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Do you use the video and image features when writing a review? Why or why not?
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answered:    October 14, 2010
I've started to lately, not all the time though and it depends on the review.
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October 14, 2010
I hear you. I don't do so many video ones because they tend to disappear. I like posting pix and have had some success using the new Lunch photo feature.
 
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answered:    October 03, 2011

Not trying to sound like I have an ego or something, but I believe I can do a better job with words than just posting pics and videos. I think that's the easy way out, especially if you don't add any detail in your own words. In the case of music, I would never post a video or a link without a detailed description of the album and some of the songs. Anybody can post a music review and toss a video there, and say"this song is awesome". But I'm not anybody, so I won't go that route, and I would never rate reviews like that either. Moreover, even follow a reviewer who does that. I would never shoot a video for a game either just like that. Video games need a lot of detail in specific areas. No video or pics in the world is going to provide that.

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answered:    October 03, 2011
This old dog has difficulty learning new tricks. It's all I can do to remember how to stick photos at the bottom of a review. I just recently realized I can choose more than four photos
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answered:    October 15, 2010
For Lunch reviews, I always do. Since that feature is available, I take full advantage of it! Utilizing media in your reviews gives readers something visual other than words and is a good way to keeping them engaged while reading. Plus, it makes your reviews pretty to look at ;)  It doesn't just have to be videos and pictures either.  One time, I even embedded a code for a video game in my Pac-Man review.  There are a lot of ways in which you can play with this feature.
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answered:    November 15, 2010
I do as much as possible or when it's relevant. If I'm reviewing an artist, a TV show or a movie, it helps to add some media, so that the reader knows what you're reviewing. I agree with @devora, that you might as well take advantage of what's available, especially if it helps Lunchers understand what you're talking about! It's good to give them a taste and then, share your opinion. I believe it makes reviews more interesting. Having said that, sometimes I just write a text review, like my review on Celestial Seasonings Green Tea, because what kind of media could you include on tea that would prove incredibly helpful to Lunchers?
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answered:    November 14, 2010
When I first came to Lunch.com, I tried the video features but they were constantly disappearing, leaving large blank boxes in my reviews, which was no fun. I still hesitate to do so as they just don't stick. Some sites don't accept links with videos or images, so you just have to hope they stick. Sometimes they do and sometimes they don't. I can sometimes use my own videos and pix from www.photobucket.com and those will stick since they come from me!
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