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[cvchief]

Oh, I heard back again. While the original is still up there: Cozumel Closes Down Part of its Marine Park

They are going to: "Thanks for the additional info and I have amended the announcement (without listing every single dive site) in the October issue of the Undercurrent newsletter."

 

[DFDubb]

OK "Dude". I'm calm.

I have utilized TripAdvisor for at least 8 years, and it has been an invaluable tool in assisting in the planning of numerous fabulous group trips I have undertaken all over the world with numerous people. Admittedly, I have the sense (and dare I say...experience) to know which reviews to believe and even the ability to evaluate the things that are said about each location.

I don't rely on TripAdvisor to make my decisions, but I do enjoy forming an opinion based on what fellow divers say. I will acknowledge that most of my information comes from those I trust on ScubaBoard, but I do enjoy reading TripAdvisor, primarily because it's so readily available and I obtain information that is not just involved with scuba diving.

If you think it's a crock of crap...so be it. For you. Whatever...

Psssst. You're taking the online anonymous reviews that you leave of businesses a little too seriously.

 

[ChuckP]

Oh, I heard back again. While the original is still up there: Cozumel Closes Down Part of its Marine Park

They are going to: "Thanks for the additional info and I have amended the announcement (without listing every single dive site) in the October issue of the Undercurrent newsletter."

I seen that article and so want to hit the reply button and say just about everything you said - It had Alison's name on it like she was the subscriber and I didn't want to cause her any pain.

First I thought it was just typical reporting, one source no clue type stuff - seeing that reply - it's even worse!!

People pay for that service???

 

[cvchief]

I seen that article and so want to hit the reply button and say just about everything you said - It had Alison's name on it like she was the subscriber and I didn't want to cause her any pain.

First I thought it was just typical reporting, one source no clue type stuff - seeing that reply - it's even worse!!

People pay for that service???

Feel free to email John Bantin john@undercurrent.org

He is apparently handling this travesty.

 

[Snoweman]

Psssst. You're taking the online anonymous reviews that you leave of businesses a little too seriously.

Easy, Cha Cha. I have taken each of my reviews very seriously, as I have poured all of my honesty into every single one. I have refrained from writing reviews because I didn't think my experience was typical.

 

[judydivescoz]

Just google “Buying TripAdviser Reviews”. and you will find dozens of service that will happily sell any business positive reviews! Of course there are lots of honest folks that take time and post detailed reviews but for me it’s getting hard to tell the difference between the real ones and the purchased reviews.
I am incredibly disappointed that Undercurrent released such an inaccurate statement about Cozumel. My subscription is up for renewal in January, I guess I will let them know how I feel by not renewing.

 

[mediumone]

Just google “Buying TripAdviser Reviews”. and you will find dozens of service that will happily sell any business positive reviews! Of course there are lots of honest folks that take time and post detailed reviews but for me it’s getting hard to tell the difference between the real ones and the purchased reviews.
I am incredibly disappointed that Undercurrent released such an inaccurate statement about Cozumel. My subscription is up for renewal in January, I guess I will let them know how I feel by not renewing.

Yes, it used to be so easy that it was laughable. No longer the case.

 

[DandyDon]

Buy TripAdvisor Reviews Starting At $3.15 | Buy Bulk Reviews

Buy stickers on ebay.

 

[ggunn]

And so you are calling me a whore on a public forum? Not smart, my friend. And certainly not appreciated. If you are unable to sift the legit from the bogus, that's your bad. No need to call the honest people on TripAdvisor who are there to help divers decipher the details bad names. Poor taste indeed.

This is a textbook example of a "The grass is green!" "The sky is blue!" internet argument. The facts that many people take their reviews on TA seriously and are earnestly trying to convey their honest information and that TA reviews are easy to fake and fake reviews are for sale on the open market are not mutually exclusive.

 

[GameChanger]

We pay an annual fee and then buy the bracelets as needed. But honestly, if your dive op forgets to put a bracelet on you or they run out of them for a day or two - you are not being ripped off. We are required to report our divers everyday in the form of a report so we are held accountable for reconciling when permit renewal time comes up. MP boats are actually checking # of divers on boats even if you don't see them - they don't always pull up to the boat. It's not a perfect science, but unless you never get the bracelets, I would not worry too much that you are paying your $2.50 a day and occasionally not getting a bracelet - the legal ops are held accountable and they do pay for them.

I can honestly say that I have NEVER been given a bracelet by any of the 3 dive Ops I have used over the years in Coz. I have never seen anyone wearing a bracelet either (that I know of). All 3 dive Ops are the "majors" and well known & respected. Is this just a coincidence? What does the bracelet look like?