Your greatest influence: PROS vs. CONS?

Contributor: PassionateLover2 PassionateLover2
When you examine a prospective SEX TOY, does the lowest ratings or the highest ratings of a product Review determine whether or not you go ahead with making the purchase? Do the ‘Cons’ out weigh the ‘Pros’ as being the final determining decision which YOU make before purchase the SEX TOY? What is the greatest influence in your decision making?
Answers (public voting - your screen name will appear in the results):
PROS
Master DarkWolf , DreamWolf , js250 , PassionateLover2 , Feisty , SexyStuff , Kitka , TrenchcoatHunters , amenti , butts , snowminx , TJax , Efan
13
CONS
Chami , Master DarkWolf , DreamWolf , Jake'n'bake , Adriana Ravenlust , solitudinarian , PropertyOfPotter , LoveBug721 , js250 , - Kira - , SMichelle , treefrog88 , PassionateLover2 , Feisty , Squeaky , pirata , Charry , ily , Kate , x203 , Kitka , Lildrummrgurl7 , panthercat23 , Femme Mystique , J5ive , charmedtomeetyou , talkless , LavenderSkies , TrenchcoatHunters , padmeamidala , damnbul12 , amenti , Bleu , butts , GONE! , Stagger13 , snowminx , TJax , Efan , PeaceToTheMiddleEast , NovaLights , LoveX , Noelle , Screaming Violet , No-nita , GingerSpice , evie.amor
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Highest ratings
Master DarkWolf , DreamWolf , js250 , Sugarfina , PassionateLover2 , Clara , Kitka , charmedtomeetyou , TrenchcoatHunters , amenti , butts , snowminx , TJax , jr2012
14
Lowest ratings
Antipova , Master DarkWolf , DreamWolf , Jake'n'bake , solitudinarian , js250 , PassionateLover2 , Kitka , Lildrummrgurl7 , charmedtomeetyou , talkless , TrenchcoatHunters , amenti , Bleu , Eugler , butts , GONE! , snowminx , DolphinGirl , TJax , PeaceToTheMiddleEast , NovaLights
22
Other
Geogeo , Master DarkWolf , DreamWolf , ksparkles16 , Breas , Gracie , js250 , Mamastoys , Arch600 , ToyGeek , wetone123 , SexyStuff , unfulfilled , Kitka , panthercat23 , Missmarc , roskat , Lioncub , edeneve , MrWill , Gone (LD29) , Bleu , Bignuf , marriedlady123 , Gdom , LoooveMonkey , mpfm , snowminx , BlackCherry , spiced , pixiedustVixen , oohlookasquirrel , TJax , Efan , PeaceToTheMiddleEast , UrNaughtyaAngel
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Total votes: 132 (79 voters)
Poll is closed
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Contributor: Antipova Antipova
I usually find that I learn the most from a reviewer who was neutral about or didn't like the toy, when they clearly express why. If I can look at what they didn't like, and decide if my body is the same as or different from theirs, then I can know if I will like it.

