Should We Have an Automatic Grading Poll Option?

[joe_collector]

I'm wondering if something can be set up so that with each post, a "Grading Poll" from 1 to 10 automatically loads. All these open guesses lead to cronyism, while a blind poll might yield better (and more) results.

[blue808]

I think that's a great idea.

 

[BlowUpTheMoon]

I also like this idea. When it's been used here it usually works.

[fable]

Yes, this would help things a lot

[joeypost]

I think it would help.

[divad]

I'm wondering if something can be set up so that with each post, a "Grading Poll" from 1 to 10 automatically loads. All these open guesses lead to cronyism, while a blind poll might yield better (and more) results.

 

Draft it up in your spare time . . .

[bronzilla]

Definitly would help, I think many here, not all look at the other Boardies grades prior to putting up there grade so as to not look dopey or unskilled..sort of the herd mentallity. By putting up a Auto grade poll this would obviously give a more unbiased pure grade.

 

[Dick Pontoon]

While a poll does encourage more folks to toss their hat in the ring, it also can easily encourage grading votes to which not much thought was given, or votes based on personality. For example, if JC posted a book with a poll, I imagine an automatic cadre of low grades regardless of the condition would result.

 

However, as long as people continue to post their rationale for a given grade I don't see any major problems. I put more stock in a grade given by someone with an established track record for being able to grade than someone who is new to grading and may not be good at it yet. If grading was based solely on an anonymous poll the grades would carry less weight.

 

I don't think cronyism is really an issue. I do tend to look at members I know more than those I don't, or people who consistently post interesting books, but I've never adjusted my grading based on whose book it is and I don't think other folks do either.

 

I also try to arrive at a grade before reading other boardies' posts - and Bronzilla you should do the same! It can only help hone one's skills.

 

 

 

 

[bronzilla]

Thanks for your opinions and yes I always do grade first prior to looking at others opinions on grade.

[CAP Freak]

I also agree.

[inconceivable]

I'm wondering if something can be set up so that with each post, a "Grading Poll" from 1 to 10 automatically loads. All these open guesses lead to cronyism, while a blind poll might yield better (and more) results.

 

I am usually more interested in why someone grades a book a certain way rather than the actual grade. For example Aces made a comment that he thought that the ASM #67 in my grading thread was a 9.0. After I baited him, he mentioned a crunch that actually appears to me to be a bit of dirt. I also appreciated grandz's comments about his experience with CGC and tanning.

 

Dan

 

ASM #67 link

[Fedoraman]

I have used polls on alot of my posts with great success. I also like the comments - is there a way to set up a poll AND require a comment post?