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Wasss once a man
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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It's a reluctant yes from me.
I think the ratings are great, in theory, but we all know that someone (someones?) has been using it to anonymously take swipes at particular people's pics. Taking away that ability will avoid anyone getting upset or frustrated, and stops the low-rater getting their jollies.
I agree that it's a shame when new users notice this and ask "Why has someone given this pic a 1?" and we have to say that there's someone doing this out of spite -- it's not a way to encourage contribution! If it weren't for this I'd say ignore the ratings but that requires everyone to be in-the-know and the reason for the situation would just be a consant downer.
I'm all for giving low ratings when it's deserved, so long as there's an accompanying explanation. Receiving constructive criticism is, I feel, a great way to grow & improve as an artist and I feel that the rating system (and its abuse) can lead to an atmosphere where any negativity is unfairly looked down upon. It'd be great to have the quick-to-do and easy-to-read system being used as originally intended but as it stands I don't see it as a true representation of other users' opinions any more.
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