No More Fake Reviews - So Who’s Gonna Tell Us What To Buy?


Very interesting and with a fairly profound impact on our audiophile community:

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/08/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-rule-banning-fake-reviews-testimonials

Some strong language in the ruling. How are some of our YouTubers going to be able to sustain their channels without gifted products?

 

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Great. Now we're gonna have to trust our own ears instead of being influenced and groomed. What has the world come to?

All the best,
Nonoise

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In addition to any suspected bias from any payola or financial incentives, even a legit honest review is written according to the reviewers preferences and natural bias, which may or may not match my preferences.  Sort of like depending on someone else to season your food.  Not that a review can't be interesting and/or useful, but it should not be a substitute for auditioning audio gear for yourself and forming your own opinion.  I think too much emphasis is put on other's opinions.