User talk:Truth Check

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~  ONUnicorn (Talk problem solving 15:15, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

Angie's List
Hello. Thank you for the two references you added to the Angie's List article! One of the problems with that article was the lack of references to reliable sources. I'd been meaning to work on it but have been busy (both on Wikipedia and in real life) with other things. I was wondering though, about your comment that the whole article is basically an ad. It is a little light on criticism at the moment, but it doesn't read like an ad to me. What comments specifically seem like an ad to you? ~  ONUnicorn (Talk problem solving 15:15, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Your recent edit to that sentence is good; clarifying things even further. I haven't quite been sure what to make of your comment on my talk page (hence why I haven't responded yet).  I don't think the original version reads like it was written by the PR department at all.  Take a look at the article on Nike, Inc.; do you think that article is a fair treatment of the shoe company?  Yes, criticism should be in an article, but it should not be the entire article.  Now, take a look at Midway, Georgia that is written like an ad with statements like: "Midway truly is one of Georgia's best kept secrets. Enjoy its tranquil allure, sample treats from the sea and fine southern cuisine in one of its fine restaurants, and explore a city rich in history. From the Midway Museum and Cemetery to the Dorchester Museum to our unique antique shop, there is much to be discovered here!"

You said, "The problem with all the sites utilizing consumer reviews is that customers expect good service and most do not bother to write a reveiw unless they are upset with a service and all businesses have difficult customers from time to time." Yes, that's true. That's true about any thing like that. What's that have to do with anything? I also don't understand what, "You need to learn how to recognize a scam when you see one" has to do with this article.

I don't feel like you've answered my question; you said the article reads like an ad - how, specifically? ~  ONUnicorn (Talk problem solving 18:02, 12 January 2007 (UTC)