posted on October 31, 2008 at 09:41AM
In response to Matt's post from October 31 2008 07:30AM
Matt said…
I hear everyone on their preference for longer reviews. I agree with you that in general a longer review with more detail is more helpful. However, as we look to engage more people to provide insight into their personal experiences and as we attract more readers we are finding that not everyone has the time or inclination to either write or read the complete review. Ideally we will be able to design the interface so that it highlights the more complete reviews while still "backfilling" with the shorter reviews.
Does that make sense to all of you?
I don't mind the reviews that are a paragraph or so that talks some about just experience... it's the ones that are only a soundbite or a sound bite and one sentence that really don't add much to me. I don't think it's too much to ask to have people do up at least 4-5 sentences having to do with a product. Any other sites that take reviews are the same way. It still allows them to share their opinions yet provides something of use to the consumer searching for information.
