2. How are Top Reviewers selected?
Each time a customer reads a review on the site, he/she gets to vote on whether or not he/she found the review helpful. The votes are tabulated. And the people whose reviews are voted most helpful most often are selected as Top Reviewers.

3. I've noticed badges next to reviewers' names. What do they represent?
The icon you see alongside some reviewer's names is just an at-a-glance way to see how helpful a reviewer is. The lower the number on the icon, the more helpful votes the reviewer has received.

Here's how it breaks down:

If your badge has...
Top 1000 Reviewer = You're one of the top 1000 reviewers at Amazon.com
Top 500 Reviewer = You're one of the top 500 reviewers at Amazon.com
Top 100 Reviewer = You're one of the top 100 reviewers at Amazon.com
Top 50 Reviewer = You're one of the top 50 reviewers at Amazon.com
Top 10 Reviewer = You're one of the top 10 reviewers at Amazon.com
#1 Reviewer = You're the top reviewer at Amazon.com

*If a reader gives the reviewer a Not Helpful vote, it detracts from the totals above.

4. So how do I become a Top Reviewer?
The answer's simple--just write lots of helpful, informative product reviews! Your peers will then decide your place on the Top Reviewer list.

5. Why is the list of Top Reviewers numbered so strangely?
Based on the number of Helpful votes a reviewer receives, our system comes up with a score for each reviewer. As it turns out, lots of reviewers share the same score. So when you see a gap in the numbering, it just means that there is a tie that needs to be broken. Rest assured, if you are among the top-rated reviewers your name will appear on the list.

6. What if I don't want my name included in the Top Reviewers list?
The Top Reviewer list is our way of honoring the individuals whose honest, intelligent reviews help make Amazon.com a great place to shop. However, if you'd rather not be featured as a Top Reviewer, no problem. Just contact us with your request and we will be sure to remove your name from the list.

7. I'd like to vote on a review. How do I do that?
You can cast your vote on any product detail page that has customer reviews. Scroll down to the customer review area. At the end of each review, you'll be asked "Was this review helpful to you?" Click Yes or No and your vote will be counted. Let's hear it for democracy!

8. What are Spotlight Reviews?
Spotlight Reviews are based on how well the review was written and how helpful it was deemed by our customers. We surface them on the site so that you can get good information quickly. Spotlight Reviews are calculated on a daily basis for most items in our catalog with customer reviews.