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Editing Our Reviews

PINKdogWOOD — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:25:00 GMT

I didn't know or maybe realize at all that when we write and post reviews, the Q tekkies get to read, review and then edit what we write. Since when is this fair?

I get it when someone writes a scathing review when they flat out bad mouth perhaps the host of the product. I do get this. but when we write reviews to give others better info on the product than what is in the description of the item, I think that's just wrong.

I wrote a review on that cute sweatshirt dress Studio Park x Shawn K. I was kind, I said it was cute and what I added about the fabric SK chose, I indicated there was no give to the fabric and that this one won't sell because of that.

Re: Editing Our Reviews

KingstonMom — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:33:19 GMT

Thanks for your review!

Reviews have been so wonky lately, maybe we should do out reviews here!

I haven't been able to leave a review in ages, so I just stopped trying.

Re: Editing Our Reviews

RespectLife — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:02:05 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD wrote:
I didn't know or maybe realize at all that when we write and post reviews, the Q tekkies get to read, review and then edit what we write. Since when is this fair?

I get it when someone writes a scathing review when they flat out bad mouth perhaps the host of the product. I do get this. but when we write reviews to give others better info on the product than what is in the description of the item, I think that's just wrong.

I wrote a review on that cute sweatshirt dress Studio Park x Shawn K. I was kind, I said it was cute and what I added about the fabric SK chose, I indicated there was no give to the fabric and that this one won't sell because of that.

Huh!

I have written reviews for years and years and never had one edited or changed.

This is what they posted @PINKdogWOOD

But it did not. According to the size chart I bought PXS, should have fit perfectly but THERE IS NO GIVE in this favric. It is cute in the grey, I'm exchanging to try a larger size and go from there. I love a dress like this for winter with tights and a great pr of boots. We'll see. I do recommend tring this but you NEED to size up one or two sizes.

What wording did they change? That it won't sell?

Re: Editing Our Reviews

millieshops — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:14:18 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD What did they edit? The one comment I see that has nothing to do with reviewing is your opinion that the dress won't sell. That doesn't help a shopper decide.

The staff at the company have a computer number that tells them whether the item sells or not, so it's not news to them either.

Re: Editing Our Reviews

PINKdogWOOD — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:22:49 GMT

@RespectLife "that it won't sell"

I was just trying to be honest, truthful. More a headsup to those who may be thinking about picking up this dress. I love a casual dress like this but the size I bought did not fit. The sleeves are so darn tight I could barely get my skinny arms in this dress.

I was really bummed, this style is so up my alley. Now I need to spend my time and more money to return it.

Writing reviews here is so hard to do anymore too. They've changed the entire process and none of it is good, more times than not it doesn't even work.

Re: Editing Our Reviews

Carolina925 — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:26:06 GMT

I've never had QVC edit any of my reviews but I know some I've made on Amazon have been deleted altogether, even getting a notice that my review didn't fit their standards. Not sure what I said but it wasn't anything that I thought was improper.

Re: Editing Our Reviews

chrystaltree — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:26:55 GMT

I don't think it matters much. Reviews have always been worthless to me because they are all just someone's personal opinion. And worse, many people post a review for items they don't even own. I remember when Louis would actively encounter his Facebook fans to post glowing reviews to support him. And they did. A lot of those reviews were fiction. Now clothing's vendors provide freebies to customers and the customers only have to post glowing reviews and pictures on Facebook to keep the freebies coming. It's not just QVC and HSN, it's all retailers.

Re: Editing Our Reviews

Jk9 — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:45:50 GMT

What I don't understand is why "that's why it won't sell" is important in this review. Your opinion on whether the item sells and why doesn't help the next person considering the purchase. There are some buyers who don't want stretch fabrics.

Re: Editing Our Reviews

Carmie — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:11:25 GMT

One time I wrote a review about a pair of shoes. They were these really cute clogs and they were an expensive splurge.

They fit me well and were comfortable, but I fell a few times while wearing them. Dummy me never associated my falling with the shoes until I broke my ankle.

I never fall and haven't fallen since, so it's not me. It was definitely the shoes.

When I gave my review, I mentioned that the shoes tended to twist the foot ( they did) and made me fall.

That review was poofed!

Re: Editing Our Reviews

RespectLife — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:16:14 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
I don't think it matters much. Reviews have always been worthless to me because they are all just someone's personal opinion. And worse, many people post a review for items they don't even own. I remember when Louis would actively encounter his Facebook fans to post glowing reviews to support him. And they did. A lot of those reviews were fiction. Now clothing's vendors provide freebies to customers and the customers only have to post glowing reviews and pictures on Facebook to keep the freebies coming. It's not just QVC and HSN, it's all retailers.

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I don't find all the reviews really worthless.

If multiple reviews all say the same thing (it runs big/small, tight arms etc) I can base my decisions on that important info.

I have passed on purchases based on multiple negative reviews.

