parker186•7mo ago

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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sandra5417mo ago

Wouldn't hiding the flaw make your future reviews less trusted?

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harperadams7mo 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_henderson7mo 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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