Brian "More Elite than Elite" R.'s Profile
DateSan Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 908-3801
Yelp
Categories:
Local Flavor,
Mass Media
Neighborhood: SOMA
2 Previous Reviews:
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12/12/2009
I'm giving Yelp a second chance and only due to my extended amount of traveling.
I've had a total of 10 reviews removed by Yelp. Why? Business owners complained when I gave them one star or when the Church of Tom Cruise (Scientology) threatened them.
I have posted about these companies based on my own experience and dealing with them, and yet that is why my reviews are removed. "You are supposed to review about your first hand experience with the company." REALLY? DUH!
I honestly think Yelp! moderators remove anything that has been flagged more than 2-3 times. Which is lame.
I had pictures of a company in Lynn, MA posted on the review......BLAM! Removed 5 days later. How can an exterior picture of the business be removed by a moderator? They were too busy probably just clicking "Remove" on everything they saw as fast as they could without paying attention.
Funny thing? How many pictures on the Yelp! reviews have ZERO to do with Yelp? I'm sure those two/three dog pictures really reflect on the company and the experience dealing with it right? Bull.... -
6/25/2009
Yelp has provided me with so much help. I found interesting people, interesting reviews, new dining options and a decent community.
The bad? The moderators. My review on the Church of Scientology in Boston was removed. I listed my experience (ACTUAL EXPERIENCE) with the church and it's people and my review was flagged en masse by Scientologists. The moderator sent me an email that my review must be about the experiences I had. I DID THAT! MY REVIEW WAS BASED ON EXPERIENCE OF MYSELF AND OTHERS!
If Yelp wasn't so positive in other ways, I'd just laugh at the fascist ways that some moderators use their power. Watch now as my Elite status is removed because of this review. My freedom of reviewing will disapear as likely this review will.
Shame, I heard about many reviews being deleted for tiny reasons that had broken no rules......now I am one of those people it happened to. This isn't a democracy, but the moderators should abide by their own rules.
Avoid coming here all 365 days a year if you value your time, money and sanity.
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 593-9200
The UPS Store
Categories:
Notaries,
Post Offices,
Shipping Centers
It's much easier to bring them my oversized UPS boxes for delivery then to drive to the Lynnfield UPS branch.
I like the way this place is run because I'm never in here for more than a few minutes at a time.
I'm a fan of Ikea. Especially the Expedit series. I've used 4x2 Expedit as a replacement dresser. (with drona boxes).
Everytime I come in, I find something new to buy. I guess those swedes know how to market to the human subconcious. Am I less manly now?
"And I wasn't the only slave to my nesting instinct. The people I know who used to sit in the bathroom with pornography, now they sit in the bathroom with their IKEA furniture catalogue" - Fight Club
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 814-9640
The Tavern at Phipps
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: Buckhead
Do you have a penis? Give up your seat now you sexist pig!
Are you black? Get out of that seat boy!
I came here once and was laughing my way the whole night. I give up my seat on a crowded train or bus for a woman to be polite. But if I'm sitting down enjoying beer and a meal, I shouldn't have to be bothered because I am a paying customer and when your bar is full, it is NOT the fault of the patrons who were there first.
This place has finally made the news and it's about time. The owner is a racist and it's hilarious the sexism here. The waitresses are forced to dress like skanks, but men are supposed to be "gentlemen" and use "chivilary" to give up seats to women? What sort of mixed and messed up message are you trying to send? Stare at our waitresses that look like sluts, but treat the women patrons like goddesses? Get real.
Avoid the crappy food, average beer and terrible business practices. This is just another reason for me to hate Atlanta.
However, my true reason for stopping here.......candy and soda for the Revere Movie Theaters. ;)
The food here is mediocre. The service from the waitstaff at all times is below average. I was there the second week it was open and had a hard time getting things like napkins, more beer (hello money maker?), and additional wings.
I came back last week, maybe 10 people there during lunch. Same issues with poor service. The steakburger I ordered was terrible. This was recommended by a friend from work, and I will let him know his taste in food is garbage.
If you want wings, I sadly have to recommend even Hooters over this. If you want somewhere to watch UFC events, drink beer and maybe have a wing or two.....this place should suffice.
NOTE: The Buffalo Wild Wings in Vegas (I've been to two) were far superior than the Massachusetts counterparts.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 599-4323
CVS Pharmacy
Categories:
Drugstores,
Photography Stores & Services
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-4670
Chili's Grill & Bar
Categories:
Tex-Mex,
American (Traditional)
I've ordered the Country Fried Steak (Great), Nachos and Boneless Buffalo Wings. They have been pretty good for what I was expecting.
They have awfully good beer specials for Sam Adams, Coors Light and Miller Light. Much cheaper than what I'm used to.
The chilis in Danvers is below average, this one is exceptional. Don't hesitate to come in on Tuesday for trivia night.
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 592-6813
Cvs Pharmacy
Categories:
Drugstores,
Photography Stores & Services
Some of the employees are a bit rough around the edges, but so are the customers that come in and give them a hard time.
It may be more grungy than the ones in Peabody or Danvers, but I feel at home here.
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Lynn, MA
Yelping SinceSeptember 2008
Things I Love Find Me InLas Vegas
My HometownLynn, MA
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm done with Yelp. Hopefully my old reviews can be of some use to people.
When I first joined Yelp! I dealt with nothing but helpful people. It was an excellent site, lots of great reviews. Especially in the Las Vegas section, which is helpful to me considering I go 3-4 times a year.
So what are my issues with Yelp now?
Let's see.....
#1. Removal of reviews. I was given a handful of notices about my reviews not meeting guidelines. (IE: Not reviewing a business based on experience, yet I did base it on my full experience). Many others speak of similar issues.
#2. Lack of quality control. There are far too many yelp members with one review either completely bashing a company or jocking the company. They leave no other reviews. So either it's someone who has a real beef with the company, or an employee, friend, family member of a company. Yelp claims they filter these reviews but yea......not really.
#3. Lack of respect for people who actually contribute. I've been on Yelp for over three years. Yet, many people who have been on for 3 months get Elite status without issue and without any real effort on their part. Meanwhile, it took Yelp over 3 years to give Las Vegas yelpers any real credit for their contributions......and I, myself withover 300 reviews got blatantly ignored for Elite in 2011. Even though I was Elite in 2009 and 2010.
I was told to "apply for 2011 elite" by one of the ambassadors. Considering I didn't do that in 2009 or 2010 it was odd. When I finally did, I "missed the cut" and was not approved. Lovely.
Let's be frank, Elite status is nothing important. Merely a flashly little title, however, when you've put out over almost 300 reviews......and you see someone with 20-30 reviews with Elite status.....and not you......it makes you wonder what the deal is.
#4. Yelp has turned into PlentyofFish or http://Match.com in the talk sections of many cities. Desperate men flock to Yelp in order to try to meet women and it's become less about reviews and businesses and more about wanting to practice the horiziontal mambo. The talk sections seem to be very rarely moderated.
#5. Extreme bias for some members or businesses. Most likely if you're reading my review, you've probably witnessed this.
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Well Yelp members. Best of luck to you all. It was fun while it lasted.......