tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181882449996194992.post2616535611007850718..comments2013-06-24T09:02:15.296-04:00Comments on Miami Foodie: Where is the Online Privacy in Reviewing Sites?Claudia Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10260791221993351305noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181882449996194992.post-7743055224398296722013-06-24T09:02:15.296-04:002013-06-24T09:02:15.296-04:00Sites should have an option (some already do) allo...Sites should have an option (some already do) allowing those who share their comments and ratings to share with the public any and all private information. For those who wish not to share any private information, the site should internally be able to identify if the person is real. This will allow users to view real postings and reviews, and will limit the number of fake postings and reviews (for examples, a competitor trashing their top competing business, or the manager of a horrible business spreading good reviews). Higher Ed Todayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12504953276670465618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181882449996194992.post-19096297485224074282013-06-24T00:11:14.831-04:002013-06-24T00:11:14.831-04:00In the case of online rating websites, you have to...In the case of online rating websites, you have to realize that when you post something it will be read. I think this is the reason why people even post on these websites at all (whether it be to rave or rant about the business they visited) So are they enabled to their privacy? I know that Yelp and TripAdvisor don't share your personal information with third parties (they state it clearly in their privacy policy) So if I give a business a bad review, I may be at risk of them writing a message back to me, but I know im not at risk of them showing up at my house or even calling me directly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181882449996194992.post-48037156371585274052013-06-23T20:26:51.353-04:002013-06-23T20:26:51.353-04:00Very interesting points! I do see the emphasis on ...Very interesting points! I do see the emphasis on making sure realness from a real person is included in online postings. I had a friend who posted a negative online review on a restaurant experience, which was then removed, and they were able to contact her via phone (using the personal information she provided on her profile) to talk to her about her experience. She was horrified that it was that easy to track her down. Since then, she has cut down her "presence" online. Something to think about in a world where we are "connected". While she didn't think anyone was even paying attention to what she had to say, someone obviously was! Kristynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476890648034939973noreply@blogger.com