Posted on 10/21/2024 9:38:05 PM PDT by Olog-hai
A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect.
The Federal Trade Commission issued the rule in August banning the sale or purchase of online reviews. The rule, which went into effect Monday, allows the agency to seek civil penalties against those who knowingly violate it.
“Fake reviews not only waste people’s time and money, but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said about the rule in August. She added that the rule will “protect Americans from getting cheated, put businesses that unlawfully game the system on notice, and promote markets that are fair, honest, and competitive.” …
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Amazon reviews might clean up?
That woild be a good thing.
Our tour business’s competition heavily fakes reviews.
Maybe. I guess this law might put a damper on things like the Three Wolf Moon Shirt reviews on Amazon. Those were hilarious. So were the sugarless Haribo gummy bear reviews.
I see a 1st Amendment lawsuit in the future.
I don’t see this holding up to Constitutional scrutiny.
Always dump the 5 star and 1 start and you’ll be OK.
I use the add on fake spot
Not really. The Supreme Court has long granted the government broad powers in regulating commercial speech.
Absolutely none of the government’s business.
Ahhh...sorta like the “do not call” list...and probably as effective.
Unless it is a spam, how do they know it’s as fake as Kemala Harris’ campaign?
Imagine if fake reviews of political speech were banned. The MSM would have nothing to do except report actually news
So move your fake review operation out of the US. No way for the US to enforce.
I wish they’d add fake product descriptions to the list of do-not’s.
I really dislike buying on line as I’m the type that likes to see it, touch it and figure out if it’s worth the money before buying. And if bought locally returns are as simple as taking it back and getting an instant refund.
I’ve been screwed too many times by online buying.
Isn’t this why there was the good housekeeping seal years ago?
And consumer reports...
That’ll be as effective as their do not call registry.
I’m against anything this bitch is for. A Paki Brit who knows nothing about free speech.
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