tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269111507495678101.post8535812131156172092..comments2023-08-21T10:41:14.917-05:00Comments on Jeff Dawson: Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398633161065397120noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269111507495678101.post-52851812591706036002012-07-29T22:38:21.183-05:002012-07-29T22:38:21.183-05:00Norma,Agreed. I to received a review from a lady w...Norma,Agreed. I to received a review from a lady who said she was never inclined to leave reviews. It's the books that only have five star reviews in a very short period of time that raises my eyebrows nowadays. And then there are no more. That to me is a serious red flag. Photos would be nice, but some folks like to keep their identity hidden.<br /><br />One other item of concern. A highschool friend helped me get into the ebook business. Sadly we pareted ways some time back because of political differences. I asked him to review Occupation. He said he didn't have the time but if I would write the review for him he would post it. Yes, I'm serious. I asked him if that was cheating. He said no. Well, I thought about it long and hard and declined the offer. It didn't feel right reviewer your own book then having someone else post it.He also removed all of his honest reviews when we parted ways. It was a sad moment, but at least I can still sleep at night knowing I wasn't providing false information.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07398633161065397120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269111507495678101.post-90302604554205962482012-07-29T22:26:00.845-05:002012-07-29T22:26:00.845-05:00I agree completely. There are many reviewers leavi...I agree completely. There are many reviewers leaving a rating for a single title. If the person joined recently, not such a big deal (unless commenting on a new release) but, if an account had been around for an extended period of time, I would disregard any review offered.<br /><br />That being said, one person did review Hershey Falls and admitted in the post that she has never reviewed books but really felt she had to provide a few accolades in this case. It made me feel good because, from her comments, I knew she read the story and I had never heard of her. I presume she may have been someone who saw an advertisement for it somewhere along the way.<br /><br />One of the things I find really annoying: reviewers who don't provide a photo or icon. I'd like to see something to identify an account.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068371657307157699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269111507495678101.post-82692263821696583982012-07-29T21:59:51.869-05:002012-07-29T21:59:51.869-05:00Very good points. Thanks for sharing your insight ...Very good points. Thanks for sharing your insight on this. Good information for those new to this business as well.Lynn Hallbrookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404690660463373150noreply@blogger.com