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Fake reviews are certainly a big challenge, even for companies like fakespot that try to detect them. What we plan to do: - Running statistical analysis to sp
by hubraumhugo 5y ago
Fake reviews are certainly a big challenge, even for companies like fakespot that try to detect them.
What we plan to do:
- Running statistical analysis to spot discrepancies and contradictions
- Weight reviews based on the trustworthiness of their sources. E.g. Reddit, HN or Wirecutter are known to be very trustworthy sources.
- dymk 5y agoHow do you figure either HN or Reddit (anonymous, unverified accounts) are trustworthy when there’s money to be made by astroturfing? The incentives are stacked against you.
- krageon 5y ago> Fake reviews are certainly a big challenge, even for companies like fakespot that try to detect them. Not that big: If you cut away all 5 and 1 star reviews you'll have stripped roughly 99% of astroturfing (for and against a company).
- lifeisgood99 5y agoDisagree that specific forums are more trustworthy than others. To me, a trustworthy source is a known entity that tests themselves and keep a track record of accurate reviews. For specific forums, keeping track of users that post honest reviews would be a good way to start.