Rating/feedback system. Need your input.
01-11-2010, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MNQuilter
Originally Posted by LovingIzabella
Part of the great thing about quilters is that they generally tend to be an honest group of people and with that comes an honor code of sorts.
If someone is unhappy with a block or a classified item we as adults should be able to work it out amongst ourselves without publicizing to other quilters.
My opinion on a rating system for whatever it is worth is this:
Everyone's opinion here of "quality" fabric or "quality" work may be different and sometimes is even based on economical factors. Everybody started somewhere and has learned along the way what good workmanship and good quality fabric was with help and guidance from others. I feel if we institute a feedback system someone who is new to the quilting world may become discouraged if they send a block that isn't up to someone else's standards and that would be hurtful.
The best way to help people grow is to explain to them why something could be better not rate them on it.
This is just my two cents...
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April
If someone is unhappy with a block or a classified item we as adults should be able to work it out amongst ourselves without publicizing to other quilters.
My opinion on a rating system for whatever it is worth is this:
Everyone's opinion here of "quality" fabric or "quality" work may be different and sometimes is even based on economical factors. Everybody started somewhere and has learned along the way what good workmanship and good quality fabric was with help and guidance from others. I feel if we institute a feedback system someone who is new to the quilting world may become discouraged if they send a block that isn't up to someone else's standards and that would be hurtful.
The best way to help people grow is to explain to them why something could be better not rate them on it.
This is just my two cents...
Hugs
April
01-11-2010, 09:33 AM
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The problem is, would these ratings be anonymous?
But as I posted above, I'm now thinking of some setup where people would be accumulating good reviews. Not a collection of both good and bad reviews.
So if someone had a bad experience dealing with you, they wouldn't be able to post negative stuff.
On the other had, if they liked everything, then they can post something positive as a way to "vouch" for you.
01-11-2010, 09:41 AM
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I just don't like the idea of someone not appreciating what as received in a swap, and posting negatively over it.
Hmm. That's a valid point.
But let's say we don't allow any negative comments and keep it as a collection of positive feedback.
Wouldn't it help to differentiate users who've participated in many swaps and "proven" that they are reliable and take their responsibilities seriously?
01-11-2010, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Admin
The problem is, would these ratings be anonymous?
But as I posted above, I'm now thinking of some setup where people would be accumulating good reviews. Not a collection of both good and bad reviews.
So if someone had a bad experience dealing with you, they wouldn't be able to post negative stuff.
On the other had, if they liked everything, then they can post something positive as a way to "vouch" for you.
One of the things that drew me to this board is the (almost) complete lack of negative feedback. Comments are made that build others up, even when correcting a mistake. Let's please keep it that way.
01-11-2010, 09:42 AM
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This is turning in to ebay the only thing you need now is the auction part, all I wanted when I found this forum was to share my passion for quilting, I don't need all the bells and whistles for that. As long as we don't sell or buy we don't have to worry about this feed back correct?
01-11-2010, 10:28 AM
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I like the idea of no negative or petty feedback, but I have a question. How do you distinguish between someone who has no comments because he/she had never participated in a swap/buy/sell situation before and one who has no positive comments because of bad experiences (as in "No Credit" vs "Bad Credit")?
01-11-2010, 10:31 AM
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Without the negative option, there isn't a way to distinguish between "no credit" and "bad credit".
But I think if a person participates in plenty of swaps and leaves every single counterparty upset, that person would be "outed" pretty quickly via PM and other means.
I'm sure people would talk. So I don't think adding a feedback system would change anything in this regard.
But I think if a person participates in plenty of swaps and leaves every single counterparty upset, that person would be "outed" pretty quickly via PM and other means.
I'm sure people would talk. So I don't think adding a feedback system would change anything in this regard.
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