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Review Writing Advice for Noobies
I've been surfing M3C for about a year now. I've posted a few reviews and I've replied to a lot more. Among the reviews that I've read, I've come across a lot of the same issues and I thought that I would give a bit of advice to the new posters out there.
1. Don't write angry. When you come home after having a lousy experience, don't automatically hop on to M3C to tell the world. I will guarantee you that you will only sound like a raving lunatic. Take a walk, blow off some steam, sleep on it. Do whatever you have to do to calm yourself down. Then, if you still feel the need to write the review, go ahead. Hopefully, the time that has elapsed between your experience and writing the review will allow you to gain a bit of perspective and allow you to write a fair and accurate one.
2. Use good grammar and spelling whenever possible. Everyone has the occasional typo or run-on sentence. I know my grammar isn't perfect either, but I try to read my review before I post so that some of the more obvious errors will be flushed out. Some of the long-time members here can be a little harsh when it comes to the blatant stuff (not that that excuses them).
3. Give details. Just saying that the food at Joe's Hamburger Stand sucks, the service is slow and the waitresses are rude is not enough. You need to describe exactly what was so bad about the food, how long it took them to give you service and what exactly the servers did that you perceive as rude.
4. Leave the race card in the deck. It doesn't matter if your review is clear, precise and grammatically correct. The minute you mention that the person who offended you was black, white, Asian or purple with green spots; you will lose all credibility with other people on this site.
5. Try not to be offended by the people who reply to your post. On the same token, try not to offend people when you post on their reviews. Don't call people names and don't get upset if people don't agree with you. Just as you are entitled to your opinion, others are entitled to theirs. If you don't like it, turn off replies in the options. That way you won't be offended.
OK, that's all I have right now. If anyone else has some tips, please post them below. I promise not to be offended! :)
1. Don't write angry. When you come home after having a lousy experience, don't automatically hop on to M3C to tell the world. I will guarantee you that you will only sound like a raving lunatic. Take a walk, blow off some steam, sleep on it. Do whatever you have to do to calm yourself down. Then, if you still feel the need to write the review, go ahead. Hopefully, the time that has elapsed between your experience and writing the review will allow you to gain a bit of perspective and allow you to write a fair and accurate one.
2. Use good grammar and spelling whenever possible. Everyone has the occasional typo or run-on sentence. I know my grammar isn't perfect either, but I try to read my review before I post so that some of the more obvious errors will be flushed out. Some of the long-time members here can be a little harsh when it comes to the blatant stuff (not that that excuses them).
3. Give details. Just saying that the food at Joe's Hamburger Stand sucks, the service is slow and the waitresses are rude is not enough. You need to describe exactly what was so bad about the food, how long it took them to give you service and what exactly the servers did that you perceive as rude.
4. Leave the race card in the deck. It doesn't matter if your review is clear, precise and grammatically correct. The minute you mention that the person who offended you was black, white, Asian or purple with green spots; you will lose all credibility with other people on this site.
5. Try not to be offended by the people who reply to your post. On the same token, try not to offend people when you post on their reviews. Don't call people names and don't get upset if people don't agree with you. Just as you are entitled to your opinion, others are entitled to theirs. If you don't like it, turn off replies in the options. That way you won't be offended.
OK, that's all I have right now. If anyone else has some tips, please post them below. I promise not to be offended! :)
Company Response:
Good advice. Thanks for sharing!
Comments:
Posted by goduke on 2009-09-18:
Great advice!!! Thanks for the excellent summary of things we can all keep in mind.
Posted by clutzycook on 2009-09-18:
Thanks. I was thinking of it all day while I was driving around for work. One advantage of driving 4-6 hours a day is that I get a lot of thinking in :)
Posted by skelly39 on 2009-09-18:
Excellent post. EVERYONE that is on this site should heed your advice, even those of us replying to posts. Thanks for taking the time.
Posted by zzrokk on 2009-09-18:
6) CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE LEAVING!
Posted by skelly39 on 2009-09-18:
And keep a check register.
Posted by KingJames on 2009-09-18:
7] spell checker, err the caps key [when appropriate] is your friend.
