Hi Bob, I still think 3 sentences just can't capture for example a movie or anything for that matter. I can't put a word number to it but I think that if the review captures the important points though certainly not every point is needed it is long enough. I don't have to know how big a cell phone is but I would like to know if a treadmill will fit into my basement. So I look for what's important for me to know and find that helpful. A review that says "This treadmill is great. It measures 82 inches high by 65 inches long and has a good warranty" just won't cut it with me. Sure the dimensions are there and the person likes it but it can't be bought with just that info. Of course that's just me. Some people are fine reading something like this; however, I would encourage the "rating" option rather than a review that counts toward a person climbing up the ladder. Jo (mom's in P/T)