Rating as a ratio of replies to views?

Darraketh

First Post
One last comment/post on this subject then I'll put this baby to bed.

The suggestion is a way of using the space that is already there, the rating column, that is hardly used as it stands.

The ratio is not a rating but a simple statistic. It's just presenting the information, that is already shown, in another meaningful way.

It the ratio was presented I further suggest changing the column title from "Rating" to simply "Ratio" or something else more descriptive of its function.

Now as far as effecting the ratio as though it were a rating system the only thing you could do is post a reply. By viewing the thread and not replying the ratio decreases.

Either way it doesn't matter if the ratio is 1% or 100% it is just a statistic and not a rating. A rating requires a judgment call this would be an automatic function.

Just think of post counts. The count indicates a level of activity but in no way infers that what was posted was meaningful, useful or warranted.

The post count is a statistic not a rating.

The ration of replies to views is another statistic not a rating.

Stick a fork in me I'm done.:D

P.S. I love a good debate! Thanks
 

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