Sorting by Top Raters isn't working

When you check "Hide Ratings" the non-reviewed ratings (those without an essay explaining a rater's reasoning) are hidden -- I have to imagine that a Top Rater is not considered a reviewer who only adds numbers. I could be off-base on that, but someone within BA would have to explain.

 

I am. Ratings contribute nothing to the knowledge of that specific beer. If I wanted to see a wall of unjustified numbers I would use untappd. Even someone who's palate may be terrible offers more insight into a beer in their review than some arbitrarily clicked numbers, from a readers perspective.

 

I agree, need to switch it back. There is also a problem or a glitch with the following tab. You used to be able to view your followers beer rating. To be able to check if your friends have had a particular beer is important when you have beer tasting to see if they have had that beer. Now only the people whom review it shows up. Even when I check the box to allow ratings it goes back to recent tab.

 

I definitely understand this point of view. When its convenient and doesn't distract from enjoying the beer with company I try to provide said explanation you seek as to why I rated the beer in the manner that I chose. However, this site also serves my needs, which at times is to record a beer rating so that I know if I'm willing to buy again in the future, and then if it's convenient for me to input a full rating. Lastly, I've found folks in my region who's simple ratings I trust as to whether I'll buy a beer initially (sans reviews), as its still valuable data even if not necessarily of the ideal depth. Expecting someone to use this site solely to meet your needs seems a bit selfish. TETO

 

Looks like that functionality is gone for any of the other "Sort by" options except for "Recent."