I was going to post something much like this but got lazy.

In theory, the rating system would work if people were honest. I'm sure for us old folks here, KNOWITALLJOE still comes back and messes with people's stuff! And a few other nutjobs that I banned years ago.

It was brought up that someone was handing out 1-stars and even I was questioning that one. IF the rating system were to work, Fel would need to program it in to see WHO rated what. Cuz figure, on FB, the LIKE function shows who hit the 'like' button, y'know?

It's a bummer it's gone, but it should've left awhile ago since it'd become a ratings war. I also know that I'm quite critical so someone who is new and throws down great stuff off the bat (like Speir or DaveCW2) would get 5 stars. After time, I'd actually grade them lower cuz I would be looking for maybe stylistic changes, improvement, etc. Many members here start off pretty good and then BLAM, their works suddenly go up many levels. And it makes me say, "man, I need to step up my game too!"

Anyway, that's just a few pennies for ye.