What are the use of ratings for each posting?

Based on preferences I could make it so that any post that received 3 of the 1 star ratings gets deleted. Or, you could only subscribe to threads that show a 5 star rating.

I've had several of my posts score well with members who choose to vote. Like an election, if you don't vote, it doesn't count.

Here is one that 5 different members gave it a 5 star rating.

http://barthmobile.com/groupee...061/m/6151069061/p/1

Does it really mean anything??? No. But, if I was a moderator who wanted to push a ratings agenda, I could make these mean something more.

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Based on preferences I could make it so that any post that received 3 of the 1 star ratings gets deleted. Or, you could only subscribe to threads that show a 5 star rating.

I've had several of my posts score well with members who choose to vote. Like an election, if you don't vote, it doesn't count.

Bill,

I like the idea of searching by ratings (Netflix has this feature), but I would advise against deleting for lack of a high enough rating. Deleting any posts will make the archives like swiss cheese. A subject that may not be rated highly today, may be spot on tomorrow. Just my 2 cents worth.

“Most of the censure of others is only oblique praise of self, uttered to show the wisdom and superiority of the speaker”

Tryon Edwards quotes (American Theologian, 1809-1894)

I don't want to push a ratings agenda so I have no desire to force the issue.

I could delete the option to have anyone rate these posts but I decided to leave the ratings in play just to see what people thought about a particular topic without prompting.

But, if you want to rate a particular topic or if someone wants to push a ratings agenda... don't let my lack of enthusiasm translate into inaction.

I'm very contented with the status quo. Prefer to leave it alone. If it ain't broke, don't fix it...................

Golly, in an effort to get high ratings, I am gonna hafta really clean up my act.

I will henceforth strive mightily to post only meaningful posts of lasting value.