True, a bad way of expressing it.
Correcting myself, what I mean is adding a disclaimer may make people look at it with suspicion. Or even walk away not giving a fair chance to get to know it.
Whether I received a note from a stranger or from the company employee, it shouldn't change how I judge and evaluate it.
Yet, I think the latter introduces bias and undercuts what could be an honest marketing effort.
This is all speculative. No data-driven backing.