In Reply to: RE: My point was that the incident undermined the reviewing community..... posted by Sprezza Tura on April 30, 2014 at 10:58:51:
They said:
>The most obvious indication that this exchange of value (discount for influence) is taking place is when the reviewer tells the reader, “I loved this thing so much that I bought the review sample!” I mention this not to suggest that the reviewer is being dishonest at all, because why would anyone part with serious cash of any sort if they didn’t really love something to begin with? This is certainly the most common occurrence of accommodation for the reviewer, and it reveals an enthusiasm so great that they are willing to lay down real money in exchange for the gear. I’d say that’s pretty authentic.>
Since they can buy VIRTUALLY ANY COMPONENT they want at accommodation pricing, it IS authentic.
How does this pricing influence a reviewer?
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