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Why do moderators sometimes change the rating you give to someone? I remember this one time, I got rated lowly, and they changed it higher. I mean, yeah I was happy. However isn't it kinda their opinion. I mean if someone wants to rate someone low, because they didn't like what they said, then shouldn't they beable to? I mean, if the advice that someone was given wasn't good, and the person did not find it helpful, then, shouldnt they be able to rate it lower? Shouldn't the person who asked the question, get to choose?
I mean I understand, if the person who asked the question rated everyone a one, because it wasn't what they wanted to hear, then yeah, I understand. But, what if, the person took a point off for misspell something incorrectly and didn't use proper english. What if they were rude? And took a point or whatever off?
The moderators shouldn't beable to make anything higher or lower. Inless, the person seriously deserves it. The moderators should also ask the person why they rated so low, or something like that. Before changing the rating without asking.
Am I missing something? Is there some other reason why they should beable to change it?
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Hello:]. A lot of ratings are given unfairly. There was recently one where someone asked for a list of good bands, and a person replied with a pretty big list. The person recieved a 1 because the question asker did not like one of the bands on the list. If people put time in their answers, and get rated a 1, or a 2- it is usually just bumped up to a 3, or a 2 if it was a 1.
If they are rude, file an abuse report. Chances are, if I see an unfair rating, I am already filing:]. Proper English and Grammar should be used. It shows that you put time and effort into them. Moderators are here to make sure everyone is treated fairly, and no one is being abusive. Moderators do not change ratings lower. They only make them higher, because it would be mean to say "Hey , you got a 4, well I think it deserves a 2", and dissapoint the user. If someone says something that the person does not want to hear , but they HAVE to hear it- and they get a 1, then the rating is usually changed. It doesnt matter what they want to hear, it is our job to put some people in their places:].
I think I answered everything ,but if you have any more questions- then you can either go to the Help/FAQ section, or inbox me about it.
Camille
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If the advice you gave was valid & helpful, yet the person rated low anyways, then your rating may be changed simply because you don't deserve a one. Not only that, but ratings can either make or break you. They don't really matter, but they do count against you in some cases.
Say you're a level one. You have to have a certain rating maintained in order to keep that position. If someone rates you a one [whether the reason is valid or not], it can bring your rating down & you could lose your position.
Some moderators change the rating because they want to help, and others do it because someone may have filed an abuse report about an unfair rating. So whether you deserve the low rating or not, changing it shouldn't be a big deal to you.
They don't just change it for anything, so be happy about it. There are no complaints from me when someone files an abuse report about an unfair rating I got. In fact, I recommend that it happens. Like YG said, ALWAYS file an abuse report immeadiately after a 1.
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Not all ratings are raised higher.
The best way to get a lower rating to remain is to politely explain the reason you give a low rating.
We do read feedback.
Sometimes a person rates low on good advice just because it isn't what they want to hear. If a
13 year old wants to drink themselves into a stupor and asks how, those answering you are underage and drinking is not good for you, do not deserve a low rating. Their advice is good.
If a person rates correctly they leave feedback
saying why they rated. If a question was answered well, explain why you liked it. If it was bad advice, explain that too.
Never rate a 1 unless the person you are giving it to needs to be banned. 1 ratings should be followed by an abuse report. Always. :)
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