Order of numerical ratings (Dropdown)

Idea Discussion in 'BeerAdvocate Talk' started by stevoj, Aug 5, 2021.

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  1. stevoj

    stevoj Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,248) Nov 22, 2011 Idaho
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    I was just wondering if it would be feasible to reverse the order of the numerical ratings, having 5 at the top and descending down. It seems like there are so few 1 and 2 ratings, so putting them at the bottom would make sense. My point is it would be a lot less scrolling when using the dropdown to hit the 4s, when they could be right at the top. Thoughts?
     
  2. Squire

    Squire Grand Pooh-Bah (4,385) Jul 16, 2015 Mississippi
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    Haven't thought about it as I look up beers by name rather than rating.
     
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  3. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    I just type the base number multiple times to get the value. e.g. to score a 4.5, I type 4 three times repeatedly.

    Of course this only works from a desk or laptop, where the drop-down is active. The vast number of my reviews are entered via a desk or laptop.

    For a tablet or phone, it will be much simpler if the the values are changed to descending order.
     
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  4. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    I think @stevoj is asking with regard to adding review scores for each of the five evaluation metrics.
     
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  5. jvgoor3786

    jvgoor3786 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,222) May 28, 2015 Arkansas
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    I have thought this same thing many times. Small inconvenience, but would be nice to change.
     
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  6. Squire

    Squire Grand Pooh-Bah (4,385) Jul 16, 2015 Mississippi
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    Yes, I understand, I just don't pay much attention to numerical ratings relying more on the written reviews. If a change would be useful for other members then I'm for it.
     
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  7. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Eh, if one thinks a given beer is truly worth a lofty 4 or more rating, having to scroll that wee bit shouldn't be a deterrent.

    Too many average-ish beers already get high scores, so that minor effort isn't preventing grade inflation.
     
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  8. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    Good points.
     
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  9. Squire

    Squire Grand Pooh-Bah (4,385) Jul 16, 2015 Mississippi
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    I suspect some of them would rate lower if tasted blind.
     
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