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Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!

Posted By: PINO
Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2015, at 8:57 a.m.

In Response To: Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor! (Chris Bray)

"The review question is more complex. The system of giving away copies of books in exchange for reviews is becoming more prevalent and certainly causes problems for the likes of Amazon."

Reviewers, recommendations, client surveys? It's a lot worse than that. The other day I had to get two tyres replaced. The receptionist asked if I could confirm that the service had been excellent and that my wife and I would be invited to an upcoming champagne event of the dealer.

The quid pro quo was very clear.

You can guess what car I'm driving - the brand is known for other recent "creative measurement solutions".

Messages In This Thread

• Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
  Chris Bray -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 9:42 a.m.
  • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
    alwoods -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 10:44 a.m.
  • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
    Colin Owen -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 11:31 a.m.
    • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
      Bill Riles -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 3:14 p.m.
      • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
        Ray Kershaw -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 3:35 p.m.
      • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
        Bill Riles -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 4:15 p.m.
        • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
          Casper Van der Tak -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 5:20 p.m.
          • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
            Bob Koca -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 5:25 p.m.
            • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
              Casper Van der Tak -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 5:35 p.m.
              • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
                Rick Janowski -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 6:21 p.m.
                • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
                  alwoods -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 6:32 p.m.
                  • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
                    Rick Janowski -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 8:55 p.m.
  • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
    David Startin -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 12:30 p.m.
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    Albert Steg -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 1:20 p.m.
  • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
    RobertFontaine -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 3:19 p.m.
    • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
      Chuck Bower -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 4:25 p.m.
      • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
        RobertFontaine -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 9:53 p.m.
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    Alex Schofield -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 3:39 p.m.
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    NJ -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 4:08 p.m.
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    hominid -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 5:01 p.m.
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    Casper Van der Tak -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 5:22 p.m.
  • other reviews by known bg persons
    Bob Koca -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 5:32 p.m.
  • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
    Phil simborg -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 5:35 p.m.
    • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
      Chris Bray -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 8:52 p.m.
      • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
        Jake Jacobs -- Wednesday, 18 November 2015, at 3:28 a.m.
        • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
          Jake Jacobs -- Wednesday, 18 November 2015, at 3:37 a.m.
      • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
        PINO -- Wednesday, 18 November 2015, at 8:57 a.m.
  • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
    RobertFontaine -- Tuesday, 17 November 2015, at 10:02 p.m.
  • Amount of Reviews of Bakgammon Books
    roadkillbooks -- Wednesday, 18 November 2015, at 6:28 a.m.
  • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
    Casper Van der Tak -- Wednesday, 18 November 2015, at 9:12 a.m.
    • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!--we all need help
      Phil Simborg -- Wednesday, 18 November 2015, at 7:08 p.m.
      • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!--we all need help
        Casper Van der Tak -- Wednesday, 18 November 2015, at 7:43 p.m.
  • simon hill's response and post to the world
    Phil simborg -- Wednesday, 18 November 2015, at 11:25 p.m.
    • simon hill's response and post to the world
      sebalotek -- Friday, 20 November 2015, at 12:17 p.m.
  • Backgammon for Losers - Caveat Emptor!
    Jake Jacobs -- Monday, 23 November 2015, at 3:07 a.m.