(This changes a little if I know the reviewer in question---if I "know" somebody's preferences, and they like something, I can be pretty confident in it. But if it's just a random reviewer, I usually feel like I learn more from a lukewarm or negative review.
05/24/2012
Contributor: Geogeo Geogeo
It depends on how huge of issues the pros and cons are, and if there's a huge amount of positive or negative reviews...The vast number of repetition of how great or not great it is, is what gets me I think.
05/24/2012
Contributor: Chami Chami
i look more at the cons i think
05/24/2012
Contributor: Master DarkWolf Master DarkWolf
Rating, pros and cons influence O/our decisions, plus any other useful information from the reviews. I wouldn't place any of them above the rest, as they count equally.
05/24/2012
Contributor: DreamWolf DreamWolf
Quote:
Originally posted by Master DarkWolf
Rating, pros and cons influence O/our decisions, plus any other useful information from the reviews. I wouldn't place any of them above the rest, as they count equally.
Exactly! ^^
05/24/2012
Contributor: ksparkles16 ksparkles16
I can of look at everything!
05/25/2012
Contributor: Adriana Ravenlust Adriana Ravenlust
The cons. Chances are, your "pros" mean shit to me. I'm piiiiicky. But if we hate the same things, I know exactly what to avoid.
05/25/2012
Contributor: PropertyOfPotter PropertyOfPotter
I read through all the cons to see if they're consistant and decide if the issue would be a factor for me.
05/25/2012
Contributor: Gracie Gracie
Both pros and cons are important to me. One thing I have found extreamly helpful is finding those reviewers who have similar tastes and standards as mine. If I know that reviewer requires more power than the average woman then her power ratings have more weight with me.
05/25/2012
Contributor: LoveBug721 LoveBug721
Quote:
Originally posted by PassionateLover2
When you examine a prospective SEX TOY, does the lowest ratings or the highest ratings of a product Review determine whether or not you go ahead with making the purchase? Do the ‘Cons’ out weigh the ‘Pros’ as being the final determining decision ... more
I like to look at the cons
05/25/2012
Contributor: js250 js250
I like to group four or five reviews, (2 low-1 med 2 high, compile the information based on what each reviewer liked/did not like and then read further if I need to. What works for others does not always work for me and so on. I do take everything into account and then use my judgment based on my personal preference.
05/25/2012
Contributor: Mamastoys Mamastoys
I try to read all the reviews and give them equal weight and then decide I really want the toy...sometimes the reviews make the decision for me and other times, I read them and then make my own decision...
05/25/2012
Contributor: - Kira - - Kira -
I usually look at both, but I take the pros with a grain of salt because if one person says it's "SOOO strong" that might be weak to me. It's doubtful it would go the other way around. Plus, cons tell me if there is anything that would annoy me so much that I wouldn't like the toy.
05/25/2012
Contributor: SMichelle SMichelle
I look at everything, but I tend to pay closer attention to the cons.
05/25/2012
Contributor: Arch600 Arch600
Pros or cons may not affect us the same as the reviewer, so I look at both and decide which of each matters to us. Critical reviews - which are not always negative - can be more informative than those raving about an item, but again, I look at both and weigh the comments to our situation. Once I become interested in an item to the point of entertaining purchase, I read as many reviews as possible to see if there is agreement about features I like or want. I suppose I take an average of all the reviews in my mind.

Yeah, I'm a nerd.
05/25/2012
Contributor: Charry Charry
I'm really particular and picky when it comes to anything, so if I'm spending money on something it has to be next to perfect.
07/10/2012
Contributor: ToyGeek ToyGeek
I read the reviews, and see which cons and which pros apply to my situation. Not all toys are one size (or more likely shape) fits all.
07/10/2012
Contributor: PassionateLover2 PassionateLover2
Quote:
Originally posted by Arch600
Pros or cons may not affect us the same as the reviewer, so I look at both and decide which of each matters to us. Critical reviews - which are not always negative - can be more informative than those raving about an item, but again, I look at both ... more
Thanks for sharing your views. What is interesting is when you do a comparison chart and lets say you sent it to someone. What is usually highlighted is the PROS and CONS along with the product picture. The ratings seem to be less of an impact when preparing a comparison!
07/22/2012
Contributor: wetone123 wetone123
I look at both pro and cons.
07/23/2012
Contributor: SexyStuff SexyStuff
A combination. Too many cons, I move on.
07/24/2012
Contributor: x203 x203
cons
08/20/2012
Contributor: unfulfilled unfulfilled
It depends on the reviewer. There are some reviewers I know who have similar preferences as I do. If they say it's too weak for them then it's too weak for me.
08/20/2012
Contributor: Kitka Kitka
I take everything into consideration when thinking about purchasing a toy. I read a bunch of reviews on it and try to find someone with similar tastes,etc. to see how it worked for them.
08/20/2012
Contributor: panthercat23 panthercat23
The cons will mean more than other pieces of information but not alone do the determine my final decision.
08/20/2012
Contributor: Femme Mystique Femme Mystique
The cons usually tip me one way or the other.
08/20/2012
Contributor: J5ive J5ive
The cons
08/20/2012
Contributor: Missmarc Missmarc
Quote:
Originally posted by PassionateLover2
When you examine a prospective SEX TOY, does the lowest ratings or the highest ratings of a product Review determine whether or not you go ahead with making the purchase? Do the ‘Cons’ out weigh the ‘Pros’ as being the final determining decision ... more
I read the specifics.
08/20/2012
Contributor: LavenderSkies LavenderSkies
Quote:
Originally posted by PassionateLover2
When you examine a prospective SEX TOY, does the lowest ratings or the highest ratings of a product Review determine whether or not you go ahead with making the purchase? Do the ‘Cons’ out weigh the ‘Pros’ as being the final determining decision ... more
Definitely the cons!
12/29/2012
Contributor: TrenchcoatHunters TrenchcoatHunters
Quote:
Originally posted by PassionateLover2
When you examine a prospective SEX TOY, does the lowest ratings or the highest ratings of a product Review determine whether or not you go ahead with making the purchase? Do the ‘Cons’ out weigh the ‘Pros’ as being the final determining decision ... more
I look at everything
12/29/2012