Who rates all the new stories 5star?

RepresentingThree

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Useless? More like shameless!
I see nothing wrong with rating ones own work. The rating system is in place in order to showcase what people feel regarding what is written. Given that the author has feelings about what they write, it is only right they use the given outlet. Besides, if they don't like what they themselves pen, maybe they should pick some other muse.
 

Fairemont

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I see nothing wrong with rating ones own work. The rating system is in place in order to showcase what people feel regarding what is written. Given that the author has feelings about what they write, it is only right they use the given outlet. Besides, if they don't like what they themselves pen, maybe they should pick some other muse.

Yeah, as long as it's not breaking a rule and people are aware it can be done, it's not really a big deal since most people would just assume at least one 5 star is from the author.

One rating isn't likely going to make or break anyone.
 

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Yeah, as long as it's not breaking a rule and people are aware it can be done, it's not really a big deal since most people would just assume at least one 5 star is from the author.
Precisely why I never trust a story with a single 5-star rating, and nothing else. I assume it's from the author themselves, and thus worthless.
 

Assurbanipal_II

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I must say, I am in love with your profile picture. Its beauty puts me in mind of the stars. Isn't it delightful how even among the rocks we call home there are such sights that mimic the captivation of the enchantress that is our universe.
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Arkus86

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I had a single 5 star almost immediatelt after publishing but it isnt from me lmao
 

Valmond

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I had a single 5 star almost immediatelt after publishing but it isnt from me lmao
Fellas, this is why we have Witch Hunts. For these sorta moments when they try to blend in, but clearly using witchery on us. :blob_catflip:
 

Alski

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Any rating system that let's people vote with 2 clicks is usually disingenuous and shouldn't be trusted unless there are a sufficiently large tally of votes.
 

Madmcgee

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I've gone down this rabbit hole and actually hunted down a few of the people out there doing God's work for new authors' self-esteem :cool:
As to who they are, I shall not name names, though they are the true champs out here.
 

Anonjohn20

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I used to give 5-star ratings like candy; most of the people I rated ended up leaving their story in permanent hiatus, so I know better now.
 

Edenc2708

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I used to give 5-star ratings like candy; most of the people I rated ended up leaving their story in permanent hiatus, so I know better now.
Hello sir!
Do you happen to have another candy? ?
Could I maybe have one too? ??

 

Tegeli

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Hmm... Perhaps I should start rating my own stories. Giving an earnest 1-star rating would no doubt make them really pop out on the Latest Releases.
 
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