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A fixed format for Product Review Threads....
RedRobin:
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Well that's this thread sh*tcanned in relation to the title.
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....I think you brought that on yourself when you posted saying you beat me to the subject in the thread I started (locked by myself and now deleted by the Mods), hence bringing that discussion here and away from the VWR brakes review - A good idea which we both (independently) felt would be for the best. You bringing it to the Forum Suggestions pages was particularly appropriate too.
Surely ALL these aspects we are now discussing are relevant and shape the way forward. It's good that we can all have calm and reasoned discussion whether we agree or not :happy2:
stealthwolf:
My 2p here:
A standard review format is always a good idea. At the very least, it allows people to consider all aspects of a review. Something that encompasses the majority of points is far more helpful than something which relies on a particular aspect, even if it is biased. It's quite easy for people to think they have the best item for the best price and that they are awesome. I also agree that there should be updates to the reviews - not a change of the original (Which should be left untouched IMO) but an addendum or similar which describes things twelve months down the line - any problems that have popped up, any aftersales care issues etc.
DOI/COI - declaration (or conflict) of interest - normally denoted in journals with respect to the authors. If someone has authored an article on the merits of xyz and have had backing from the company producing xyz eg free product, free aftersales care etc, then from professional standards it needs to be mentioned. Otherwise it casts the whole paper and the authors in a negative light. By being upfront and open about these things, it demonstrates professionalism and common courtesy IMO. Whilst I accept that this isn't the likes of the Lancet, it would still be considerate to others to be open about any interests by the forumite.
Essentially, the more reviews we have, the more accurate a picture is built. It won't be truly accurate and everyone will always have a different experience - we are after all individuals but if everyone posts their honest review, it can only help to serve others. Surely, that's the point of a review?
h4rdy:
--- Quote ---If BDM gave me an intake for free I would say that it's the bestest intake.....
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Just in case anybody thinks that I got that intake for free on the review pages is hugely mistaken!
This is BDM we are talking about!
Anyway if it was me and I got something for free and it was complete rubbish you would know about it!
Just clearing that up just in case!
Tamiyoman:
I think reviews in standard format works and should make for easy comparisons between future (competing products), easy to understand and see headline details and not too much waffle......
It should state clearly at the top if said product was paid for in full, discount given on basis of writing review or if you got it for free then peeps can make their own mind up based on the review and the money paid.
Regards Matts posts, I dont know anything about dave or any arse lickin (probably too new to understand that) but I have seen nige at BCS shot down a couple of times (Top cat I think was one pullin the trigger one time) and I asked what it was about, no reply!?, just hope its nowt sinister like BCS not giving free stuff to Mods/site owners and others doing it for pref treatment, im sure its not but................make those suspicious minds think, seen other sites like that too often.. :fighting2:
My views on BDM.............seen lots of negative press on here, probably from the same half dozen people, dont know them, dont have or intend to buy their products, dont care.......
View on VWR, dont they just buy other folks products and stick a VWR label on them and charge 50% more?, it seems like thats about what it comes down to?
Top Cat:
--- Quote from: Tamiyoman on March 03, 2012, 09:50:21 pm ---
but I have seen nige at BCS shot down a couple of times (Top cat I think was one pullin the trigger one time) and I asked what it was about, no reply!?, just hope its nowt sinister like BCS not giving free stuff to Mods/site owners and others doing it for pref treatment, im sure its not but................make those suspicious minds think, seen other sites like that too often.. :fighting2:
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Yes you have hit the nail on the head, i was that upset at BCS for not giving me free stuff like all the other companies do, that i decided to pick on him. :stupid:
If you dont mind, we will manage how the forum works in relation to companies wanting to advertise. You just stick to telling everyone what their ED 30's are worth and how great you were at getting yours so cheap. :wink: :happy2:
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