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Is it me?

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:48:25 GMT

Is it me or is this forum alot quieter this season. There are the normal 'regular reporters' but on the whole the news and reviews about the resorts is very QT!
I have to say I have found over the last couple of years the comments about Mayrhofen and Soll for instance very helpfull prior to arriving in relation where to or sometimes where not to ski or drink etc. I hope I have returned the favours in relation to comments i have added.
Pre warned is pre armed as they say!

Re:Is it me?

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:00:44 GMT

Scarlet Fez, there are quite a few away skiing this week. I reckon things will liven up on here starting later tomorrow, when folks get home :D

Re:Is it me?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:32:13 GMT

Imagine a ski blog being quiet during the high season!!! :shock: I ask you!!!!

Re:Is it me?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:59:46 GMT

Brucie wrote:Imagine a ski blog being quiet during the high season!!! :shock: I ask you!!!!

Too busy skiing :lol: Those here......are not skiing. And some of those here...have a BA flight booked next Saturday :roll: :cry:

Re:Is it me?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:03:11 GMT

You havn't? Have you?

Re:Is it me?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:04:34 GMT

Brucie wrote:You havn't? Have you?

Yup :roll: ...and back on the 27th :roll:

Re:Is it me?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:06:48 GMT

Hope it works out for you Bandit. Bugger!! :cry:

Re:Is it me?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:12:07 GMT

Brucie wrote:Hope it works out for you Bandit. Bugger!! :cry:

Thanks Brucie :D

I copped for the last lot just before Christmas too :shock: It's seems logical that J2skiers who want to avoid the potential for travel disruption, should ask for my travel dates...then pick different ones :evil:

Re:Is it me?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:34:40 GMT

Left myself open for some stick there! :oops:
I mean the whole season generally. Very QT.

Re:Is it me?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:02:18 GMT

Scarlet Fez wrote:Left myself open for some stick there! :oops:
I mean the whole season generally. Very QT.

Scarlet Fez,
No-one has ever accused me of being too quiet. I was wibbling before I could walk :D

Bandit, I hope you get your plane, or a substitute okay.

Ally

Re:Is it me?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:58:39 GMT

I'm very depressed. We have had something of a heat wave. the weather system has stalled, and we have had a week of rain, not even dipping below freezing at night. May get one week of slushy skiing before it's over :(

It's made worse by having had an incredable February - Sun nearly every day, -teens at night and around zero for highs :D

Trencher

Re:Is it me?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:20:51 GMT

bandit wrote:

Brucie wrote:You havn't? Have you?

Yup :roll: ...and back on the 27th :roll:

Damn! I just got a third week passout from my most wonderful and brilliant frau. So 2 weeks becomes 3 weeks. On the most prime snow! And by myself! Yodelodiao

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:24:22 GMT

So anyway, here's some fun moments from this year

Trencher

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:36:39 GMT

Lovely photos Trencher,
I wish I could ski like that :mrgreen:

Ally

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:59:58 GMT

Imagine posting photos of the seasons falls!!!

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:19:56 GMT

Trencher wrote:So anyway, here's some fun moments from this year

These two images seem to emphasise the inner ski tip lead, does anyone have a link to a comprehensive discussion on this topic?

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:58:28 GMT

Pablo Escobar wrote:

These two images seem to emphasis the inner ski tip lead, does anyone have a link to a comprehensive discussion on this topic?

Noooooo :shock:

Though I do believe that snowheads has a page or two devoted to the phenomenon :D

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:11:05 GMT

:wink:

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:15:12 GMT

Pablo Escobar wrote:

These two images seem to emphasis the inner ski tip lead, does anyone have a link to a comprehensive discussion on this topic?

Let's have one here :wink:

The second of the two photos is taken from behind, and exaggerates the inner ski lead. The first photo would be a good one to discuss. What could be done to reduce inner tip lead ?

There are three contributing factors to inner tip lead. Hip (or body) counter, the distance between the skis during the turn, and the angle the legs are inclined. The last factor is not something that can be changed. People need varying degrees of hip counter in order to angulate. Inner tip lead is often a sign of excessive hip counter. In this case, the hips show little counter. A framing (legs not parallel), will show up as excessive distance between the skis, and cause exaggerated inner tip lead. Lastly, the angle the legs are inclined produces inner tip lead as result of the limited flex of the ankle in a ski boot. It is unavoidable as the inner leg has to be flexed during a turn.

The real issue, I think is what ski, and edge pressures changes as a result inner tip lead. If the inner ski is actively pushed forward during the turn, it will result in loss of edge pressure at the front of the ski. Actively pulling back on the inside ski will keep the ski tip and edge engaged. So while it may not be apparent, the inside skis is being actively pulled back in these photos.

Pabs, I'm glad you mentioned it, I just love to think about this stuff :D

Trencher

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:20:54 GMT

After reading Trencher's post, I need to go for a lie down :shock:

Of course, if he used poles like regular skiers, things would be different for sure )

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:25:12 GMT

Do you find when you are really inclining-->angulating towards the end of the turn that if you have a small error it becomes more pronounced?

