April 11, 2024 at 06:20PM
OpenTable announced that, starting May 22nd, all reviews on their platform will display members’ profile pictures and first names, aiming to increase transparency and trust. While this new policy has received mixed feedback, OpenTable has provided methods to edit or remove reviews, and to manage personal information ahead of the implementation date.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes on OpenTable’s new policy change regarding the display of member information in reviews are as follows:
– Starting May 22nd, 2024, OpenTable will no longer display reviews as fully anonymous. Member profile pictures and first names will be shown alongside reviews to provide more transparency.
– This change was communicated to members who had previously left a review on the platform today via email, emphasizing the importance of trust and transparency in reviews.
– Diners will have their first names and profile pictures displayed in both new and past reviews, potentially making it easier to identify individuals associated with specific reviews.
– While members can choose a “Review display name” for anonymity, this new policy may still lead to concerns about privacy and personal information being linked to past negative reviews.
– OpenTable currently does not offer an option to remain completely anonymous when leaving reviews, but has provided steps for members to edit or remove their reviews, and manage their profile picture before the policy change takes effect.
– BleepingComputer reached out to OpenTable for information on potential options for preventing the display of personal information, but has not received a reply at this time.