Amazon Customer Reviews - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T17:54:55Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:105143?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A105665&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOnly allowing one IP address…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-12-22:537324:Comment:1069312007-12-22T22:49:07.978ZJeri Westersonhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/westerson
Only allowing one IP address per same book might help. There is software for that. I mean, you could still jump from computer to computer, but any little bit might help.
Only allowing one IP address per same book might help. There is software for that. I mean, you could still jump from computer to computer, but any little bit might help. Thanks, Kathryn. That may be…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-12-21:537324:Comment:1065672007-12-21T22:46:45.072ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Thanks, Kathryn. That may be useful information some day.
Thanks, Kathryn. That may be useful information some day. I was able to get a "flame" r…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-12-21:537324:Comment:1065622007-12-21T22:24:23.975ZKathryn Lilleyhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/KathrynL
I was able to get a "flame" review removed from my Amazon page. I sent my objection to<br />
community-help@amazon.com. The negative review was removed within an hour of my lodging the objection.<br />
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I've heard from other authors that Amazon is sensitive to complaints, because they have had lawsuits. It's particularly effective to object when the review contains blatant errors or personal attacks.<br />
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On the other hand, I've heard that the reader reviews of your book are not considered "real" on Amazon…
I was able to get a "flame" review removed from my Amazon page. I sent my objection to<br />
community-help@amazon.com. The negative review was removed within an hour of my lodging the objection.<br />
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I've heard from other authors that Amazon is sensitive to complaints, because they have had lawsuits. It's particularly effective to object when the review contains blatant errors or personal attacks.<br />
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On the other hand, I've heard that the reader reviews of your book are not considered "real" on Amazon until they include a negative reveiw! If you have only high ratings, they say people assume that only friends and family are reviewing your book. Sorry, but I still say that c…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-12-20:537324:Comment:1062232007-12-20T15:05:44.907ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Sorry, but I still say that customer reviews are a very mixed bag. Usually it's possible to tell the more literate and thoughtful ones apart, and those by all means take seriously. Unlike Richard Curtis, I don't believe that an amazon customer review will ever appear on any but a self-published book.
Sorry, but I still say that customer reviews are a very mixed bag. Usually it's possible to tell the more literate and thoughtful ones apart, and those by all means take seriously. Unlike Richard Curtis, I don't believe that an amazon customer review will ever appear on any but a self-published book. Richard Curtis just shared an…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-12-20:537324:Comment:1060832007-12-20T00:48:00.150ZKaren Dionnehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/KarenDionne
Richard Curtis just shared an article he wrote about the value of Amazon reviews with Backspace - "Do Amazon Reviews Count?" You can read it on our newly redesigned website <a href="http://www.backspace.dreamhosters.com/index/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1"><b>here</b></a>.
Richard Curtis just shared an article he wrote about the value of Amazon reviews with Backspace - "Do Amazon Reviews Count?" You can read it on our newly redesigned website <a href="http://www.backspace.dreamhosters.com/index/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1"><b>here</b></a>. You're a kind and generous ma…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-12-19:537324:Comment:1059952007-12-19T19:09:24.331ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
You're a kind and generous man, James.
You're a kind and generous man, James. I'm a reader and Amazon revie…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-12-19:537324:Comment:1059902007-12-19T18:51:03.928ZJames Robertshttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/jimroberts
I'm a reader and Amazon reviews really don't push me much until I check out the "was this helpful" score. This Amazon feature rates how helpful reviews are and display that rating. If 14 of 15 readers find the review helpful, then the review has gained credibility with me;. if 0 of 15 readers find the review helpful, then review and reviewer are suspect.<br />
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If I read a book and don't like it, I don't pan it and I don't flame it at Amazon. I just tell friends I didn't like it and I don't buy or…
I'm a reader and Amazon reviews really don't push me much until I check out the "was this helpful" score. This Amazon feature rates how helpful reviews are and display that rating. If 14 of 15 readers find the review helpful, then the review has gained credibility with me;. if 0 of 15 readers find the review helpful, then review and reviewer are suspect.<br />
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If I read a book and don't like it, I don't pan it and I don't flame it at Amazon. I just tell friends I didn't like it and I don't buy or read any more of that author's books. Occassionally reading friends talk me into giving the author another chance but usually, one stinker is enough; too many good authors out there I haven't yet read.<br />
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I will occassionally -- once or twice a year -- post reviews on Amazon but only for books and authors I enjoy, and typically for debut authors or writers I believe need a few positive strokes. You writers are a solitary bunch often filled with self-doubt, internal turmoil and misgivings so I may post a glowing Amazon review (if I <b>liked</b> book) to assist in the "nurturing and feeding" of the published author.<br />
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Writing a credible review of a good book is hard to do Yes, I agree about the author…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-12-18:537324:Comment:1057542007-12-18T21:44:16.899ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Yes, I agree about the author blurbs. Many are sincere, but others are kind, or have been requested by the author's agent or publisher. I do read reviews from respected sources (PW, LJ, BL, and even Kirkus -- as well as major newspaper reviews.). I also like recommendations on web sites by knowledgeable people.<br />
Amazon reviews tell me nothing because I don't know the person's taste.
Yes, I agree about the author blurbs. Many are sincere, but others are kind, or have been requested by the author's agent or publisher. I do read reviews from respected sources (PW, LJ, BL, and even Kirkus -- as well as major newspaper reviews.). I also like recommendations on web sites by knowledgeable people.<br />
Amazon reviews tell me nothing because I don't know the person's taste. Well I'm definately one of th…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-12-18:537324:Comment:1056832007-12-18T19:09:13.302ZAlex Scarrowhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/AlexScarrow
Well I'm definately one of those pissed off readers. I've had my fingers burned quite a few times buying books based on overly extravagent reviews. Of course...I'm much wiser to it now.<br />
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I think there's definately a danger that over contamination with bogus 5 star reviews will eventually register with Joe Public and the system will quickly become redundant. As it is, there's evidence now that the general public are very sceptical of cover quotes assuming it's authors scratching each other's…
Well I'm definately one of those pissed off readers. I've had my fingers burned quite a few times buying books based on overly extravagent reviews. Of course...I'm much wiser to it now.<br />
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I think there's definately a danger that over contamination with bogus 5 star reviews will eventually register with Joe Public and the system will quickly become redundant. As it is, there's evidence now that the general public are very sceptical of cover quotes assuming it's authors scratching each other's backs, or apparent high praise ripped out of context from a luke-warm review.<br />
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I think as yet, authors still command a great deal of respect from book readers...but we're in danger of losing that if we descend to the level of double glazing salesmen. Simon--that's great! That dam…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-12-18:537324:Comment:1056712007-12-18T18:24:33.216ZDave Zeltsermanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DaveZeltserman
Simon--that's great! That damn Dickens having to post disingenuous reviews! But again, I think readers think these bogus reviews are coming from friends and family, not the author. But they can end up attracting pissed off negative reviews because a reader has been suckered into buying something far less stellar than they were expecting. Whether or not these bogus reviews end up attracting attention to an author's book, the author is better off maintaining their dignity and integrity.
Simon--that's great! That damn Dickens having to post disingenuous reviews! But again, I think readers think these bogus reviews are coming from friends and family, not the author. But they can end up attracting pissed off negative reviews because a reader has been suckered into buying something far less stellar than they were expecting. Whether or not these bogus reviews end up attracting attention to an author's book, the author is better off maintaining their dignity and integrity.