shill

rgkv said:
gotta ask a dumb question, what is a shill

somone who posts a review as a favor to a friend or they are the person they are reviewing
 
when someone lauds and praises something, but because they are secretely trying to promote it (either for money, or because they are themselves that which is being praised )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shill
 
was discussed last week. Essentially an accomplice/confidant of an SP/ MPA etc that posts glowing reviews claiming to be an independant poster. Designed to get brisk business for the provider by creating a buzz.

Like working the box, so to speak, on a newly floated junior stock.
 
LancsLad said:
was discussed last week. Essentially an accomplice/confidant of an SP/ MPA etc that posts glowing reviews claiming to be an independant poster. Designed to get brisk business for the provider by creating a buzz.

Like working the box, so to speak, on a newly floated junior stock.

I agree here

in general I believe that LancsLad always provides valuable insight, and his posts should always be read because they are good

repeat? yes, in the future I will read LancsLad's posts
 
freshbreath said:
I agree here

in general I believe that LancsLad always provides valuable insight, and his posts should always be read because they are good

repeat? yes, in the future I will read LancsLad's posts



That was just a great review by freshbreath, he covered all aspects of the encounter. Clearly that is why 9 out of 10 TERBites surveyed rated him excellent.