Edited sentence: In 2013, it was reported that some merchants decided to leave the merchant program after ResellerRatings increased fees.In response to an article published by Internet Retailer, ResellerRatings admitted that it removed ratings from companies who left its merchant program when the reviews were actively solicited, collected and hosted on a respective retailer’s web site via a pop-up box provided by ResellerRatings.ResellerRatings has elicited criticism from retailers who allege that the Company ensures that companies who participate in its merchant program receive higher ratings.The article indicates that the Company has since discontinued the practice