If they're on shiny's list, I think it should be assumed they asked for it. Of course there's always a chance that someone submitted for someone else, which is a total dick move, but I think it would be ridiculous to investigate every single case for the small percentage that get an ass reaming when they weren't expecting it. It's as simple as apologizing and taking the review down which I have seen done here before and yeah it sucks for the reviewer but it's not the end of the world.
I don't think we need to actually verify that. I've just noticed that my last two unflattering reviews, I was met with some form of "I never asked for a review" which should be read as "I don't remember asking for a review" or "but I thought I would get a nice review".
I had my tongue a wee-bit in my cheek when I asked that.
By the way, I have noticed that Jacki changed the name of her blog to Just Jacki and has made the music player such that you have to click the play button.
"Humans are Funny"? I was relieved to see it wasn't someone blogging as their pet, but then I read this:
ReplyDelete"I’ve always been a bit offended that I’ve never been raped."
And nor has she been fondled by an uncle. Ew.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to 'Belong to the World' review.
And Shiner...I think we need a NKOTB list of doom homage next time. Humour me.
It sounds like this week is going to be a far more interesting one than last week. I'm looking forward to seeing which way you jump on two of these.
ReplyDeleteYIKES!
ReplyDeleteI love love love GEO. And I want to live wherever it is she lives.
ReplyDeleteHey, are we sure that everyone on this list actually asked for a review?
ReplyDelete(Yes, I am being a bitter old crust, thank you very much.)
If they're on shiny's list, I think it should be assumed they asked for it. Of course there's always a chance that someone submitted for someone else, which is a total dick move, but I think it would be ridiculous to investigate every single case for the small percentage that get an ass reaming when they weren't expecting it. It's as simple as apologizing and taking the review down which I have seen done here before and yeah it sucks for the reviewer but it's not the end of the world.
ReplyDeleteI don't think we need to actually verify that. I've just noticed that my last two unflattering reviews, I was met with some form of "I never asked for a review" which should be read as "I don't remember asking for a review" or "but I thought I would get a nice review".
ReplyDeleteI had my tongue a wee-bit in my cheek when I asked that.
By the way, I have noticed that Jacki changed the name of her blog to Just Jacki and has made the music player such that you have to click the play button.
ReplyDeleteLittle victories.
I certainly asked for it and had quite forgotten about it. *apprehensive pause before imminent execution* :|
ReplyDeleteagreed, Jil Jil Ramamani. yikes.
ReplyDeleteYIKES!