my! i didn't realize there'd be a question to me on this. i think the rating system may be too "detailed" (based on some experience in this field). to be effective as a "quick critique" feature, the ratings should probably be held to 5 options, overall. this is digestable and succinct enough without allowing for "hedging" when used for overall assessment. however, if the goal of the rating system is to provide a comparator - to index artists against each other - then the granularity is appropriate. granularity provides for a level of discrete differentiation among many with similar comparators. that all being said, some folks prefer "grades;" other do not. but i thank the admins for doing what they do and trying to improve what they can. it's most appreciated.