Google removes 'paedophile' claim on review website Credits: BBC News By Claire Marshall BBC News Midlands correspondent "A business owner accused in a Google review of being a paedophile and a thief has said he is delighted that the search giant has removed the entry." "He (Chris Emmins of KwikChex) called for Google, Tripadvisor and [...]
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TripAdvisor Warned Over Warning
Following in the wake of actions taking place regarding the Riverside Hotel in Evesham, UK, KwikChex is taking immediate steps regarding a warning of similar action against one of our members. The Lancers B&B in Tunbridge Wells, UK received an email from TripAdvisor threatening various punitive actions that they state could be taken against the [...]
Hotel has the right to defend itself over TripAdvisor allegations
Deborah Payne owner of The Riverside Hotel in Evesham, UK contacted KwikChex after TripAdvisor posted a warning on the hotel’s listing alleging review fraud. Deborah categorically denied the allegations and said the warning was causing substantiated damage to her business. The review website responded by releasing statements that she or people associated with the business [...]
Correspondence with a dedicated TripAdvisor supporter.
We had a very polite and considered email today. It read: "I feel that the current witch hunt towards trip advisor is very unfair. All organisations have rogues, but in my experience as a regular user and contributor they do all they can to detect and avoid fraudulent posts. Owners do not like negative reviews, [...]
Pressure on TripAdvisor grows with media coverage and evidence from around the world
More and more coverage is being given around the world to the problems of fake and unreliable online reviews - and the role of TripAdvisor in this growing phenomenon which is deceiving consumers and damaging many reputable businesses. USA The New York Times wrote about how "an industry of fibbers and promoters has sprung up [...]
LTG GoldRock receive one of the most prestigious awards in the world of currency trading
KwikChex Proof of Quality accredited member LTG GoldRock receive one of the most prestigious awards in the world of currency trading: The WORLD FINANCE ‘Best Global FX Education Provider’ of 2011. Congratulations LTG GoldRock "The World Finance Awards explores and analyses new trends to unearth the best and the brightest pioneers within the FX education [...]
The London Bridge Experience launches The Buried Alive Ball
KwikChex Member The London Bridge Experience launches London's ultimate Halloween Ball - The Buried Alive Ball - The First and most decadent ball - 27-29th October 2011
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Our comments on defamation law proposals
by admin on November 1, 2011 in Blog
Proposed changes to defamation laws will have significant effects on review sites liabilities and anonymity The recent publication of recommendations for the change in defamation laws contained some interesting and significant proposals concerning online defamation and anonymity. Striking the balance of the different elements - protecting freedom of speech, encouraging consumer feedback and dealing with malice [...]