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by gwilikers 2042 days ago
> otherwise all our reviews are removed (by which I mean all our positive reviews which are all we have) and are replaced by negative / fake reviews.

Did they tell you this outright?
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andrewmcwatters 2042 days ago
They don't hide the fact that they're doing it to you; they just market it to you as "75 other reviews that are not currently recommended," etc.

Connect the dots.

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consp 2042 days ago
Isn't that extortion?
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andrewmcwatters 2042 days ago
Textbook definition? Sure. Legally? No.
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proverbialbunny 2042 days ago
I've seen them do things like this to local businesses around me. Usually they just delist the company.
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