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Old 05-16-2012, 12:30 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by kennyc View Post
And you have proof of that claim?
Almost every indie/small press book I sample.

Here's a random example where the same person wrote multiple reviews under different names for this title. Whether intentional or not it still affects the ratings.
http://www.amazon.com/Chop-Darby-Sta...7185703&sr=1-1

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Another example. If a book averages 3 stars, it may be an indication of 1 and 5 star reviews. Some reviews may be authentic and independent but the impression is not good.
http://www.amazon.com/Into-the-Basem...7185974&sr=1-1

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