This is a phrase most have heard. And I believe many agree with it, I know I do. I had a thought earlier, wondering aloud to my twitter friends of whether or not my want to read negative reviews was a bad habit. I find it more beneficial for me to read of the faults and downsides of a product–most commonly lingerie. There were many who agreed with me. While it surprised me that it was common for consumers to prefer the negative reviews, it made perfect sense to me.
Now, don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with positive reviews. I simply believe both are equally valuable when deciding whether or not to purchase a product. I know, for myself, that reading something negative helps me be more subjective than simply reading the positive that could twist my true opinion.