I really do think that I was born at the wrong time in history, and have felt this way for my whole adult life. A fine example of why I feel this way is that today there are so many products to choose from, so many places to get those items from, and an enormous range of comparative pricing to complete if you are a conscientious shopper. On top of all of that, people are less inclined to visit with neighbours, and interact person to person as they were fifty, or a hundred years ago. Which is why I do not know what I would do if there were no review sites. This sort of material is essential to me, because I rely upon unbiased information to make educated decisions, and to do so confidently.

For me it is critical that I have a resource to lead me to the items I really need, want, and deserve. As opposed to winging it and having to go through the returns process, learning I paid too much, and that what I blindly decided to buy does not do a single thing the advertising says it will. By being able to hear about other peoples experiences and opinions, I get the kind of comfort and support in selecting products that people previously found from spending time together swapping info at church socials, community picnics, quilting bees, and other events that are either non-existent, or are rare today. Maybe I am just an old soul that longs for the days of a stronger sense of community, but whatever the underlying reason is I am delighted to have these reviews readily available to me.