This post does not count. I am posting this here instead of PMing. My purpose for patrolling this thread is not only for MolSno, but for everyone else. I always come off as being personal - I know that - but I am simply reinforcing what I purposed this thread. If I have a vendetta, I am not about to crap-size this thread for it.
Originally posted by MolSnoAnd why would I do that? Giving some arbitrary number is not only uninformative, but it's also unhelpful. Even if you elaborate, there's a pretty high chance that someone will think your numerical rating doesn't fit what you're reviewing. I'm not going to pull some random number out of my ass because it's not an accurate representation of how I feel about the layout.
rate [reyt]
verb (used with object)
15. to estimate the value or worth of; appraise:
to rate a student's class performance.
16. to esteem, consider, or account:
He was rated one of the best writers around.
17. to fix at a certain rate, as of charge or payment.
18. to value for purposes of taxation or the like.
19. to make subject to the payment of a certain rate or tax.
e·lab·o·rate [adj. ih-lab-er-it; v. ih-lab-uh-reyt]
adjective
1. worked out with great care and nicety of detail; executed with great minuteness: elaborate preparations; elaborate care.
Synonyms: perfected, painstaking.
Antonyms: simple.
2. marked by intricate and often excessive detail; complicated; ornate.
verb (used with object)
3. to work out carefully or minutely; develop to perfection.
Synonyms: refine, improve.
4. to add details to; expand.
5. to produce or develop by labor.
6. Physiology . to convert (food, plasma, etc.) by means of chemical processes into a substance more suitable for use within the body.
I am pretty sure it is general knowledge how numerical "placements", "ranks", and "ratings" work. Unless you don't know that 0 is bad, and it increasingly gets better to 10, which is "Amazing"; I do not see how in the world a numerical rating system would be an "arbitrary, ass-pulled" number like you say.
0 stars to 5 Stars
0% to 100%
1st Place to 100th Place
etc.
I specifically used the general "0/10" because it's
common sense on how it works. If you cannot even decided how these numbers work to represent and/or
summarize a "rating" or "ranking", I'd gladly layout what these numbers would mean. Hell, you can rate something π/10 or √2/10 for all I care. As long as you explain and elaborate why you rated it like that. This is a
Rating Game, and not simply just a "Critic the Layout Above You".
Originally posted by MolSnoI now present to you an example review. This is not based off any layout in existence nor is it meant to offend or upset anyone. Enjoy:
Originally posted by xXxXanimegurl9001XxXx10/10 ^3^
omg i love this layout Kimiko is my favorite character from Kawaii Desu Girls~! the pink really fits her picture and i like the post and sig boxes! the animated gifs really help it out lol!
This technically followed the rules of the game: it rates the layout and explains why. However, I'd like you to think about it. It doesn't say anything meaningful, it's a short, quick description of the layout. It doesn't explain
why the layout is good, the fact is simply stated.
good [good]
adjective
1. morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious:
a good man.
2. satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree:
a good teacher;
good health.
3. of high quality; excellent.
4. right; proper; fit:
It is good that you are here. His credentials are good.
5. well-behaved:
a good child.
bad [bad]
adjective
1. not good in any manner or degree.
2. having a wicked or evil character; morally reprehensible:
There is no such thing as a bad boy.
3. of poor or inferior quality; defective; deficient:
a bad diamond;
a bad spark plug.
4. inadequate or below standard; not satisfactory for use:
bad heating;
Living conditions in some areas are very bad.
5. inaccurate, incorrect, or faulty:
a bad guess.
ef·fort [ef-ert]
noun
1. exertion of physical or mental power:
It will take great effort to achieve victory.
2. an earnest or strenuous attempt:
an effort to keep to the schedule.
3. something done by exertion or hard work:
I thought it would be easy, but it was an effort.
4. an achievement, as in literature or art:
The painting is one of his finest efforts.
5. the amount of exertion expended for a specified purpose:
the war effort.
Earlier in this thread:
Originally posted by Punk SarcophagusThis does not count.
Originally posted by NEX and GBXGrovyle. Pokemon. Nuff said.
8/10
Originally posted by Sampleish
Huge Underlined Hidden Blue Text!
I'm
notTHAT good Dumb.
Mod edit: Should probably edit this one out too then.
Reread the rules or else.
"Nuff said"
The purpose of elaboration is to
extend and
explain with detail and
effort a statement you made. In the rules itself even, it states that simply describing observations of the layout is
frowned upon. This what elaboration is for - by itself and concept.
I believe I have served my point across. This will be my last post on the matter. (God why can't we have a collapsable spoiler/hidden code?)
Updated rules to emphasize on this.