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by mrhappyunhappy 2334 days ago
It’s funny how we know testimonials are hand picked but still get influenced by them, even if they don’t feel authentic. Those star ratings must act as dopamine hits or something.
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I think the only time I'm swayed anymore is if they seem to reveal an authentic self.

E.g. "I figured this was yet another half-baked project management application, but this surprised me." -- Customer #1