HT gallery ratings - Blu-ray Forum

iceman · 02-12-2011, 10:30 PM

Should the ratings be visible or not? The advantage with anonymous ratings would be that people would be more "honest" and cause less drama/fighting. The advantage with public ratings is that it can be a bit fun to see who rated your gallery and what score they gave.

Please vote, your opinion matters.

Blu-Benny · 02-12-2011, 10:35 PM

i'd like to see it where if u rank a gallery, u have to leave a comment.

but yes, i like to see who gave what.

-DLS- · 02-13-2011, 12:24 AM

I say no. People will get used to the way it is now.. Less drama is always better.

Mr. J · 02-13-2011, 12:42 AM

I say yes...I always like to see who ranked my theater, whether its good or not. I don't go out of my way to track him/her down to see why. Its their opinion.

crazyBLUE · 02-13-2011, 02:29 AM

I'm with the leave it hidden crowd.

I think it will work better in the long run !

Hammie · 02-13-2011, 02:59 AM

I think there should be no ratings at all and just comments.

Not sure if it possible, but a gallery of the day for each category would be cool. This could even be an e-mail subscription that people can choose to opt out of (keep on by default).

Just an idea.

BTW, I feel this thread will get ugly just like every other one has turned into.

MaCruz · 02-13-2011, 06:02 AM

I think if a member is going to rate your HT lower than a 5. They should enter a comment field explaining why.

shinseiRomeo · 02-13-2011, 06:54 AM

I'd vote no in regards to seeing who rated you what.

I wouldn't mind seeing who rated you overall, but their score, in my opinion, should not be public.

Now movie reviewer ratings... they need to be public! And this is for the scammers/abusers:

LordoftheRings · 02-13-2011, 09:54 AM

Honest Fun!

Steve · 02-13-2011, 04:36 PM

I like being able to see who rated me what. People hide behind internet anonymity enough as it is. Someone once created a second user profile and rated his primary profile a 10 and was leaving everyone else a 5 or less. Hiding the ratings just invites 'shadiness' IMO.

Does this thread have anything to do with the fact that we currently CANNOT see who left us ratings on our HT galleries?

JJ · 02-13-2011, 04:54 PM

Yeah. WHO THE HECK CARES!

You guys are MEN, not SISSIES

Don't be such GIRLY MEN

master_8ball · 02-14-2011, 03:53 PM

I voted No but it doesn't really matter much to me. I can see the issues it has caused and the work the mods have to do, crap they have to put up with. All seems really childish to me, but does make for some good reads

I do like being able to see what rating I got though, there doesn't need to be a name next to the rating but it is nice to see if you got a 7 yesterday and an 8 today. If people make additions or changes/improvements it would be nice to see that your scores received on an individual basis are improving from one day to the next instead of a simple %.

Deadset · 02-15-2011, 02:35 PM

If you can't take criticism...then just disable your personal HT ratings. The idea that people can't take constructive criticism is really surprising, especially since most of us aren't in high school. I haven't checked if you can still disable ratings in your personal HT gallery, but that should still be an option for people who don't want to be rated.

However, if I put my realist hat on....I can see these ratings going away with only comments being allowed (and controlled by the user).

My_Two_Cents · 02-15-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

Nope, too many people bickering with and PMing members that don't rate them "fair" enough.

Exactly. A scale of 1-10 means nothing if everyone believes they should be rated an 8 or higher. God forbid you rate someone fairly, as it will only lead to a retaliation rating against you and possibly flaming PMs.

Leave 'em anonymous if you want them to be honest.

One suggestion: As with other types of rating systems, you may wish to consider throwing out the top and bottom (pick a number or percent of total) scores, which should help to give a more accurate overall score representation.

FREYMAX 3D · 02-15-2011, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by master_8ball

I do like being able to see what rating I got though, there doesn't need to be a name next to the rating but it is nice to see if you got a 7 yesterday and an 8 today. If people make additions or changes/improvements it would be nice to see that your scores received on an individual basis are improving from one day to the next instead of a simple %.

^ This.

Anonymous, but we should at LEAST be able to still see all our individual ratings and the date they were rated, just leave off the name of who posted the rating. The way it is now, where you can't see anything at all except the total %, is pretty lame and useless.

Kali157 · 02-15-2011, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by master_8ball

I voted No but it doesn't really matter much to me. I can see the issues it has caused and the work the mods have to do, crap they have to put up with. All seems really childish to me, but does make for some good reads

I do like being able to see what rating I got though, there doesn't need to be a name next to the rating but it is nice to see if you got a 7 yesterday and an 8 today. If people make additions or changes/improvements it would be nice to see that your scores received on an individual basis are improving from one day to the next instead of a simple %.

Ooooh, I like that idea

. It would be nice to see what you got even if you don't know who gave it. This is especially true if you had just made changes. If someone re-rates your gallery, I assume it goes on TOP, correct?

I like seeing who rated me, but I voted "no" b/c there seems to be a lot of people who cause drama over a lower rating. I know some people may hide behind the anonymity, but I think there are more people causing the drama I previously mentioned

. Anyway, it makes the rest of the ratings more honest rather than a "give everyone a 10" free for all.

Adrock · 02-16-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by master_8ball

I do like being able to see what rating I got though, there doesn't need to be a name next to the rating but it is nice to see if you got a 7 yesterday and an 8 today. If people make additions or changes/improvements it would be nice to see that your scores received on an individual basis are improving from one day to the next instead of a simple %.

