Best way to report anti-vax stuff on Amazon?

November 11, 2023 2:45 AM

Although Amazon has removed books promoting overt anti-vax books, there are still books up (like this one by this guy) that disguise themselves as pro-vax but are secretly pushing Andrew Wakefield's ideas. Is there a good way to let Amazon know?

My first-hand experience with this book is that I was sent a copy by a well-meaning family member. When I opened it up, it claimed measles was harmless and that the MMR shot causes autism...

posted by johngoren to Health & Fitness (2 answers total)

Writing a truthful negative review is an option! Perhaps this is counterproductive bc of how it affects the algorithm but it’s certainly one option. A lot of people will be sure he’s right and can’t be convinced otherwise but some on the fence might read and heed your review!!

A difficult thing to remember is that Amazon is about profit and not really bound by any code of ethics like a doctor or journalist would be. They want to make money and the only reason, in my jaded mind, that they removed the other books is because they thought they’d lose business. This books apparently is crafty enough that it passes under the radar. Amazon probably knows but also probably doesn’t care. I am pro-vax so I understand your pain. However, the good news is that they are so many other things we can do to help! I hope someone has better advice but sadly I think the cynics win.
posted by smorgasbord at 5:13 AM on November 11, 2023

Response by poster: I left a negative review about how the book was written by a guy who lost his license to practice medicine. It was removed by Amazon for violating their guidelines. Then Amazon threatened to remove my posting privileges. 🤪
posted by johngoren at 8:21 AM on February 12