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Fitzcarraldo View Drop Down
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    Posted: April 22 2005 at 17:32

I have reached the conclusion that ProgArchives should not display reviews without them first being vetted. The number of spoof reviews seems to be on the increase, the use of reviews to debate/argue seems to continue unabated, and the low quality of some reviews devalues the site.

Therefore my suggestion to the site's owners would be to vet every review before it appears on the site (perhaps with the aid of the Collaborators and a group of volunteering forum members?) and to discard the silly ones. If this could weed out the dross and the spoofs then the site's reputation could be maintained.

It would be hard work, but if a dedicated group of forum members also helped out then it might be worth considering.

My thoughts, for what they're worth.

 
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Points: 1383 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 22 2005 at 18:39

I completely agree. Otherwise, the quality and integrity of the website suffers (and it's due to a very small number of half-wits).

But with a quick cursory quality check, this problem can be stopped.
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Points: 3013 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 22 2005 at 19:23

If there are enough people willing to take part, then it's a great idea.  Put me down as a voulenteer if we decide to implement this.
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Points: 5502 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 22 2005 at 22:23

I'm a volunteer too, just tell me what to do. i think this site could use some moderation in the review section
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Points: 2383 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 23 2005 at 14:28
Yep, a good idea Fitzcarraldo.
All those Octavarium-reviews are just such a perfect example of what you are talking about.And you can put me on the volunteer list as well!
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Points: 21342 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 23 2005 at 22:48

Where do I sign up?
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Points: 299 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 25 2005 at 02:07
Agreed, consider me a volunteer too.
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