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Ask HN: Why do startups use fake client testimonials?
3 points by justanewguy 3505 days ago
How come this trend is so widespread in the startup community. Do people not realise that it makes them look unprofessional when they clearly use a stock photo, and some fake reviews to boost their credibility.

The ones I'm referring to are the small oval pictures, that service/product offering startups are so fond of using. There are usually a few client testimonials that are obviously fake.

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Should or should we not call them out here?