cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/58694811
Happened to me when I saw a book on the US site, I wasn't able to see all reviews, but there was a button to sort-of "apply" to get approved for seeing all of them.
It took five days, then I got this email.
Interestingly, they're not doing this on the European site, you can still see all reviews there.
+1 to this. If your negative reviews are getting removed and ratings are being manipulated, the only ethical way to deal with this company is to pay for Amazon Prime, buy from them when you need something, but refuse to leave positive reviews. I know it's hard and takes a lot of willpower but if everyone did this they'd be bankrupt in a week. Spread the word.