest problem with reviews is that the reviewers don't know how to review products. People run speed tests on Wifi routers, and don't notice that the buffering that improves speed test scores kills interactive latency. Consumer reports apparently reviews dishwasher detergent without following the dishwasher manufacturer's recommendation to put detergent in the "pre wash" cup. That's the biggest problem I have with reviews; not shill reviews, but people trying to do a good job and flat-out failing.
- OJFord 6y ago
  > Consumer reports apparently reviews dishwasher detergent without following the dishwasher manufacturer's recommendation to put detergent in the "pre wash" cup. Wow, I never would've guessed (and doubt I've bothered to read) - I'm already living on the edge (in the UK) by pouring it in the drawer instead of putting the cap directly in the drum anyway - I'll check that later...
notsureaboutpg 6y ago
Reddit is stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey with brands trying to advertise their products pretending to be average Joes who just really want to share how awesome X product is. And downvotes/upvotes do nothing to stop it.