Rating system
I'd just like to say two things in relation to the new 'view ratings' feature:
Firstly, while you can now see who rated your project low, this doesn't mean said person hates you. They probably don't even remember doing it. Sure, mention it to them (I myself have sent a few choice PMs), but don't dwell on it. You have probably done it at some point, and would probably rather forget about it. See this as a chance to correct your mistakes and give older projects a fair rating if you want.
Having said this, I would hate to see people bullied into giving 5* ratings to everything for fear that they may get picked up on the odd 3.5* etc. As long as you express your honest opinion.
But seriously, ratings on this site are typically ridiculously skewed anyway, so I wouldn't get too hung up over it. Most people don't care about ratings at all.
Firstly, while you can now see who rated your project low, this doesn't mean said person hates you. They probably don't even remember doing it. Sure, mention it to them (I myself have sent a few choice PMs), but don't dwell on it. You have probably done it at some point, and would probably rather forget about it. See this as a chance to correct your mistakes and give older projects a fair rating if you want.
Having said this, I would hate to see people bullied into giving 5* ratings to everything for fear that they may get picked up on the odd 3.5* etc. As long as you express your honest opinion.
But seriously, ratings on this site are typically ridiculously skewed anyway, so I wouldn't get too hung up over it. Most people don't care about ratings at all.

















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Interesting (I had a skim over a couple of my projects, and I haven't even heard of some of the low-raters).
It would be interesting to see how rating patterns change in the next few weeks - will more people rate? Will ratings skew up as people try and avoid being seen to be bad raters? Or will they skew down as people avoid looking as if they are too generous?
To be honest I think it will change project to project. Good ones will probably get rated higher by everyone, bad ones will probably be rated lower by everyone.
. Unless your point is that you are a selfish, immature jerk who doesn't care how much he hurts others, then I fail to see it.
> Not everyone is going to be the way Jayefuu described.
. Please explain how that excuses your behavior in any way whatsoever.
> You can't control another person's actions. You can only control your own.
. Exactly! Now please control your actions.
It doesn't.
Lol.
There was one surprise, but I'll assume they were having a bad day...
But in regards to the topic... bad idea.