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]]> By: David Teten (admin) http://www.thevirtualhandshake.com/blog/2005/11/27/review-the-complete-idiots-guide-to-growing-your-business-with-google#comment-22245 David Teten (admin) Wed, 30 Nov 2005 14:35:16 +0000 http://www.thevirtualhandshake.com/blog/2005/11/27/review-the-complete-idiots-guide-to-growing-your-business-with-google#comment-22245 Sorry for the ambiguity. I did edit the text above slightly to clarify my point, which was that very few people are neutral in their reviews. We all are vulnerable to being influenced by favors that reviewers have done for us. If I were a judge, I would recuse myself from a lawsuit involving Dave, on the grounds that we had a past (shallow) relationship. In this case, I am emphasizing how everyone (including me) is influenced by past relationships. We're of course very grateful for the positive reviews that we have received. Sorry for the ambiguity. I did edit the text above slightly to clarify my point, which was that very few people are neutral in their reviews. We all are vulnerable to being influenced by favors that reviewers have done for us. If I were a judge, I would recuse myself from a lawsuit involving Dave, on the grounds that we had a past (shallow) relationship. In this case, I am emphasizing how everyone (including me) is influenced by past relationships.

We’re of course very grateful for the positive reviews that we have received.

]]> By: Denise O'Berry http://www.thevirtualhandshake.com/blog/2005/11/27/review-the-complete-idiots-guide-to-growing-your-business-with-google#comment-22243 Denise O'Berry Wed, 30 Nov 2005 11:57:25 +0000 http://www.thevirtualhandshake.com/blog/2005/11/27/review-the-complete-idiots-guide-to-growing-your-business-with-google#comment-22243 Dave and Scott -- I respectfully disagree with the comments in your disclosure. You indicate that the people who have reviewed the book are looking for something in return. I doubt it. If your book was a dog, you'd just not get any reviews from people -- or they would be fluffy, no substance reviews. By saying what you did above, you have inadvertently "whacked" those who thought enough of your book to spend their time sharing their thoughts. Then you turn around and review Dave's book -- which I've read and reviewed also. Are you in essence saying that we shouldn't believe your review because you had an ulterior motive? Or are you saying we should believe your review is "from the heart," yet your comment about your reviewers implies theirs aren't. A little conflicting, don't you think? Dave and Scott –

I respectfully disagree with the comments in your disclosure.
You indicate that the people who have reviewed the book are
looking for something in return. I doubt it. If your book was a
dog, you’d just not get any reviews from people — or they
would be fluffy, no substance reviews. By saying what you did
above, you have inadvertently “whacked” those who thought
enough of your book to spend their time sharing their thoughts.

Then you turn around and review Dave’s book — which I’ve
read and reviewed also. Are you in essence saying that we
shouldn’t believe your review because you had an ulterior
motive? Or are you saying we should believe your review is “from
the heart,” yet your comment about your reviewers implies theirs
aren’t.

A little conflicting, don’t you think?

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