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post #1 of 12
2/26/10 at 6:56am
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If you search for reviews you can see that the newer ones, from late December - early January, have a lot of "Neutral" which is weird since the descriptions seem to be favorable.
Is it just my imagination or is there something wrong with the rating system?
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post #2 of 12
2/26/10 at 8:15am
I've seen that too, where the person's review says something about giving the fragrance a "thumbs-up" yet the actual rating beside their review is a neutral. I've noticed that on several occasions and was confused. You're not alone in thinking that something is technically wrong with the system.
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post #3 of 12
2/26/10 at 8:42am
I can't speak for other reviewers but when I give a 'Neutral' to a scent I seem to rate favorably in my review, it's usually down to a few possible 'red flags' :-

i) longevity issues
ii) a disagreeable note that throws me off but that doesn't ruin the entire fragrance
iii) better frags can be had at similar or even lower price points
iv) it smells nice but a little bland, lacking in character/depth
v) it smells pleasant or has presence but just not my style nor something I'd wear

You get my drift. It can be a grey area and I try my best to include my reservations that warrant a 'Neutral' rating in my reviews...
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post #4 of 12
2/26/10 at 9:11am
I noticed something getting GLOWING reviews, not just lukewarm reviews that were marked as neutral. I too thought it was strange. Especially with someone saying, "This is one of my favorites".
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post #5 of 12
2/26/10 at 9:48am
I left a positive review on something. When I went back to see the reviews for that fragrance my positive was a neutral.
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post #6 of 12
2/26/10 at 2:26pm
This has happened in the past--somehow existing ratings were reverted automatically to neutral. If you see it again, post to the community board--especially if you can cite your own reviews as examples.
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post #7 of 12
2/26/10 at 3:17pm
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I wrote few reviews and gave thumbs up, but my reviews are all neutral now. There is a glitch in the system definitely.
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post #8 of 12
2/26/10 at 3:57pm
I reviewed Dolce Vita some 2 weeks ago,
disn't show up yet, even though two
other new reviews are visible!

It better show up as positive..!
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post #9 of 12
2/26/10 at 5:28pm
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Originally Posted by Le Grand Duc View Post

I reviewed Dolce Vita some 2 weeks ago,
disn't show up yet, even though two
other new reviews are visible!

It better show up as positive..!

Yeah this happened with me too. I wrote a review for a scent and it hasn't shown up. I figured maybe it didn't get approved just yet, who knows.
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post #10 of 12
2/26/10 at 7:08pm
Only supporting members' reviews are posted immediately. All others must go in the queue for editorial approval. However, that is standard practice, not caused by a glitch as is the rating reversion mentioned above.
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post #11 of 12
2/27/10 at 10:59am
Every single one of my reviews that has made it out of the pipeline, so to speak, from submission last month has appeared as a neutral. I've started keeping records of which ones I submit as TU/TN/TD.
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post #12 of 12
2/28/10 at 5:56pm
I've just reviewed Égoïste,
and it showes a green
thumbs up ... thank God.
So I guess it works fine?!
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