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The Problem with User Ratings, Part 2: Astroturfing

77% of online shoppers use user reviews and ratings while making purchases online. This means that companies increasingly rely on positive online user reviews to make money. Enter, astroturfing. “Astroturfing” is a play on the idea of a grassroots movement. … Continue reading

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