I have a couple suggestions for the rating system:
- User Rating is not showed when there has been fewer than 5 votes.
Why? For many reasons, for one I dont think it is justifiable for a user to make a user carry a "one star" image when there has only been one vote. Let at least 5 persons vote before showing "the value" of the person.
For example, one might be new, and enter for the first time into the boards, make a comment that someone doesnt like, and automatically someone votes a "1 star" on him. So, even if he has only posted once, he is carrying that "one star" all over the boards where he posts. I guess he might even consider applying for a new username. I think its sad. Ratings should not be showed for just one vote, or two. Make it a minimun of 5 votes!
- Re-vote. Either allow for users to change their vote (after one month) or to vote again (after one month).
Many votes can be precipitated, and then you cant change it. If not change it, I would allow voting once a month on users. For the same reasons as above. A newby comes, makes a stupid comment, and you punish him with a one star. After a month he has proven he is not an idiot, but there is nothing you can do to change your 1 star vote you gave him, that would be sad. []/forum/images/icons/frown.gif[/]
