Another Fan Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 I checked out my dentists online reviews on google and it’s close to 5 stars with about 25 reviews. I was a little surprised, I know in general dentists offices feel like torture chambers but there’s some stuff in those reviews I disagree with. On the other hand at work I had to call some company to have credit card info straightened out. When I googled the business I saw it had 1.5 stars/5. Customer service to many was non exist in the reviews. I was expecting to want to shove an ice pick in my ear when I called but found someone very personable who took care of me right away. Go figure
apuszczalowski Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 I may for some products, but I don't base my full decision on them. I also prefer to read 3-4 star reviews over the 0/1 and 5 star ones. Most of the 3-4 star ones are honest reviews of it. The 5s are typically people/bots being paid to bump up a rating and the 0/1s are people who either had a rare bad experience or have an agenda. 2 1
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 Sure. I believe everything that is on the internets Grain of salt Some is real and some is fake. 1
Royale with Cheese Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 For movies, if the Rotten Tomato audience score is below a 70....I probably won't watch it.
Buffalo_Gal Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 Yes, I read them, no I do not necessarily rely on them. Ever read some 1 star reviews? "UPS delivered a day late!" How in the world does that matter to the product performance. I do find myself reading 1-2-3 star reviews more often than 5-star reviews, however. If a product/service sucks, I want to know why. After reading, I then make my decision. For local restaurants? I ask my brother. He's an exterminator. If he tells me "Do NOT eat there", we listen (sucks because he told us that about one of our favorite Thai restaurants). 2
Wnybricky Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 For my business I try to get a google review from clients. It helps a lot and people don’t need to use home advisor or Angie’s list which in my opinion are scams
Gray Beard Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 People are generally more likely to write a review if they have had a problem. I believe that reviews are generally skewed to the negative. But I still read them and factor what they say into my decision. 1
Augie Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 Sure! I love to know what the wife of a restaurant owner thinks of his place! I’ll read them, and look at the # of reviews they have. If they have a ton of reviews, they may still be idiots, but are less likely to have a narrow agenda. The idiots who HATE a place for some silly reason (net enough vegan options is a favorite), I ignore. 1
RaoulDuke79 Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 I used to base approximately 90% of my purchases for expensive items on reviews, but now I kind of take them with a grain of salt due to being able to use external sources to completely skew the reviews. ....someone posted a good piece a few weeks ago about how ***** Yelp is an how its basically extortion. A good read. 2
Augie Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 Just now, RaoulDuke79 said: I used to base approximately 90% of my purchases for expensive items on reviews, but now I kind of take them with a grain of salt due to being able to use external sources to completely skew the reviews. ....someone posted a good piece a few weeks ago about how ***** Yelp is an how its basically extortion. A good read. That was an eye opener. A good read, but of course I’m too lazy to go looking for it. I think it’s best that I remain consistent in that regard. 1
Gugny Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 Reviews???? Eff that. When I need to know the real deal, I start a poll in Off the Wall, baby. 1 1
Augie Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, Gugny said: Reviews???? Eff that. When I need to know the real deal, I start a poll in Off the Wall, baby. So, you are more trusting of the idiots you know?
Gugny Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, Augie said: So, you are more trusting of the idiots you know? As long as @Cripple Creek, @BringBackFergy, @mrags, @LeviF91, @Joe in Winslow or @plenzmd1 don't chime in .... yes. 1 1
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Gugny said: As long as @Cripple Creek, @BringBackFergy, @mrags, @LeviF91, @Joe in Winslow or @plenzmd1 don't chime in .... yes. I categorically reject being lumped in with THAT crowd. Other than maybe @LeviF91 1 1
Gugny Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 Just now, Joe in Winslow said: I categorically reject being lumped in with THAT crowd. Other than maybe @LeviF91 You just like Levi because he's tall, dark, handsome and anti-marriage. 1 1
Cripple Creek Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 29 minutes ago, Gugny said: As long as @Cripple Creek, @BringBackFergy, @mrags, @LeviF91, @Joe in Winslow or @plenzmd1 don't chime in .... yes. You have made that abundantly clear.
BringBackFergy Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Gugny said: As long as @Cripple Creek, @BringBackFergy, @mrags, @LeviF91, @Joe in Winslow or @plenzmd1 don't chime in .... yes. Please take a look at my Yelp review of the Exit 18 McDonald’s. The fries were crunchy, salty with a slight bend. Great ice cubes (rectangular rather than square for great surface area and cooling). The burger was warm, with hints of grassy flavor and fresh thyme. Hoping you rely on this review.
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 14 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: Please take a look at my Yelp review of the Exit 18 McDonald’s. The fries were crunchy, salty with a slight bend. Great ice cubes (rectangular rather than square for great surface area and cooling). The burger was warm, with hints of grassy flavor and fresh thyme. Hoping you rely on this review. Thankfully I've been replaced on "The list" 1 1
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