I agree. I like this idea as well! Or perhaps, even include a 'must comment' feature where if you rate a gallery, you are forced to leave a comment. This might make for more honest ratings and feedback.

Also in regards, yes I do not currently have photos in my gallery, but I am working on changing this very soon! I had a friend come over this past weekend with his 5D/Wide Angle Lens, and we shot a ton of photos, so I will be updating my gallery soon!

iceman · 02-16-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by master_8ball

I do like being able to see what rating I got though, there doesn't need to be a name next to the rating but it is nice to see if you got a 7 yesterday and an 8 today.

Good idea, implemented

master_8ball · 02-17-2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman

Good idea, implemented

Thanks!

srrndhound · 03-15-2011, 12:18 AM

I have no problem with honest criticism. But when I get 80 ratings of 5 and one of 3, I want to understand that person's reasoning. But no comment--no name--no means to even see their theater to understand their perspective. Or maybe there's some misunderstanding.

If we are to have it anonymous, then we ought to be able to contact that voter without revealing their info to us, to inquire about it if we like.

Failing that, here's an idea:
It is common in weighing ratings to throw out the highest and lowest then average what's left. Maybe we should have the option to delete one rating for each 25-50 logged. When we elect to do so, the system automatically erases the lowest and the highest ratings on file. That takes out the oddball ratings at both ends of the scale.

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02-12-2011, 10:30 PM	#1
iceman Developer Top contributor Member since:May 2003 Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:121 DVD collection:26 MA collection:1 Digital collection:6 iTunes collection:10 iTunes music:2 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:1	HT gallery ratings Should the ratings be visible or not? The advantage with anonymous ratings would be that people would be more "honest" and cause less drama/fighting. The advantage with public ratings is that it can be a bit fun to see who rated your gallery and what score they gave. Please vote, your opinion matters. Last edited by iceman; 02-12-2011 at 10:32 PM.

02-13-2011, 04:36 PM	#10
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I like being able to see who rated me what. People hide behind internet anonymity enough as it is. Someone once created a second user profile and rated his primary profile a 10 and was leaving everyone else a 5 or less. Hiding the ratings just invites 'shadiness' IMO. Does this thread have anything to do with the fact that we currently CANNOT see who left us ratings on our HT galleries? Last edited by Steve; 02-13-2011 at 04:39 PM.

02-12-2011, 10:35 PM	#2
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i'd like to see it where if u rank a gallery, u have to leave a comment. but yes, i like to see who gave what.

02-13-2011, 12:24 AM	#3
-DLS- Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:CANADA Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:-	I say no. People will get used to the way it is now.. Less drama is always better.

02-13-2011, 12:42 AM	#4
Mr. J Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:7 iTunes collection:628 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181	I say yes...I always like to see who ranked my theater, whether its good or not. I don't go out of my way to track him/her down to see why. Its their opinion.

02-13-2011, 02:29 AM	#5
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	I'm with the leave it hidden crowd. I think it will work better in the long run !

02-13-2011, 02:59 AM	#6
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I think there should be no ratings at all and just comments. Not sure if it possible, but a gallery of the day for each category would be cool. This could even be an e-mail subscription that people can choose to opt out of (keep on by default). Just an idea. BTW, I feel this thread will get ugly just like every other one has turned into.

02-13-2011, 06:02 AM	#7
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I think if a member is going to rate your HT lower than a 5. They should enter a comment field explaining why.

02-13-2011, 06:54 AM	#8
shinseiRomeo Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:US Blu-ray collection:1179 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:30	I'd vote no in regards to seeing who rated you what. I wouldn't mind seeing who rated you overall, but their score, in my opinion, should not be public. Now movie reviewer ratings... they need to be public! And this is for the scammers/abusers:

02-13-2011, 09:54 AM	#9
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	Honest Fun!

02-13-2011, 04:54 PM	#11
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Yeah. WHO THE HECK CARES! You guys are MEN, not SISSIES Don't be such GIRLY MEN

02-14-2011, 03:53 PM	#12
master_8ball Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:675 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	I voted No but it doesn't really matter much to me. I can see the issues it has caused and the work the mods have to do, crap they have to put up with. All seems really childish to me, but does make for some good reads I do like being able to see what rating I got though, there doesn't need to be a name next to the rating but it is nice to see if you got a 7 yesterday and an 8 today. If people make additions or changes/improvements it would be nice to see that your scores received on an individual basis are improving from one day to the next instead of a simple %.

02-15-2011, 02:35 PM	#13
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	If you can't take criticism...then just disable your personal HT ratings. The idea that people can't take constructive criticism is really surprising, especially since most of us aren't in high school. I haven't checked if you can still disable ratings in your personal HT gallery, but that should still be an option for people who don't want to be rated. However, if I put my realist hat on....I can see these ratings going away with only comments being allowed (and controlled by the user).

03-15-2011, 12:18 AM	#20
srrndhound Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Oregon Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:174	I have no problem with honest criticism. But when I get 80 ratings of 5 and one of 3, I want to understand that person's reasoning. But no comment--no name--no means to even see their theater to understand their perspective. Or maybe there's some misunderstanding. If we are to have it anonymous, then we ought to be able to contact that voter without revealing their info to us, to inquire about it if we like. Failing that, here's an idea: It is common in weighing ratings to throw out the highest and lowest then average what's left. Maybe we should have the option to delete one rating for each 25-50 logged. When we elect to do so, the system automatically erases the lowest and the highest ratings on file. That takes out the oddball ratings at both ends of the scale.

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