News Flash: There are Fake Reviews Out There. In 2016, Amazon made a big push to remove incentivized reviews from its platform. What it actually succeeded at doing is driving those “pay for review” services further into the dark spaces of the internet. The practice is said to be happening just as frequently, if not …
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Since the dawn of the Internet, people have been trying to be something they’re not. This cartoon from 1993 has always been one of my favorites, as it highlights the anonymity the Internet can provide. With just a computer and an Internet connection, you can be anybody. Unfortunately, brands are no exception when it comes to …
The Trolls have been out in full force recently, and we aren’t referring to the movie which capitalizes on nostalgia from my childhood. No, we’re talking about the Amazon Review Trolls. They come in all shapes and sizes: funny, sarcastic, sad, shocking. You name it. But now product reviews are the newest outlet for political statements, activist messages, …
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