FeedbackJar offers a slightly different take on reviews and local community. The site says it’s seeking to stimulate conversations (feedback) between merchants and customers:

One one level this is no different than a site where consumers write reviews about local businesses. But there’s an interesting emphasis and slightly different “culture” here (or at least an attempt at it).
June 11, 2009 at 12:48 pm |
I find it flattering that they used the word “praise” when people give positive reviews, such as “Latest Praise:” and “Gave this Praise”.
June 11, 2009 at 12:55 pm |
Of course you would