This is an attempt to help eliminate any bias a judge may have for his counrty or against other countries.

I use this same strategy when I read "user" comments and reviews for stuff online.

Let's be honest...If someone submits their software to a script directory like Hotscripts.com , I feel it's a good bet that at least on of the "compliments" is actually from the owner of the script.

One the other hand, I often have a feeling that at least one of the complaints/disparaging comments is from a competitor. It's just human nature.

So, when I see a bunch of comments, I tend to ignore a few of the "great" reviews and as well as one or two of the "bad" reviews because of a probable bias, and instead focus on the reviews that are left over.

When looking at reviews, do you ever consider the chance that a few of the reviews, both good and bad, are bogus?

To be homest, yes I do think that some are bogus...both ways! Lol especially in the IM arena. That's why I tend to steer clear of those products untill someone I know real well tells me it is good and one I should get.

Thanks for the topic...

Mary

John