FTC's rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect

Re:FTC's rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect by ChrisMarshallNY on Wednesday October 23, 2024 @10:53AM (#41925659)

Sadly, this may mean the end of such literary gems, as "Hell Holds No Surprises For Me Anymore":

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RZFIYJTPVUZ94?ASI...

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Re:FTC's rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect by asne11 on Wednesday October 23, 2024 @01:18PM (#41927175)

Ok I'll bite... What am I looking at?

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Re:FTC's rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect by ChrisMarshallNY on Wednesday October 23, 2024 @01:23PM (#41927225)

It's a farcical "review" of Haribo Sugar-Free Gummy Bears.

At some point, it was determined that the sweetener (or something) in these, caused ... adverse ... reactions, in some folks.

If you look at all the reviews for that product, you will see many more, but this was the prize-winner.

Actually, I suspect that the ratings went to a different (sugared) product, or that Amazon moved the products around, so the ratings applied to something different.

The sugar-free variety was the problematic one.

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Re:FTC's rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect by burnished on Wednesday October 23, 2024 @01:55PM (#41927565)

Nope, doesn't look like it'll stop you personally from leaving silly reviews.

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