Do you read reviews?
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I don't normally read reviews for music/movies as everyone has their own tastes, so what one person likes, another will not. Some of the movies I've seen have low star reviews, but they are some of my favourites! I will watch a game review if I'm interested in buying it to check out the graphics. On the electrical side of reviews if I'm looking for something that is inexpensive or that I have an idea about then I'll chance it go for a good brand and good price. However, if it's something electrical or expensive then I will read reviews and watch video reviews of a product. 
I do if we're talking about stuff for sell. Or a seller's profile. You can get a good gauge on an item or profile depending on the level of reviews. Sometimes idiots review stuff, but if there's a pattern with the reviews there's usually a reason for it.
VanitasFan26
I'm just a ghost.
I do if it has a lot of 1 star reviews and people are warning of a "Scam" than thats when I take it seriously, mostly when it comes to products.
In general just remember at the end of the day Reviews are all opinions. Not everyone is going to agree on what they think is better or worse. I don't read reviews because I like to go in with a open mind. Thats mostly whenever a new game is out.
In general just remember at the end of the day Reviews are all opinions. Not everyone is going to agree on what they think is better or worse. I don't read reviews because I like to go in with a open mind. Thats mostly whenever a new game is out.
Yeah it's really good to gauge the quality of a product and or if something is too good to be true. Sometimes you got to weed through the idiot 1 star reviews and also the idiot 5 star ones that say something like 'It came in 4 days, very quick!' and it's like you're reviewing the product not the shipping speed that the seller has no control over.
Neb
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Depends on the kind of media. If it’s for books I’ll check if Kirkus reviews covered it and if not I’ll look at the average rating on GoodReads. I never read the user reviews since they either gush on the books without listing their drawbacks, are personal attacks against the author, literally paid for by the author, or nitpick the book beyond belief. If the rating is below a 3.5 star average I don’t read it. Anything above I consider.
For games I never look at critic reviews since they’re rarely reliable at all. A lot of the time they feel like they’re either written by someone who doesn’t like or know much about the genre they’re covering or are by someone who seems very out of touch with video games in general. Remember when IGN rated Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire 7.8/10 because there was too much water? Other times they gush over high budget games for their spectacle rather than their actual quality. I enjoy Skyward Sword a lot despite its issues, but it is definitely not a 10/10 game like a lot of sites were giving it at the time of release. Instead I either read a bunch of Steam reviews or rely on word of mouth by actual players.
For movies, the rare times I actually watch them, I open Rotten Tomatoes and check the score and critics’ consensus. It’s not a perfect system or anything, but it gives me an idea of what to expect.
For games I never look at critic reviews since they’re rarely reliable at all. A lot of the time they feel like they’re either written by someone who doesn’t like or know much about the genre they’re covering or are by someone who seems very out of touch with video games in general. Remember when IGN rated Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire 7.8/10 because there was too much water? Other times they gush over high budget games for their spectacle rather than their actual quality. I enjoy Skyward Sword a lot despite its issues, but it is definitely not a 10/10 game like a lot of sites were giving it at the time of release. Instead I either read a bunch of Steam reviews or rely on word of mouth by actual players.
For movies, the rare times I actually watch them, I open Rotten Tomatoes and check the score and critics’ consensus. It’s not a perfect system or anything, but it gives me an idea of what to expect.
Not often. I do check movie scores for a general sense. Critics are usually watching with a different view point than me. If I see a score which is rated '0-10%' something is off about the movie. I value audience opinion more though.
Video Games are the ones I should look more into. If I had followed reviews, I would have never spent $50 on Kingdom Hearts Switch Cloud Version. It's actually unplayable.
Video Games are the ones I should look more into. If I had followed reviews, I would have never spent $50 on Kingdom Hearts Switch Cloud Version. It's actually unplayable.
Dunquixote
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I don’t usually read reviews. If I do, most of the time I skim it.Most of the time, I rather ask around like on here about a game over reading a review since here people are careful about spoilers and give me a better and more objective explanation that the reviews. If it is a new game, I like to find out myself rather than follow news about the game.
Mars Adept
Circles and spirals in mind…
I used to enjoy reading reviews for fun, even if I’m not interested in the object itself. I don’t read reviews as often these days, but I sometimes still do as I’m a very opinionated person and like to know what other people think.
i read reviews for products i want to use, especially for more expensive stuff!
i try not to read reviews for media so i can make those judgements myself.
and for games, i think i rely more on word-of-mouth to see if i'll like it or not.
i try not to read reviews for media so i can make those judgements myself.
and for games, i think i rely more on word-of-mouth to see if i'll like it or not.
For games, 100%. I watch as many reviews as I can, especially the negatives 
I’d rather be spoiled on a game than spend money on something I’m gonna regret. That being said, I pre-ordered ACNH, but I was confident I’d like it.
I’d rather be spoiled on a game than spend money on something I’m gonna regret. That being said, I pre-ordered ACNH, but I was confident I’d like it.
I read reviews for restaurants most often, primarily for recommended dishes and to see if service or hygiene is an issue there. I also read reviews for things I plan to use often - skincare products, home products, clothing and accessories and shoes, tech, etc. Skincare products to hear about things like "good for x skin type", texture, and smell. Home products, clothing and accessories and shoes, and tech to see if it's a good investment, ease of use, enjoyability, quality, comfort, etc., depending on what the product is.
For books, TV shows, and films, I don't usually read reviews before beginning because I like to be surprised and to form my own judgment of them. However, I do check ratings - e.g. if a movie has below a 4-5 IMDb rating (which I don't often find), then I'll briefly glance over the reviews to see if I should proceed with watching. For games, I look for spoiler-free reviews [e.g. "solid story", "amazing customization", "great QoL improvements", "best game of the year" (would then check if the reviewer has similar tastes to me, if possible), "worth it for the full price"] to decide if I should buy and play because I would still like to go in somewhat blind.
For books, TV shows, and films, I don't usually read reviews before beginning because I like to be surprised and to form my own judgment of them. However, I do check ratings - e.g. if a movie has below a 4-5 IMDb rating (which I don't often find), then I'll briefly glance over the reviews to see if I should proceed with watching. For games, I look for spoiler-free reviews [e.g. "solid story", "amazing customization", "great QoL improvements", "best game of the year" (would then check if the reviewer has similar tastes to me, if possible), "worth it for the full price"] to decide if I should buy and play because I would still like to go in somewhat blind.
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oop i thought this was about reviews for products and stuff LMAO.
uhh i never really read reviews beforehand, at least not intentionally? when someone randomly posts saying they liked said piece of media then i might check it out, but when someone calls the said piece really bad then that's when i look into reviews out of curiosity. i remember being so into video essays/reviews of high guardian spice because people hated it that much and i was curious. it was a very interesting rabbit hole.
uhh i never really read reviews beforehand, at least not intentionally? when someone randomly posts saying they liked said piece of media then i might check it out, but when someone calls the said piece really bad then that's when i look into reviews out of curiosity. i remember being so into video essays/reviews of high guardian spice because people hated it that much and i was curious. it was a very interesting rabbit hole.
ShadowLelouch97
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I always take reviews into consideration when I'm buying a new game/book. They help me make decisions, especially if I'm on the fence about something.
