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Star rating systems don't accurately convey opinions. The majority of reviews will be either 5* or 1* with only a few wannabe critics voting in between applying their own arbitrary votes.
If Amazon are going to change things then why not adopt something more meaningful. Simple up/down votes for things that actually matter.
Was this product as described: ๐/๐
Are you satisfied with the quality: ๐/๐
Are you satisfied with the value for money: ๐/๐
Then a few optional questions for things that aren't relevant to the product such as postage/packaging etc.
This is good. I would consider adding โWould you recommend to a friendโ but that may be redundant given what you have already.
I also found that an odd question.
"you ordered a two pack of Durex extra small and a packet of malteasers. Would you recommend them to a friend? "
No. Because who the hell recommends stuff..? Unless it's something truly unique im not going to recommend it
I get where you're coming from, but my wife did really appreciate a recommendation for a feminine hygiene product (menstrual cup) from a family member. We rarely recommend products of any sort, much less inexpensive products, but my wife has already recommended that product multiple times.
That said, I think it's a poor question. I wouldn't recommend a feminine hygiene product to my single, male friends, nor would I recommend that point and click adventure game to coworkers who mostly play competitive FPSs. I'll even recommend "bad" products if I think it'll fit whatever niche my friend wants to fill (e.g. that crappy screwdriver may not be good for screws, but maybe it's decent for an art project).
Maybe a better question is: would you buy this again if it was lost/stolen? As in, did this fill your need enough that you wouldn't look at other products?
โWould you recommend this to a parallel universe instance of yourself in a similar situation, who is not yet decided on a purchase?โ
Yeah I was using the Microsoft 365 suite for work and it asked if I'd recommend it to a friend. No itd be a weird thing to bring up in conversation with a personal friend to recommend.
Haha youโre right, it probably doesnโt really apply to most things. I do get asked what I recommend more than the average person because my friends and family know I research purchases too much. I hate buying junk.