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Originally Posted by Sil_liS
If I have to choose between the validity of a review made by an author and a review made by someone who is paid by the author of the book, I would prefer the one made by an author since at least they are putting their taste in books on the line.
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Paid reviews have ALWAYS been prohibited. I do think it's right that reviews by other authors should also be banned; there's just too great a likelihood of an author either "putting-down" a rival, or promoting a friend.