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Comment on FTC Announces Final Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials

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"Buying Positive or Negative Reviews: The final rule prohibits businesses from providing compensation or other incentives conditioned on the writing of consumer reviews expressing a particular sentiment, either positive or negative. It clarifies that the conditional nature of the offer of compensation or incentive may be expressly or implicitly conveyed."

Sounds like Amazon's review structure requires a complete overhaul...

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