Online Ratings Are Broken | Companies aren’t asking for your feedback. They’re begging you for data.::Companies aren’t asking for your feedback. They’re begging you for data.

  • Fantomas@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    Small business? I always rate honestly and in detail.

    Bad experience? Level headed and honest review that repeats the companies name a lot and the words, ‘review’ and ‘negative’ to pump it up the search ranks.

    Everything else? You want my opinion? Pay me.

    • Opal@lemm.ee
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      2 years ago

      You make a good point. We may complain about being asked for feedback, but we all make decisions based on others feedback primarily.

  • CADmonkey@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    I hate when I buy something and I get emails hassling me about a review for weeks afterwards. I normally 1-star all pushy reviews, but if they’re just farming for data… I’m going to start using my “other” email when making purchases.

  • Custoslibera@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    This author is the atypical consumer.

    Dude, literally stop buying shit and this ‘problem’ stops.

    Be more mindful with your consumption.