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WTF? What review system, exactly, doesn't link to the reviewer's profile -- permission implied by posting? It's not even a generalism; it's a fact, full stop.


I seem to remember that some review system allowed the use of pseudonyms or anonymity. In fact, here is a random example from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/AG48K5RA3M4FK/ref=cm_cr...

Who is Joe? I have no idea. I still find Amazon reviews useful though. I've long refused to rate or comment on apps in the google Play store because of their real name policy. I would do so anonymously though.

For me, it's simply that I don't feel comfortable with the world knowing so much personal information about me. What sorts of hobbies I have, restaurants I frequent, etc. It's really a massive privacy problem. So I no longer review products in Google's system.




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