Half star

^I would have liked it too but I just can't see how to implement it into the current interface since the grading system for the first six years has generated more than 230,500 ratings where many of those have been done by users that aren't even active on  the site anymore. So it will just confuse the statistics.

It would be easier to keep the system going as it is, although I would like the flashy-rating bar from MMA to be added to PA. I really like it.


Edited by Rune2000 - April 03 2010 at 07:18

Rune2000 wrote: ^I would have liked it too but I just can't see how to implement it into the current interface since the grading system for the first six years has generated more than 230,500 ratings where many of those have been done by users that aren't even active on  the site anymore. So it will just confuse the statistics. It would be easier to keep the system going as it is, although I would like the flashy-rating bar from MMA to be added to PA. I really like it.

I don't see this as a problem.... those not interested in changing don't have to.... only the people that stated in their reviews that they were giving halfstars are really concerned.

Rune2000 wrote: Sean Trane wrote: Rune2000 wrote: ^I would have liked it too but I just can't see how to implement it into the current interface since the grading system for the first six years has generated more than 230,500 ratings where many of those have been done by users that aren't even active on  the site anymore. So it will just confuse the statistics. It would be easier to keep the system going as it is, although I would like the flashy-rating bar from MMA to be added to PA. I really like it. .... those not interested in changing don't have to.... only the people that stated in their reviews that they were giving halfstars are really concerned.   ....at the same time, it would give me a chance to set up a list of reviews that still need to touch up....   I disagree because I rarely state in my reviews the halfstar ratings although I would probably have given them regularly if I had the opportunity. I assume that this applies to many people. I just don't see how we could keep the current 230,500+ ratings and combine them with a new system. Even if we assume that all the active users would update their ratings I don't believe that they constitute for even 30% of all the ratings that have been given out over the years. It would create a flawed system where we would never really be able to trust the album ratings. Example: Take Close To The Edge that has already over 1000+ ratings. If the system would change then it would spark the debate regarding the album's actual rating. Would it have been higher or lower if all of the passive 700 ratings/reviews would have adjusted their votes (assuming the 30% active user rate)? That is what I mean by confusing statistics.

We should make this a poll.

On that point, you are right.

I'd love to see people obey the rules of mathematical rounding.  

I'm a firm believer that the failure to obey the laws of mathematical rounding has made it physically impossible to convert to a .5 star system.  Of course I am and always have been out of my mind so it's best not to listen to what I have to say.  

Sean Trane wrote: Rune2000 wrote: Sean Trane wrote: Rune2000 wrote: ^I would have liked it too but I just can't see how to implement it into the current interface since the grading system for the first six years has generated more than 230,500 ratings where many of those have been done by users that aren't even active on  the site anymore. So it will just confuse the statistics. It would be easier to keep the system going as it is, although I would like the flashy-rating bar from MMA to be added to PA. I really like it. .... those not interested in changing don't have to.... only the people that stated in their reviews that they were giving halfstars are really concerned.   ....at the same time, it would give me a chance to set up a list of reviews that still need to touch up....   I disagree because I rarely state in my reviews the halfstar ratings although I would probably have given them regularly if I had the opportunity. I assume that this applies to many people. I just don't see how we could keep the current 230,500+ ratings and combine them with a new system. Even if we assume that all the active users would update their ratings I don't believe that they constitute for even 30% of all the ratings that have been given out over the years. It would create a flawed system where we would never really be able to trust the album ratings. Example: Take Close To The Edge that has already over 1000+ ratings. If the system would change then it would spark the debate regarding the album's actual rating. Would it have been higher or lower if all of the passive 700 ratings/reviews would have adjusted their votes (assuming the 30% active user rate)? That is what I mean by confusing statistics. I couldn't care less for these top list, which were skewed by fanboys abusing the system in norder to favour theit champions. despite having collabs hunting down the abuse, I still wouldn't trust these lists too much), even if with time, they're starting to reflect a bit more reality....   updating the ratings is not like it's mandatory, it should remain optional and the halfstar ratings would not change a thing in that regard.... It would probably keep a few trolls busy, too.   You're allowed to change your rating and your review at will, so why not give the opportunity to choose from a scale of 10 possibilities instead of 5..... the rest will follow quite easily

I I may meddle a bit here.
I don't think we should discard the idea because of what the consequences might be on the statistical popularity of given albums. I don't care much for what's "most popular" really

An extra half star, certainly the 3.5 and 4.5 would be very helpful to express my thoughts on an album with a corresponding rating. There are cases where it feels incorrect to round an album down to 3 or 4.

3,5-4,5 options would be nice.