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Why can't the stars go away?
mare:
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on June 23, 2007, 11:00:14 PM ---Yeah, I agree with everyone - I totally see the point of having a rating system, but it is annoying when people lower the stars without any kind of explanation or, worse, lower them after leaving a completely glowing review.
On fanfics.org, you rate a story based on five areas: writing style, theme, enjoyment, faithfulness to genre, and evaluation. I'm not sure those are the five areas I would choose for rating cause some of them are sort of vague LOL, but I like the principle of it.
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oh yes, me too. I think that's a great idea and tells you the person leaving the rating really put thought into it. Like I said, I don't think it's that people mind when stars are lowered. I know I don't if someone explains what they had a problem with but when you say WOW that was the BEST chapter I have ever read!! and then they give you a three lmao that tells you something is wrong there and in that case, I do think it's fair to let people know. lol
nicksgal:
I just think everyone is too afraid to hurt people's feelings or something....
Or if they're reviewing an author everyone has recommended to them, maybe they think that author will smite the Gods of fanfiction on them or something...
mare:
--- Quote from: nicksgal on June 23, 2007, 11:18:40 PM ---I just think everyone is too afraid to hurt people's feelings or something....
Or if they're reviewing an author everyone has recommended to them, maybe they think that author will smite the Gods of fanfiction on them or something...
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I would say that they shouldn't be leaving a review then lol
If you really don't like what you're reading, then stop. I agree, I think it's hard for people to leave honest criticism because I mean we've seen on this board alone what can happen lol It's hard to tell someone "you know, I didn't really like that chapter. It didn't stand up to the rest because..." It takes guts to say that, that's why I do think what Julie had mentioned is a great idea. It kind of makes it easier for people to give honest opinions without maybe coming across overly harsh but not flat out lying to their faces either lol
RokofAges75:
Yeah, I wish we could set something like that up on AC, but I'm not sure if the script allows it. I think it would help make the rating system more legit though.
The other alternative is setting up one of those services where you can submit your story for an honest, critical rating and review, like those sites that used to be around. I did that once, and it was really interesting to have every aspect of my story rated and critiqued. You don't really get that in regular feedback and reviews. If a few knowledgable and experienced writers and readers had the time to dedicate to reviewing stories, it might be a nice addition to AC.
nicksgal:
I think it would be good too. The stars say so little... and cause the crazy amongst us to rip out our hair figuring out why...
But, maybe they're all doing it to get others to read their stuff....
All of our opinions on things might not be the norm or something...
I like that idea also. Having people to give you a well rounded critique would be a great thing.
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