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The ratings (from those that I talk to and are all premium members like myself) are not just based off of the small talk that is placed into them or whether they are basic or premium members, but the actual work that is done to them.



Continuous types, poor grammar, bad spelling, and horrible punctuation come into play when one is rating.



I will rate someone a 1 if there is absolutely nothing on their page.



I will also rate low should the person be using their VR profile as a dating site (which it is not) or using it to bash someone.



I also wait to rate new members low- until they have something on their page- I give them a week nor more no less.



Also as you stated, it is our right to rate as we seem fit.



It is even stated in the manual- so it can not be wrong to rate some one low because you or anyone else thinks that it's based solely off of their graphics and their coding knowledge, because it isn't. There are plenty of VR members who have gotten 10's and 9's across the board and have absolutely no color or pictures on their profiles and are not premium members.



Want to know why?



Because their spelling, grammar, and punctuation is correct.



Also just a tad bit of information- as a premium member you can see all who rates you and what they gave you as a rate, also I am pretty sure basic members can as well now and if not, oh well it's a rate for pete's sake. They'll get over it. Also as a premium member, you can not "hide" what you rate someone. That is not within the premium member's powers.



Here is what a premium member can do as opposed to being a basic member:



What premium members CAN do





Taking rating as seriously as you are, you are missing the bigger picture of Vampire Rave. It is not solely based off of a rate some one gives you.





This is my rating stamp- and I stand by it, because I can:



I have rated you according to what I feel deemed fit for the work you put into your profile. Don't like it? Ask for a re-rate AFTER you have added to your profile. I will not just simply "re-rate you a 10" because you asked me to. EARN IT.









Perhaps you may need to re-evaluate your thinking, or at least I personally think so. :P

Of course, Nocturnal, you'll have to follow your own words and realize that the VR Manual does state that how a member rates is entirely up to them, therefore making shadowfever's rating criteria perfectly valid.

I agree Morrigon, Him and I have already talked about it. :)



He is allowed to think as he wishes, I was just throwing my own two cents out there. ;)

Ahhh yes...

Thank you for your opinion and your insight. It actually is appreciated.

I personally don't mind what "I" am rated, really doesn't matter. I don't take it that seriously. And it will not affect the way I rate someone in return.

I do feel though for those who are trying and can't seem to get a break. There are many people here who are extremely helpful and are happy to mentor those who need it. I admire that.