Doesn't even have to be quite that insidious. People who don't give glowing reviews don't get contacted the next time around. In many of these niche communiti

Doesn't even have to be quite that insidious. People who don't give glowing reviews don't get contacted the next time around. In many of these niche communities I suspect it is far more about the perceived clout (Oh, hey, I get to play it months before you do!) than the actual financial incentives.