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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 7:50 pm
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Originally Posted by USAFAN
I believe fti is smart enough to differentiate fakes from honest reviews.
Yes I can differentiate most fake reviews, not to mention the fact that I greatly discount most reviews from those with extremely few posts on TA.

But most "ma and pa kettle" TA visitors are not smart enough to differentiate fakes from honest reviews, and that is my concern. Case in point:

Originally Posted by chemist661
Since 2004, I learned alot about Trip Advisor (TA) & have a much better sense to discern "fake" review from genuine reviews.

Bottom line: Results may vary with TA. Do due diligence and check out various sources.
And how long has it taken chemist661 to learn? I would say years. And s/he is a seasoned traveler. Point made.
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