Of course, nothing is perfect. But, as you said it yourself, this forum is a good place to get reliable info about a sportsbook. Yes, there are sites doing honest reviews, but most websites with casino ratings hardly can be trusted. What I've noticed is that they can include 3-4 really good sites in their top 10, and then put on the 2nd, or even on the first place, the shady site that paid them, and since there's no forum there, you won't see any objections.
I think mostly they post dubious sites for referral links. I do not think that such reviewers are often paid for "job". We can see paid reviews on major review sites, but their review mostly shows small problems to increase the credibility of the reviewer and the casino. It's better to look here for what the players are saying.
You made a nice and true statement. The paid review sites are into business and making money and therefore they are somethings bent to be biase in order to make more money.
They will list the few trusted ones and you will believe them that you have arrived and they will introduce the shady ones among.
When I gave up was one one review site rated 1xbit so high. It was then I became convinced about the biaseness and shady deals that are done behind the scene to deceive us.
When it comes to review sites then the places i do only trust is
Btcgosu
GamblingBro
and the rest are shit and biased.....
This is why its really important on making yourself aware on whats happening around when it comes to those false recommendations and i have seen of them which do really market or promote 1xbit
which the entire community knows about on how shady and scammy this site is.
Trust is the most important thing but it doesnt really need much effort on at least making up some research before you do make out some deposit.
Dont rush up yourself because this forum itself or alone would be enough for you to find things which are legit and reputable.