tuaw.com - 2/3/2009
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In this modern age of information, it's easier than ever to see what people think of a product, whether it be a new lawnmower, a console game, or an App Store app. But it's also easier than ever to try and tweak public opinion, and while there are many official avenues that will accept ...
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iPhone Developer Alleges Competitor is 'Sockpuppeting'
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... user-review web sites frequently encounter. Restaurant review web site Yelp, for example, often has issues with colluding businesses shooting down competitors while promoting each other. To rectify that problem, Yelp has a staff of moderators scouting for abusive reviews and deleting them when necessary.
If sockpuppet reviews become a major problem in the App Store, the clear solution is for Apple to implement some stricter moderation tools or hire moderators.
[via TUAW]
Updated 11:30 a.m. PDT with a response from Trapster. ...
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