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		freshfunk on June 2, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Groupon files for IPO Yelp has a pretty massive sales force and existing relationships with local businesses. I wouldn't count them out so easily.

jarek on June 2, 2011 [–]

I'm no fan of Groupon, but by not having user-submitted reviews (AFAIAA) they avoid the issues Yelp runs into by trying to please both businesses and users.

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