Rating System- The Details

The rating system currently rests on two variables: activity and popularity.Activity is calculated using points allotted for four inputs: reviews (20 pts.), follow up reviews (10), comment you post on other reviews (1), comment you post in response to other comments/questions on your own reviews (2).Popularity is based on three factors: voting on reviews (this is the ‘how useful’ vote), editorial vote (which happens when we read your reviews), and feedback- how many comments your review generated.These are calculated daily, and in comparison to other reviewers (which is why your rating might change even if you haven’t done anything).As it stands, activity counts for 40% and popularity for 60% of rank. The new suggested ratio is that activity is 30% and popularity 70%, calculated in the same ways.With all that laid out there:What would you change about this? What do you like?

I see what you mean, but I think they're trying to make our ratings about more than just our reviews. They're trying to make our ratings be about ourselves as members of the EdenFantasys community. And that is great with me, because I have a lot of fun commenting on reviews and interacting on the forum. After reading all of the new posts on this thread, I can see it's becoming more and more difficult for us all to agree on which factors should go into our rating, and that's because different people have different goals for themselves on EdenFantasys. Some people just want to write reviews and have that be all that counts for their ranking, and that's fine too. I personally want to write reviews and chat with other members and have those things count for my ranking.I don't know how to remedy this disparity... the longer this thread gets, the more depressing it is.

I see what you mean, but I think they're trying to make our ratings about more than just our reviews. They're trying to make our ratings be about ourselves as members of the EdenFantasys community. And that is great with me, because I have a lot of fun commenting on reviews and interacting on the forum. After reading all of the new posts on this thread, I can see it's becoming more and more difficult for us all to agree on which factors should go into our rating, and that's because different people have different goals for themselves on EdenFantasys. Some people just want to write reviews and have that be all that counts for their ranking, and that's fine too. I personally want to write reviews and chat with other members and have those things count for my ranking.I don't know how to remedy this disparity... the longer this thread gets, the more depressing it is.

That's why right now, I'm leaning toward having two separate ratings--one to rate just the usefulness of the reviews, and one to rate participation/populari ty. So if you want to look at the stuff the really active people are doing, you can--and if you're rather just look at the top reviews regardless of how active the contributers are, you can do that too.

This is way out of control! I feel like we're all arguing politics and your right it is getting depressing. I know that the program manager would really like our opinion on all of this but ultimately it's Eden's decision.I personally feel a little disappointed that I've invested quite a bit of time on the site not necessarily writing reviews and haven't seen my ranking budge. It would be nice to be rewarded for being active member not just writing reviews. I love chatting with other members as well as commenting on other reviews. It's wonderful that everyone is getting rewarded for their time and effort they put into Eden. They deserve all of it! I know that if we just did away with rankings it would be a bit of a let down to me. It makes me really happy to see others rankings go up when I know they deserve it.Yes, I know I'm selfless. It makes me happy when others are! I think Dame Demi deserves a pizza party for all the hard work she does not just a ranking!

The rating system currently rests on two variables: activity and popularity.Activity is calculated using points allotted for four inputs: reviews (20 pts.), follow up reviews (10), comment you post on other reviews (1), comment you post in response to other comments/questions on your own reviews (2).Popularity is based on three factors: voting on reviews (this is the ‘how useful’ vote), editorial vote (which happens when we read your reviews), and feedback- how many comments your review generated.These are calculated daily, and in comparison to other reviewers (which is why your rating might change even if you haven’t done anything).As it stands, activity counts for 40% and popularity for 60% of rank. The new suggested ratio is that activity is 30% and popularity 70%, calculated in the same ways.With all that laid out there:What would you change about this? What do you like?

The rating system currently rests on two variables: activity and popularity.Activity is calculated using points allotted for four inputs: reviews (20 pts.), follow up reviews (10), comment you post on other reviews (1), comment you post in response to other comments/questions on your own reviews (2).Popularity is based on three factors: voting on reviews (this is the ‘how useful’ vote), editorial vote (which happens when we read your reviews), and feedback- how many comments your review generated.These are calculated daily, and in comparison to other reviewers (which is why your rating might change even if you haven’t done anything).As it stands, activity counts for 40% and popularity for 60% of rank. The new suggested ratio is that activity is 30% and popularity 70%, calculated in the same ways.With all that laid out there:What would you change about this? What do you like?

