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Thanks so very much to one and all for all the input. Though I've only been posting for just

a short time, I realized a little about everthing you guys were talking about. I'm too new to

really have an idea just yet of what I think would work and wouldn't work but I realized

very early on that what was really important were the comments and the time someone

took to comment and not so much the ratings. You've answered my question in that I

wasn't sure if the initial 3/3 was part of some formula and I see that it's not. What it is is

sad for a certain few to abuse the system. I am off to Colorado (yes, with camera in hand)

for a week but I plan, upon my return, to stop by and view the sites of the few who've been

kind enough to respond. I tend to sincerely put time aside and view and take in the work.

In my younger days, I've been in far too many offices of people who opended by book

(upside down), ordered lunch, talked on the phone, handed me the book back, nodded

and made a "I'll call you gesture." I decided then and there I would always be far more

respectful in looking at the work of others. Once again, sincere thanks for all of you. And

truth be told, there is some wonderful, amazing work on this site. Often inspiring.

I have a very quick question regarding the ratings and there may be an answer somewhere

on the forums but I can't seem to find one. It seems as though I have a consistent rating of

3/3 on most of my images. This is always anonymous. Is this part of the way ratings are

averaged or is it just a single person ratinig 3/3 regardless of what the image is.

Inevitably, it's just one individual, there's never more than one person voting those

numbers. It can be an image that gets overwhelming 6's and 7's but it seems that 3/3 is

usually there. I don't know if this is part of the system that averages or just someone with

a chip on the shoulder. If anyone has the time, I'd appreciate some input.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

Sincerely,

Paul Chepikian

Thanks for your reply, Barry. I can see by reading briefly that the subject has been, suffice it

to say, discussed. I have no problem giving ratings and comments, I go out of my way to try

and be constructive, informative, sincere but everyone should keep in mind, it all is very

subjective. I know I mysefl sometimes wonder "why" but I realize that shouldn't be the case.

We all do what is close to our heart and in the end, that is all that should matter. Once again,

thanks for the response.

Not so much an answer but yet another question which may contribute to supplying more

ratings. I am fairly new to PhotoNet and I am wondering about something. I know I can

supply a comment at any time and I sincerely try to contribute constructive observations. I

am trying to find out if I can also supply a "rating" at any time and if so, how? Any help would

be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Not so much an answer but yet another question which may contribute to supplying more

ratings. I am fairly new to PhotoNet and I am wondering about something. I know I can

supply a comment at any time and I sincerely try to contribute constructive observations. I

am trying to find out if I can also supply a "rating" at any time and if so, how? Any help would

be greatly appreciated.