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A manufacturer's rep hinted I'd get more samples if I downplayed a flaw.
I noticed the microphone doesn't pick up quiet voices well. How do you handle pressure to be less critical?
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sandra5411mo ago
Wouldn't hiding the flaw make your future reviews less trusted?
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harperadams1mo ago
Last week I saw a review for a blender that skipped over it leaks everywhere. Sure, hide the flaw, that works great until someone's kitchen is covered in smoothie. Then you get a dozen angry comments asking why you didn't warn them. At that point your review is just a funny story people tell about bad advice. Trust isn't something you get back after pulling a stunt like that.
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abby_henderson1mo ago
That part about trust not coming back after pulling a stunt like that is so true. I mean, I once recommended a phone case that fell apart in a week, and my friends still bring it up when I give advice. Now I double-check everything before saying it's good, but the shame sticks with you.
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