DaveinOlyWA
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jlv said:cwerdna said:Seems like the CR page's ratings are behind a paywall now. I'm guessing that was the original intent.
I have access to CR's online subscription content via my public library; you might be able to get it that way, too.
15-30 years ago when CR was my go to resource for researching what to buy. Sadly, I find the current reviews and ratings to be far from useful. Having access to the on-line content only helps to show me I wouldn't be missing much if my library dropped it, because I wouldn't pay for what they now offer. My current print subscription runs through the end of 2021, and I'll likely not renew.
TBH; I am not so sure of anything concerning CR. Before they were literally the ONLY option for reviews which makes me think they haven't changed, they simply have a lot more competition. As far as their recommendations? I never put a lot of stock in that, mostly relying on their ratings from actual users.