Where our data comes from.

What we scan, what we exclude, and why it matters.

What we scan

Community discussions
Deep dive threads on Reddit and forums where users discuss longevity, specific flaws, and real experiences.
Video comments
Real user feedback found below product review videos on YouTube and other platforms.
Niche forums
Specialised enthusiast communities where domain experts share detailed, unfiltered opinions.

What we exclude

Sponsored content
Posts tagged as ads, or where we detect commercial promotion patterns.
Affiliate blogs
Search optimised sites designed solely to generate affiliate link clicks.

Data ethics

Public content only.

We analyse strictly public content available on the open web. Sift never scrapes private messages, protected groups, or personal identifying information.

Read the methodology →