After a poke from the UK’s watchdog, the companies promised to beef up filters to strain out those who write, buy and sell fluffy nonsense.
Tag Archives: Yelp
Supreme Court won’t consider case against defamatory reviews on Yelp
The decision means Yelp, and other platforms, are still protected from liability for user-submitted content under the CDA’s Section 230.
Doctor sues patient for $1m over bad online reviews
The patient claims to have gone for a free checkup, and came out with a $427 bill, plus a $1300 bill to her insurance company.
Peeple goes into hiding to retool the app
The people-rating app, Peeple, isn’t dead yet, but it sounds like it’s getting worked over to be “ALL POSITIVITY!!!” after much negative backlash. 
Prepare to be rated on a 5-star scale by ‘Peeple’, like it or not
Anybody can create a profile for you on the upcoming app, just like you’re a restaurant, with no opt-out.
Millions of fake online reviews are gumming up the joy of buying stuff
A UK watchdog is investigating online reviews, be they “This changed my LIFE!” bogosity or fake negative reviews used as blackmail. 
Auto shop’s controversial anti-gay Facebook post sparks cyber backlash
The owner’s pro-gun, anti-gay Facebook post went viral, fomented a Yelp unicorn makeover, and sparked a peaceful protest and alleged threats.
Apartment complex threatens residents with $10k fines for negative online reviews
Ahhhh, Windermere Cay: the premiere, luxury, 100% smoke-free Florida community that’s just minutes from Walt Disney World and miles from letting customers write honest reviews. 
Yelp sues Revleap for claiming it sells good reviews, buries the bad ones
Revleap promises to sell improved ratings to businesses, but Yelp claims that it does nothing but lie and spam both Yelp’s customers and Revleap clients’ customers, dangling gift cards in exchange for writing positive reviews. 
Yelp let off the hook after review-gaming complaints
After a year-long investigation, the FTC has decided that those who complain about Yelp gaming its reviews don’t have a leg to stand on.