GREAT commentary on a modern cultural phenomena. And pointing out that it’s like a lot of internet-based things: overall a great thing, but riddled with problems.
When I started buying stuff from individuals on eBay, I was fine to leave them feedback. But when people made it into a regular business, it seemed needless, like leaving feedback after shopping at the grocery store.
Here’s the really relevant point, and why eBay pushes you for reviews good or bad.
If one has a good experience with a seller (online or otherwise), hotel, restaurant, etc., they MIGHT tell someone else about it. If asked.
If they have a BAD experience, they will rush to every possible review site to trash the seller.
This syndrome, combined with fake positive reviews from associates, has made reviews at sites like Yelp, Travelocity, lodging booking sites, etc. increasingly virtually useless.
I’ve had antique glass dishes sent to me shoved in a plastic padded envelope, no wrapping; they arrived shattered, of course. And I’ve had antiques sent to me lovingly wrapped in a box inside another box—they probably would survive a field goal kick or impact with a speeding car. The ignoramuses need to be taken to task; the careful packers deserve the credit.
C almost 2 years ago
So the devil is a marketer, big surprise there
David_the_CAD almost 2 years ago
Wouldn’t that depend on the quality of the purchase?
And what about all of the people who post false feedback?
ronaldspence almost 2 years ago
Still beats the DMV!
Wilde Bill almost 2 years ago
Too many people want feedback. I knew the devil must be involved somehow.
jasonsnakelover almost 2 years ago
Where do the ones who don’t leave feedback after giving an Amazon purchase go?
Copy-&-Paste almost 2 years ago
“…And don’t forget to hit that notification bell.” Every YouTubers slogan…ugh!!
Prey almost 2 years ago
I treat feedback like tips, if it deserves it, I leave it.
geese28 almost 2 years ago
Whoops forgot to look at that fineprint again eh?
SheMc almost 2 years ago
Thank goodness I don’t use it!!!
Lotus almost 2 years ago
So Bob from yesterday’s Pearls is going to heaven? Now I’m confused as to what life is about.
Daltongang Premium Member almost 2 years ago
People still buy on Fleabay?
Dobie Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I always thought EBay sellers wanted money… I wasn’t aware that they required praise, too.
So I don’t have anything funny to say, so I’ll just repeat yesterday’s. “So this Rabbit walks into a Vegetable Bar…”
M’eh… still not that funny… unless you’re a carrot or sump’n… then you’d be rolling on the floor.
HOTLOTUS1 almost 2 years ago
oh no. oops. i guess i should pack lightly
WCraft Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I’m betting the feedback for that place won’t be too kind!
forusingyt almost 2 years ago
GREAT commentary on a modern cultural phenomena. And pointing out that it’s like a lot of internet-based things: overall a great thing, but riddled with problems.
Impkins Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Whoa!!!!!!! Satan’s got varicose veins!!!! :)
cuzinron47 almost 2 years ago
I would think this would be the result of giving negative feedback.
Spence12 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
When I started buying stuff from individuals on eBay, I was fine to leave them feedback. But when people made it into a regular business, it seemed needless, like leaving feedback after shopping at the grocery store.
Aficionado almost 2 years ago
Wow. Mr McPherson came back for just a day, then back to R&R. Good for you Mr McP, adequate R&R is very important in life.
Ed Brault Premium Member almost 2 years ago
We’re ALL darned!
norphos almost 2 years ago
On Amazon you have to make a certain number of purchases a year to be allowed to leave feedback. Does eBay do it differently?
raybarb44 almost 2 years ago
I’m in deep doodoo if this is true…..
Angry Indeed almost 2 years ago
I think they should also create a h*e*l*l for those pushing customer service surveys and one for fake car warranty expirations too!
LNER4472 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Here’s the really relevant point, and why eBay pushes you for reviews good or bad.
If one has a good experience with a seller (online or otherwise), hotel, restaurant, etc., they MIGHT tell someone else about it. If asked.
If they have a BAD experience, they will rush to every possible review site to trash the seller.
This syndrome, combined with fake positive reviews from associates, has made reviews at sites like Yelp, Travelocity, lodging booking sites, etc. increasingly virtually useless.
I’ve had antique glass dishes sent to me shoved in a plastic padded envelope, no wrapping; they arrived shattered, of course. And I’ve had antiques sent to me lovingly wrapped in a box inside another box—they probably would survive a field goal kick or impact with a speeding car. The ignoramuses need to be taken to task; the careful packers deserve the credit.