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Should a reviewer keep a $20K Oscilloscope?

scottiebabe

I am just putting the thought out there, that I think a reviewer keeping a $20K oscilloscope is too much.

When an automotive journalist reviews a vehicle, its my understanding typically they return the vehicle afterwards (perhaps that’s not always the case).

I have not seen a review on element14 that I believe is any way deserving of such a reward.

I do believe a reviewer should be rewarded in some form for taking the time and effort to produce a quality review. But I think the reward would have one less zero in its value.

I think there are a lot of other creative opportunities to help see the community grow and flourish.

I don’t intend to say anymore than this.

But I do hope you take a second look at how the terms and conditions for the MXO4 review are defined.

Just a thought...

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  • I wonder if there is any incentive to let the members provide some input into who gets to review a fancy instrument. Not necessarily the definitive decision, just an additional factor in the decision. I can think of a few members I would like to see tackle this scope for example, but they probably won't even apply (and not because they wouldn't enjoy the scope or wouldn't put forth a good effort).

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  • I wonder if there is any incentive to let the members provide some input into who gets to review a fancy instrument. Not necessarily the definitive decision, just an additional factor in the decision. I can think of a few members I would like to see tackle this scope for example, but they probably won't even apply (and not because they wouldn't enjoy the scope or wouldn't put forth a good effort).

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  • in reply to dougw
    dougw said:
    I wonder if there is any incentive to let the members provide some input into who gets to review a fancy instrument.

    Opinions can always be shared, however, I would say this becomes questionable for legal reasons where the terms and conditions are concerned as to who is chosen for being given an item especially as the things have a monetary value.

    While I believe we should revise the terms and conditions to be less of a 'giveaway' and 'competition' there are some elements here around something of value being given to someone favourable vs providing the item to 'anyone that shows the skill' - and that matters from a legal perspective when it comes to anti-corruption laws depending on your country, and fair competition laws.

  • in reply to dougw

    Maybe we could lobby or petition   about who we would like to see review some particular gear, although his job is tough enough without dealing with petitions.