[ale] [OT] Angies List - what's not to like

[Kenneth W Cochran]

>Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:35:28 -0400
>From: Jeff Hubbs <hbbs at comcast.net>
>To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts <ale at ale.org>
>Subject: Re: [ale] [OT] Angies List - what's not to like
>
>Patrick Bartkus wrote:
>> Have anyone had a bad experience with Angie's List? www.angieslist.com
>> <http://www.angieslist.com>
>>
>> It seems like a great idea. Use the web to have "neighbors" report
>> about their experiences with local contractors, services, etc. The
>> vendors can't buy their way onto the list. It is supported by user
>> membership fees.
>
>I don't see how that would keep the site from being "poisoned" with bad
>info.
>
>> They have hundreds of catagories of services and many, many reports
>> about the various companies.
>>
>> I was looking for a roofing company but wanted word-of-mouth
>> recommendations. This looks like the place I can find it.
>>
>> Has anyone found any thing wrong with this picture?
>
>See above.  I don't think you could really trust what you saw unless
>people identified themselves truthfully so as to stake their personal
>reputation on what they had to say.  And, if you are not anonymous,
>what's your legal exposure if you have bad things to say about Contractor X?

I don't know your situation there in Georgia but here in
Alabama there is a license law for (construction) contractors &
skilled trades.  IMO the best (quick) information source for
these is your local Homebuilders Association.  State licensure
is one membership requirement.  Disclaimer: I am both a member
of said organization and licensed in my state.

-kc

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