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> It's no mistake that I've come to rely on brand name again. Big +1 here. Brand name is a core part of my decision making process at this point. Otherwise, I'
by fearling 6y ago
> It's no mistake that I've come to rely on brand name again.
Big +1 here. Brand name is a core part of my decision making process at this point. Otherwise, I'm relying on word of mouth. Occasionally, I'll use some of the more "reliable" independent review services.
- tjs8rj 6y agoThis has been mentioned before but I’ve done this for a while: searching “[product] reddit” often does the trick when looking for candid reviews. Normal people with nothing to gain except internet points (which just incentivizes them to give the popular consensus or fantastic failure of the product).
- mumblemumble 6y agoThough, I would still go stalk the reviewer a bit and make sure they're a real person. Reddit isn't necessarily any less amenable to astroturfing than amazon.com or bestbuy.com; the only thing that might be protecting it right now is that it's currently not as big a pot of honey.
- dredmorbius 6y agoSadly, brand names are also caught up in this bullshit. I've had purchases (electronics, household appliances, clothing, food, ...) from long-trusted brands, direct from manufacturer or established retailer, turn to shit. Some have stood behind their products. Others ... have not. Samsung especially is on my shitlist. Take Google and Amazon as two other examples.