Originally Posted by
DrRodneyMcKay
Good points both. I usually review on places like Yelp and the hotel's own website, if it allows it. I haven't done many TripAdvisor reviews, though I"m thinking of getting into it. They have a "points" system for reviews, but those points get you nothing - except maybe status, so that your reviews are more visible?
Tripadviser points and badges seem like they were designed by a kindergarten teacher. They don't actually get you anything. However, I rely on their reviews when researching hotels, so I will generally leave honest reviews of places where I have stayed.