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Re:Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online by alasdair_ on Tuesday February 16, 2021 @12:03AM (#26151106)
Many Amazon sellers openly solicit good reviews with a card included with the purchase promising discounts or gifts for good reviews.

This method would just increase that. "We'll pay you $100 if you get chosen and write us a 5-star review" would be a reasonable offer for both buyer and seller.

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Re:Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online by Meekro on Tuesday February 16, 2021 @01:22AM (#26151455)
If I got that offer I would post the 5-star review, claim the $100, and then edit my review to say "They tried to bribe me. 1 star. Photos attached as proof."

But you're right, I think that's a legitimate issue. I'm not saying my plan is perfect, but I'm pretty sure it improves on the status quo.

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Re:Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online by behringer on Tuesday February 16, 2021 @06:51AM (#26153077)
Review deleted. Seller feedback should be posted to the seller page.
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Re:Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online by CRConrad on Tuesday February 16, 2021 @04:18PM (#26158913)
The GP proposed revamping the review system entirely. What makes you think their revamped system would include a possibility for the seller to delete reviews?
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Re:Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online by Meekro on Tuesday February 16, 2021 @03:27PM (#26158375)
In that case, I post the 5-star review, claim the $100, delete my own review, and post negative seller feedback.
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Re:Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online by tmp2345 on Tuesday February 16, 2021 @02:05PM (#26157497)
This its a no loose situation for the seller
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