Scratch

Sawman3 · 2007-08-24 15:24:51

I have seen a few other post regarding this topic, and I do see some sense in the consensus that LuvIts can also signify age rather than the relative *worth* big_smile of the project. However, I think the addition of *Top Loved LATELY* to the front page has greatly helped the concept of a rating system along. However I would like to bring attention to a site with an excellent system for rating user-submitted content: http//newgrounds.com. They have a 1-5 rating system that works very well. Their version of *featured* is determined by each projects average rating. Also (though I'm not suggesting this), they have a feature where if when a project is first loaded on it continually scores poorly or if it continues to receive a certain number of poor ratings over time it is removed. This is effective in filtering out the spammy stuff. (But I don't think this is [yet] needed in Scratch.)

Does the Scratch team think a rating system like this could work?

What are other members ideas/suggestions?

Sawman3 · 2007-08-24 15:29:09

Sorry, bad link: here's the real one: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/59593
Scroll down to see the rating system on the left-hand side.

Last edited by Sawman3 (2007-08-24 15:29:37)

Sawman3 · 2007-08-24 15:31:15

If you notice they also have an actual rating system for submissions: a.k.a everyone, teen, mature, adult. If you click a submission, before the screen for it comes up you are given the rating, two sample reviews and the author description.

archmage · 2007-08-24 16:22:55

I don't know if an NG type content rating system is right for the scratch website. The purpose of the scratch and this website is to let newcomers to programming experiment with the code blocks and showcase their creations. I like the way the scratch site operates because so many different types of projects are shown and the featured projects aren't just the most complex. The purpose of newgrounds.com is to display the top quality flash submissions they get so they can get more hits and increase the money they get from adds.

As for age ratings I do agree that there should be some sort of filtering system on the scratch site for projects with mature content.

Last edited by archmage (2007-08-24 16:23:58)

AngelEyra · 2007-08-24 16:35:54

Um... please check the sticky before you post...

eyra

Sawman3 · 2007-08-24 17:14:15

*Um...* only one of the topics I mentioned is on there, and that is that of the age ratings. I'll check next time, sry roll

Sawman3 · 2007-08-24 17:17:18

Yes, archmage, I realize what you're saying. I too like the way the Scratch website is currently run--I'm not proposing that Scratch adopt a totally NG like format, (although maybe that's the way I came across). I just think a rating system would be fun that way--and even if projects got rated poorly they would still be displayed. Maybe people could even learn more if people left contructive criticism along with their *0* rating big_smile

pedroskivich · 2007-08-24 18:09:14

Rating would be fun for middle and higher scratchers but for beginners I have a feeling it would just discourage them and they might quit.

But Love its per different persons that have seen the project would also be nice.

Sawman3 · 2007-08-24 18:26:36

Maybe you're right--I can see where it'd be discouraging. I think the Luvits per different persons idea could be good too.

relyt12101 · 2007-08-24 20:14:42

Whats wrong with love its and favs?

Sawman3 · 2007-08-24 20:30:29

Read the first post--there's nothing *wrong* with them really--I just think that a rating system could be more effective. I like the way the website is run now--but this could be a potential improvement

smackyandsnoopy · 2007-08-24 22:26:58

yes. i personally like the idea and im a beginner. i think it would encourage people to make their stuff better, and people can sugest stuff to make it better if they dont like it.

beny · 2007-08-25 09:41:18

Sawman3 wrote:
Sorry, bad link: here's the real one: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/59593
Scroll down to see the rating system on the left-hand side.

yeah, we just don't need those sayings and we'd be fine

relyt12101 · 2007-08-27 08:38:15

If a beginners project is bad, it would make them want to give up if it gets a bad rating.

pedroskivich · 2007-08-27 11:10:38

This kind of a dumb Idea but it could be your project only shows ratings after its been on long enough.

This isn't really a good idea but it might inspire a better one.

Scratch

archived forums

#1 2007-08-24 15:24:51

Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

#2 2007-08-24 15:29:09

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

#3 2007-08-24 15:31:15

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

#4 2007-08-24 16:22:55

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

#5 2007-08-24 16:35:54

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

#6 2007-08-24 17:14:15

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

#7 2007-08-24 17:17:18

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

#8 2007-08-24 18:09:14

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

#9 2007-08-24 18:26:36

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

#10 2007-08-24 20:14:42

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

#11 2007-08-24 20:30:29

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

#12 2007-08-24 22:26:58

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

#13 2007-08-25 09:41:18

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

Sawman3 wrote:

#14 2007-08-27 08:38:15

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

#15 2007-08-27 11:10:38

Re: Rating System for Projects (Rather than just LuvIts and Favorites)

Board footer