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Yelp forced restaurant owners to beg patrons for good stars

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By giving a megaphone to every angry diner in the world, local businesses were suddenly held hostage. The review platform completely revolutionized the service industry by essentially letting amateur critics threaten a restaurant's entire livelihood over a slightly cold bowl of soup.

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