Will there be changes to the rating system ?

As many know , the present rating system is unexceptable to many ,especailly the

"anonymous rating" . Can we expect to see changes in the near future ? Or what

has been determined so far? I think the direct rating is more accurate than the

anonymous rating , so I would propose making Direct rating the default on the trp.

A good place to start I think , thanks for your time .

Hi Robert,

 

Yes I agree. The anonymous ratings can be completely unexceptable. I don't think these 'users' have much time on their hands, or they are not every educated on how much time and work goes into producing an image - which we sometimes reductinly post for critic.

 

Although in the same respect - Photography is an artform and part of art is free expression.

 

But I do think - that if you are going to leave a rating - which is very low, let the person know why you have marked it they way you have. IE highlights are out, composition is all wrong - something would be nice - otherwise we'll never learn.

 

As much as these really low markings have annoyed me, I must admit it is benefical when I recieve bad and good comments from a 'member' or someone who knows there stuff. I have gotten really great tips along the way.

 

Perhaps only paying memebers should be able to Judge?

 

nic :-)

Sorry if it just too much to ask . I dont like deleting photos because of bogus rates from cowards . Is this what Pn is all about? The silence seems to make me think so .

I don't mind being rated down, but found it difficult to understand why a person with no flowers rate me a "3" and one with good flowers rate me a "6".

 

I also object to the anonomous raters.