| I actually think they way it stands now definitely has quite a bit of effect. This forum was built years ago to keep shysters from running amok on the Internet. Today there are very, very few Sites that carry the claims they carried just a few years ago. I feel it is in large part due to the fact that companies are held responsible for their claims here. If a seller claims to be selling natural black, untreated, AAA+ freshwater pearls, they will be called out - publicly.
But other than that, it is really the voice of the consumer that makes all the difference. By publishing complaints and experiences, I feel this has much more of an effect than a list of "no go" companies.
I really feel that the best way would be to list all the retailers and wholesalers that are members here, and not only members here, but those that abide by all ethical standards of representation. |