Posted by zzrokk on 2009-09-18:
8) Major Appliances ain't what they used to be!
Posted by zzrokk on 2009-09-18:
9a) So is "Word".
Posted by bearkatkitten on 2009-09-18:
9. People make mistakes... even those in a customer service related job. :-)
Posted by KingJames on 2009-09-18:
11] never ask for xtra tartar and then complain about it.
Posted by zzrokk on 2009-09-18:
10) The customer is NOT always right!
Posted by DebtorBasher on 2009-09-18:
As far as reading your review over for errors before posting...um...one slipped by your proofreading:
"Just as you are entitled to your opinion, others are entitled to yours".
Are you sure that's what you meant to say?
Ok, so that was my example of what you were saying...LOL!
Good advice...good post!
"Just as you are entitled to your opinion, others are entitled to yours".
Are you sure that's what you meant to say?
Ok, so that was my example of what you were saying...LOL!
Good advice...good post!
Posted by KingJames on 2009-09-18:
13] know how to count!
Posted by zzrokk on 2009-09-18:
12) Living through the internet is not living.
Posted by zzrokk on 2009-09-18:
14) *tears*
Posted by DebtorBasher on 2009-09-18:
15: Always use a capital "D" and a capital "B" when typing DebtorBasher!
16: It's ALWAYS POP...not soda...P-O-P, POP, just POP!
And the most important thing you must NEVER EVER FORGET is that the Basher is ALWAYS RIGHT!
16: It's ALWAYS POP...not soda...P-O-P, POP, just POP!
And the most important thing you must NEVER EVER FORGET is that the Basher is ALWAYS RIGHT!
Posted by KingJames on 2009-09-18:
9a? lmao
Posted by bearkatkitten on 2009-09-18:
15. Sometimes people post things at the same time which makes the sequential numbers not so sequential. :-)
There there, ZZ.
There there, ZZ.
Posted by zzrokk on 2009-09-18:
15b) I deem this informative very helpful for keeping me laughing and annoying my co-workers!
Posted by DebtorBasher on 2009-09-18:
Bear...that's when the edit button comes in handy...you might want to try it on your #15 ... LOL!
Posted by madconsumer on 2009-09-18:
um okay .....
Posted by DebtorBasher on 2009-09-18:
HEY...we CAN'T have three #15s!
Posted by bearkatkitten on 2009-09-18:
But, I don't want to change mine... so there! :-)
Posted by DebtorBasher on 2009-09-18:
Well then...it doesn't COUNT!...so there!
Posted by bearkatkitten on 2009-09-18:
Why do I have to change mine? I saw ZZ's post and made it right directly after ZZ's. Not my fault you posted yours at the same time. :-)
Posted by KingJames on 2009-09-18:
36] never argue with Miss B.
Posted by zzrokk on 2009-09-18:
37.5) The easiest way to have your mundane informative to go "Green" is to do it about this site!
Posted by DebtorBasher on 2009-09-18:
Bear...you have to change yours because mine was posted BEFORE yours, not at the same time...here's the proof...notice the time stamp as seen on the 'what's going on' page:
15: Always use a capital "D" and a capital "B" when typing DebtorBasher! 16: It's ALWAYS POP...not soda...P-O-P, POP, just POP! And the most important thing you must NEVER EVER FORGET is that th...
Posted in Consumer Reviews by DebtorBasher - Today at 3:53
And here is YOURS that was posted AFTER mine:
15. Sometimes people post things at the same time which makes the sequential numbers not so sequential. :-) There there, ZZ....
Posted in Consumer Reviews by bearkatkitten - Today at 3:54
Uh huh...Uh huh...YEAH...there it IS!
Please take not of SirJames' #36!
15: Always use a capital "D" and a capital "B" when typing DebtorBasher! 16: It's ALWAYS POP...not soda...P-O-P, POP, just POP! And the most important thing you must NEVER EVER FORGET is that th...
Posted in Consumer Reviews by DebtorBasher - Today at 3:53
And here is YOURS that was posted AFTER mine:
15. Sometimes people post things at the same time which makes the sequential numbers not so sequential. :-) There there, ZZ....
