Amazon gives me advice how to review

[reviews_and_ramblings]

I sent an enquiry to Amazon wondering why some reviews were not posted. I was replied that there were some forbidden words (as usual, hand job, blow job), and that I was welcomed to post them again without them. But they also give me an advice more... directly from their words:

"Also, please make sure you are providing your opinion on whether the items you are review are good or bad and the reasons why. It appears that the majority of your reviews are just the descriptions of the plots of the books."

Strange, I was very well certain to do exactly the opposite. If I retell part of the story, it's only to point out some side of the characters... but well, they probably know more than me, don't they?

A very pissed off Elisa, who is really wondered why she bothers to post reviews on Amazon (I know why, I do that to promote the books, Amazon is till the main online booksellers, but still...)

Comments

[clarelondon.livejournal.com]

Good God, what an odd message! You'd think with the problems they've had in the past with people trying to manipulate reviews, they'd prefer the more thoughtful and extensive-type review that you give, rather than some possibly extreme and/or provocative opinion.

And no, that's NOT how your reviews read! (they obviously don't appreciate a proper review) The fact that you intertwine parts of the story and comment on the characters shows how closely and carefully you've read a book, and adds a depth and interest to all your reviews.

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

Thank you Clare. I know I shouldn't give importance to that comment, but I'm still pestering Amazon to have a written apologize. Elisa