I might suggest the opposite may in fact occur. Manufactures might (and should) think twice about trying to strong arm or bully reviewers after this.Here is a big question: has his intimidation worked? I can see every reviewer that reads what is going on here think twice about writing anything negative about a product. I will continue of course as I have but others? I can see fingers shaking as they write anything remotely not complimentary. And not just about Tekton speakers. But everything.
If this is true, we have a major setback here that we need to repair.
The internet is strong, and fickle, and can turn on you quickly. If I were a manufacturer, this would certainly make me rethink such tactics.
From a practical view, IME the last thing someone wants to hear when using legal intimidation tactics is “come get some”. Especially if they know they’re on shaky legal ground to begin with (and most do).
After this fiasco, there is also an inherent reputational risk factor that hardly seems worth it.
Yeah, Some people be crazy. But in general, I think this could strengthen the reviewers position.
*Assuming of course honest intent, credible/knowledgeable, and validity of process on the part of the reviewer.