Posted in Consumer Reviews by bearkatkitten - Today at 3:54
Uh huh...Uh huh...YEAH...there it IS!
Please take not of SirJames' #36!
Posted by bearkatkitten on 2009-09-18:
But, when I clicked on the post my comment thing, your comment wasn't on the comment page until after I posted my comment.
And besides, it's too late to change it now.
I'm just having a little fun, DB... yeesh.
And besides, it's too late to change it now.
I'm just having a little fun, DB... yeesh.
Posted by DebtorBasher on 2009-09-18:
Oh yeah? Well...I'm having MORE fun than YOU are! So, put that in your peace pipe and smoke it!
And just for the record...I was having fun BEFORE you were!
And just for the record...I was having fun BEFORE you were!
Posted by bearkatkitten on 2009-09-18:
Well, good... :-)
Posted by DebtorBasher on 2009-09-18:
LOL!
Posted by Eloise on 2009-09-18:
DB, It seems a bit off for a moderator to have a rule that she is 'always' right. Got to keep it fair and without bias don't we?
Posted by DebtorBasher on 2009-09-18:
That's ok Eloise, I was always right before I became a moderator.
Posted by madconsumer on 2009-09-18:
best answer eloise!!!!!
i missed you and barekitty and double z and superbowl and c2o ....
i missed you and barekitty and double z and superbowl and c2o ....
Posted by bearkatkitten on 2009-09-18:
Awww... :-)
Posted by Eloise on 2009-09-18:
DB, I didn't realize that Admin had declared your the only opinion that is without question.
Posted by zzrokk on 2009-09-18:
Glad you're back MadC, LadyS and I kept the haters at bay in your absence.
Posted by Slimjim on 2009-09-18:
Stay on track, don't rant, don't pretend you're a lawyer, and most of all what King said, keep the cap key off. It's almost impossible to write something good enough to win over anyone if it's in upper case. And if you could write something that good, you already know better than to do it in all caps.
Posted by madconsumer on 2009-09-18:
double z it was a heck of a week. weather delays and the whole nine yards. i guess it didn't hurt that the booze always flows freely.
Posted by DebtorBasher on 2009-09-18:
If they didn't Eloise, they should.
Posted by MundoCani on 2009-09-18:
Better still than all these suggestions, new posters, if your concern is really that important to you, first try talking with someone in charge at the establishment. Be rational, be calm, and be logical with them. If after you tried that you still feel that you were wronged, come let the world know about it through m3c.
Posted by MundoCani on 2009-09-18:
Oh, and Basher IS always right!
Posted by madconsumer on 2009-09-18:
again eloise, very very best answer!!!!!
Posted by madconsumer on 2009-09-18:
"Oh, and Basher IS always right!"
mundo you are joking right?
mundo you are joking right?
Posted by MundoCani on 2009-09-18:
oh please, of course I meant madconsumer is always right!
Posted by madconsumer on 2009-09-18:
no wonder i didn't miss this place .....
Posted by littleyaya on 2009-09-18:
Mad! Where ya been? You left me all alone on here? And where the hell is C2O? Did you leave him tied up on your bed again?
Posted by jktshff1 on 2009-09-18:
good post
Posted by madconsumer on 2009-09-18:
i missed you too. i was on a business trip. to the arm pit of america!
c2o is alive and well.
c2o is alive and well.
Posted by littleyaya on 2009-09-18:
That's good, now untie him already! We need him on here
Posted by KingJames on 2009-09-18:
yes. it is good to see eloise and mad back. welcome back you two. we've all missed you dearly.
Posted by madconsumer on 2009-09-18:
eloise was gone too? huh, i thought i had her covered.
Posted by littleyaya on 2009-09-18:
Now KJ it's your turn. How can I miss you when you won't go away?
Posted by madconsumer on 2009-09-18:
lol yaya, best answer!!
Posted by superbowl on 2009-09-18:
Good to see you back Mad. Now you will have to pry those noses out of your rear again. Very good review Clutzy.
Posted by madconsumer on 2009-09-18:
thank you super! it was a long week in the arm pit of america!
Posted by clutzycook on 2009-09-18:
You're right DB, I did miss that one. See, even I'm not perfect :)
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