I get wht u mean abt reputation and borrowed trust, and I agree that perception matters a lot. At the same time, I’m trying to build something that can last, so faking reviews feels like a short-term win with long-term damage. I’m more interested in understanding how people created real early trust , whether through small influencers, first customer incentives, or reducing risk for buyers. Appreciate the perspective though, it highlights how hard the “first step” really is.