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Samsung Accused of Paying For Negative HTC Reviews

Posted by timothy on from the now-that's-not-kosher dept.

judgecorp writes "Samsung Taiwan has been accused of paying to have negative reviews of HTC products put online by students who recommended Samsung devices instead. The Taiwanese Fair Trade Commission is investigating Samsung's advertising agency in Taiwan, and Samsung Taiwan has responded by cancelling all Internet marketing."

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  1. Only one thing surprising here... by Kenja · · Score: 5, Funny

    That there is such a thing as the Taiwanese Fair Trade Commission.

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    "Have you ever thought about just turning off the TV, sitting down with your kids, and hitting them?"
  2. I wonder... by TheSwift · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... how much HTC paid for this accusation?

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    "With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone."