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7. I think that you can get a feel for it over time.

Tue Oct 22, 2024, 11:46 AM

Oct 2024

For me it's reviews that sound a bit pat and bland:

"Works great. Very affordable."

"I love this product. Would purchase again."

Stuff like that. Of course, not all of these kinds of reviews are necessarily fake but, like I said, you can start to get a feel.
I usually go straight to the negative reviews to see if there are any specific issues with a product that multiple people mention. That is usually how I ultimately come to a decision about whether or not to make the purchase. It's not necessarily fool-proof but it's something to go by.

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I think that you can get a feel for it over time. skypilot Oct 2024 #7

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