eBay to Drop Negative Feedback on Buyers

Trip Ericson writes "ArsTechnica is reporting that eBay plans to drop negative feedback on buyers. It's just one of a number of changes eBay will be making in the near future. 'eBay's data shows that sellers are eight times more likely to retaliate in kind against negative feedback, a figure that has grown dramatically over the years. In an attempt to mollify sellers, eBay will initiate a handful of seller protections to offset the inability to speak ill of a buyer. Negative and neutral feedback will be removed if a buyer bails on a transaction or if the buyer has his or her account suspended. Buyers will have less time to leave feedback, and won't be able to do so until three days after the auction ends. eBay is also pledging to step up monitoring and enforcement of its policies around buyers who behave very badly.'"

Comments

Ob

[Mipoti Gusundar]

I wish 2 feedback an eBay, plz send codes.

Re:Buyer feedback - Zonk

[Mushdot]

Sorry, we're going to have to remove this negative feedback, Mr russ1337.

Re:Simple Solution

[smitty97]

Great idea! AAAAAA++++++++ ebayer! QUICK PAYMENT would do business again! A+A+A

Re:Feedback

[Thwomp]

(is slashbay.com registered yet? I'll bet is is now.) I believe it's owned by Network Solutions.

Re:Simple Solution

[feed_me_cereal]

it's 'herd', not 'heard', btw :)

Re:Is this a good idea?

[notjim]

I just hope slashdot follows suit by getting rid of negative moderation.

Re:Simple Solution

[yada21]

I cannot say I approve of such a distortion of the free market. But anyway...

Re:Well Duh

[phillips321]

in the future do everyone a favour and don't bother sending the accused to the article,
instead send them here www.rtfa.co.uk

Re:Simple Solution

[cleatsupkeep]

Nah, it's Hurd.