Ya have to take them with a grain of salt...but I do read them and leave them.

What I really dislike is when they allow reviews from those who have not purchased.

Such as reviews they are mad it doesn't come in petite/tall, or their favorite color....

Re: Editing Our Reviews

RespectLife — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:19:48 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
One time I wrote a review about a pair of shoes. They were these really cute clogs and they were an expensive splurge.

They fit me well and were comfortable, but I fell a few times while wearing them. Dummy me never associated my falling with the shoes until I broke my ankle.

I never fall and haven't fallen since, so it's not me. It was definitely the shoes.

When I gave my review, I mentioned that the shoes tended to twist the foot ( they did) and made me fall.

That review was poofed!

@Carmie

I can understand the poofing.

It could have been you IN/WITH those shoes...They definitely were not for you.

You can't make a blanket statement that anyone wearing them will get twisted and thus fall.

I recently bought a pair of Vionics mule slippers that my friend ordered and loves.

I keep walking outta the things and tripping! Mule style are not for me...but they are for her!

Re: Editing Our Reviews

LTT1 — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:36:49 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD @RespectLife @Carmie @Jk9 @chrystaltree

How can I find out which dress this is?

Re: Editing Our Reviews

Carmie — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:00:35 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:
@Carmie wrote:
One time I wrote a review about a pair of shoes. They were these really cute clogs and they were an expensive splurge.

They fit me well and were comfortable, but I fell a few times while wearing them. Dummy me never associated my falling with the shoes until I broke my ankle.

I never fall and haven't fallen since, so it's not me. It was definitely the shoes.

When I gave my review, I mentioned that the shoes tended to twist the foot ( they did) and made me fall.

That review was poofed!

@Carmie

I can understand the poofing.

It could have been you IN/WITH those shoes...They definitely were not for you.

You can't make a blanket statement that anyone wearing them will get twisted and thus fall.

I recently bought a pair of Vionics mule slippers that my friend ordered and loves.

I keep walking outta the things and tripping! Mule style are not for me...but they are for her!

I never said they would make everyone fall. I just said they made me fall.

I am a shoe addict and never had any other shoes do this before. They were flawed. I wish I remembered the brand.

I always wear clogs and mules. I have had surgery on my foot and shoes with a closed back hurt my feet. So, it wasn't the style.

Re: Editing Our Reviews

Kachina624 — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:14:25 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD. I've written hundreds of reviews. Until they stopped counting, I was one of the top 25 reviewers. I've never had anything I've written changed, and not all of my reviews have been complimentary. If somebody did make an alteration, I'd request that it be removed.

I do agree that your comment about sales was out of line. You have no way of knowing how it'll sell and that has nothing to do with the appearance or performance of the product.

Re: Editing Our Reviews

BirkiLady — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:18:36 GMT

I always write a review and have never had one changed. Don't believe this happens at QVC.

Re: Editing Our Reviews

RespectLife — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:33:39 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
@RespectLife wrote:
@Carmie wrote:
One time I wrote a review about a pair of shoes. They were these really cute clogs and they were an expensive splurge.

They fit me well and were comfortable, but I fell a few times while wearing them. Dummy me never associated my falling with the shoes until I broke my ankle.

I never fall and haven't fallen since, so it's not me. It was definitely the shoes.

When I gave my review, I mentioned that the shoes tended to twist the foot ( they did) and made me fall.

That review was poofed!

@Carmie

I can understand the poofing.

It could have been you IN/WITH those shoes...They definitely were not for you.

You can't make a blanket statement that anyone wearing them will get twisted and thus fall.

I recently bought a pair of Vionics mule slippers that my friend ordered and loves.

I keep walking outta the things and tripping! Mule style are not for me...but they are for her!
I never said they would make everyone fall. I just said they made me fall.

I am a shoe addict and never had any other shoes do this before. They were flawed. I wish I remembered the brand.

I always wear clogs and mules. I have had surgery on my foot and shoes with a closed back hurt my feet. So, it wasn't the style.

@Carmie

But you said the shoe twisted the foot.

It twisted Your foot. That may not be the case with others so I understand them poofing.

They are not going to allow references that an item is hazardous based just on one customer's experience.

Re: Editing Our Reviews

RespectLife — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:35:26 GMT

@LTT1

Studio Park x Shawn Killinger Petite Sweatshirt Dress - QVC.com

Re: Editing Our Reviews

Effie54 — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:17:52 GMT

I've never had a review edited, but what irks me is when I take the time to review an item (it's for the benefit of those interested in the item and written to be fair)....there's always one in the bunch who gives a thumbs down. I mean come on.....really??! That's just rude.

Re: Editing Our Reviews

LTT1 — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:07:13 GMT

@RespectLife

'thank you so much!

I found the dress...hard to believe there's no stretch!

Re: Editing Our Reviews

SaveTheTurtles — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:55:58 GMT

I've written many reviews both good and bad. I don't believe any were edited or removed.