But is our rating MAINLY for our reviews? I was under the impression that my rating was strictly for my reviews not for the activity I have on ALL aspects of the site. How far off-base will our ratings get if we try to encompass so many different things. My activity on the forums has absolutely nothing to do with my reviews, talking politics or discussing pegging doesn't exactly personally tie in with any one of my reviews. Just my 2 cents.

I have to agree with nearly all of what Devilbluedress says. Most of my reviews don't have very many comments on them. I'd like to think it's because I wrote a complete and thorough review. But aside from that, making this a popularity contest is incredibly off putting, and the new requirements for actually being able to receive a toy are detrimental to my rank. Being in college means that I have a demanding schedule and don't have time to sit around reading reviews and commenting on them or writing a blog or whatever. When you apply to be a reviewer the quality of writing and the review is stressed but in ranking it isn't? If you're truly looking to reward people, do it based solely based on the number of verified reviews and number of page views on the reviews. I'm sure there are many of us who just don't have the time to look at all the reviews, but still enjoy trying new toys and writing a review.I used to tell people about this website, but I don't anymore. It's not worth it and there are cheaper websites out there. And the business practices make me believe it was correctly left off of the about.com article. Freddy and Eddy, which was on the list, is a fantastically run website and store, significantly better than Eden Fantasys. If I had a partner, I would be writing reviews for them.

I woke up this morning with a thought. I'd be happy to have my rating and my history used as an example. Claire are you willing to conduct an analysis to show everyone exactly how my rating is calculated- given the length of time and number of reviews I've published, and how low it currently is.Even more illustrative would be how it would look under the new system as well.Anyone else interested?

i don't understand the rating system either - i read the original post about points but still don't get how it relates to the actual scores against our namesi am 3.6 which i assume means i am not doing a good job and i would like to improve it but i understand how difficult it is to get all the assignments out - i have been waiting for my next one for some time but am not getting impatient

That would be helpful. Especially if your willing to volunteer yourself. My rating has never been high (it sat at 3.5 forever... while my boyfriend had a 4.2 in the first week!). I'm not too concerned about it, but it would be nice to be able to understand how its rated. I also liked your suggestion for being able to search for reviewers by number of reviews wrote.

That would be helpful. Especially if your willing to volunteer yourself. My rating has never been high (it sat at 3.5 forever... while my boyfriend had a 4.2 in the first week!). I'm not too concerned about it, but it would be nice to be able to understand how its rated. I also liked your suggestion for being able to search for reviewers by number of reviews wrote.

I woke up this morning with a thought. I'd be happy to have my rating and my history used as an example. Claire are you willing to conduct an analysis to show everyone exactly how my rating is calculated- given the length of time and number of reviews I've published, and how low it currently is.Even more illustrative would be how it would look under the new system as well.Anyone else interested?

I woke up this morning with a thought. I'd be happy to have my rating and my history used as an example. Claire are you willing to conduct an analysis to show everyone exactly how my rating is calculated- given the length of time and number of reviews I've published, and how low it currently is.Even more illustrative would be how it would look under the new system as well.Anyone else interested?

I think we just need to remember that this is a site to help people. Yes it is nice to get rewarded and yes people will cheat and try to be the number one. But at less for me, I come on here to get some advice and to have fun and stay safe. The ranking to me just tells how man more products that person that has reviewed but I don't think it's cause someone is better then a person. Maybe get ride of the self review ranking. So a person can't give them self a high review and then go bash others. I think the rewards are a good way to get more people active and hopefully help grow this site. I come on here just to read and figure out, ok what do I want to get next? And yes some people need a push or a reason to join but some people don't. I never knew about the blogs or forms and I think I will try to get more involve just so I can learn more. We are all adults and less not worry about how is higher or more reviews. We are all here to learn and explore some new sex.