It is something I am quite conscious of and can fix but it is a lot easier for me just to correct whatever mistake I am making rather than go in to too much detail (for me).

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:57:26 GMT

Pablo Escobar wrote:Do you find when you are really inclining-->angulating towards the end of the turn that if you have a small error it becomes more pronounced?

It is something I am quite conscious of and can fix but it is a lot easier for me just to correct whatever mistake I am making rather than go in to too much detail (for me).

For sure, the forces are greater, and so any movement that causes instability, or reduced edge hold will have more effect. I think it one of the reasons you don't see many people hanging on to their turns too long, and in part why instruction models discourage it. However, that's where the fun is (at least for me).

The problem I see happening most with people carving (at the end of the turn), is that they allow their speed to increase, especially if the slope drops off a little more. They then loose the balance between speed, skis inclination angle, and the properties of the ski (radius, but also stiffness). As the skis start to feel chattery in the second half of the turn, they release earlier, and end up building even more speed.

Trencher

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:04:03 GMT

Thanks for that, I really like railing a long turn especially if you can use the turn to try and preserve as much of your speed as possible (especially with powder turns) but it is almost too easy to lose most of your momentum if you get carried away :lol:

Do you get to ski much powder Trencher? If so, do you adapt your technique appropriately for it?

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:24:25 GMT

Pablo Escobar wrote:
Do you get to ski much powder Trencher? If so, do you adapt your technique appropriately for it?

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: that's what snowboards are for. Oh wait, you do it with two snowboards on your feet :lol: I get to see so little powder that it's been easier for me to just do it on a board, than spend time figuring it out on skis.

Trencher

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:26:11 GMT

Good point :lol:

Only had one day out on the 'snowboards' (dimensions - 138-142/128/132-128, 190cm) but they are definitely fun in any soft type of snow. A little scary on the hard stuff.

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:36:05 GMT

I would like to know how to carve in deep powder, if anyone has the time to explain it to me. My skis disappeared out of sight, down about 6 inches, and it was really frightening trying to turn without going crash!

Ally

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:45:47 GMT

AllyG wrote:I would like to know how to carve in deep powder, if anyone has the time to explain it to me. My skis disappeared out of sight, down about 6 inches, and it was really frightening trying to turn without going crash!

Ally

Take lessons, and/or keep practising.I didn't have powder lessons, just threw myself in at the deep end, took some massive wipeouts, laughed a lot, and went back to do it again without falling over. My technique is probably far from perfect, but I am at a stage now where nothing phases me and I am happy to have a go at anything, within reason (before Pabs posts a pic of some 90 degree narrow couloir surrounded by rocks.....)
And you shouldn't be affected if your skis disappear, as you shouldn't be looking at them anyway.

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:58:11 GMT

Tony,
I WAS in a lesson, and all the instructor said was 'don't snowplough' without telling us what TO do. And I don't know what I did, but it must have been something pretty bad because I got thrown forwards through the air in something like a cartwheel and one of my legs really hurt and all I could think about was that post where whoever it was said you can bust the ligaments in your knee by over-extending your legs (which I'd just done).

Anyway, my leg was okay after I lay there for a few seconds, and after that I just did the sort of turns where you pivot your heel round and keep your skis flat, like you're ski-ing on egg-shells and I didn't fall over again. I certainly didn't try carving, which I can only do at speed, because that crash I'd had was quite enough for me. And, of course, I already had a broken big toe on my right foot, although I didn't know that at the time.

I realise you're not supposed to look at your skis, but it is rather alarming when they totally disappear out of sight :shock:

Ally

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:04:49 GMT

Somehting you need to get used to if you want to ski powder. The alternatives are -
*Go faster
*Buy bigger skis

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:29:34 GMT

Pablo Escobar wrote:Somehting you need to get used to if you want to ski powder. The alternatives are -
*Go faster
*Buy bigger skis

Pablo,
What is the difference between carving on hard pack on the piste and carving in deep powder? I admit I was afraid to try in case I crashed again.

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:32:02 GMT

Pablo Escobar wrote:Somehting you need to get used to if you want to ski powder. The alternatives are -
*Go faster
*Buy bigger skis

Indeed, or don't bother at all is the other option. And definitely DON'T snowplough. Ever.

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:39:04 GMT

'Carving' works but it is a totally different sensation and requires a different technique. I don't think I am qualified, nor do I have the technical knowledge, to tell you.

Look at videos of a couple of my favourite skiers... 'carving' isn't the only way to deal with powder, most skiers adapt their turn shape according to the terrain they are faced with.

Eric Hjorleifson

Ingrid Backstrom

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:23:51 GMT

Thanks Pablo,
Well, if it's as complicated as all that, I'm glad I didn't have a go at carving in the deep powder.

I will have a look at the videos later, thanks very much :D

Tony,
I don't see what people have against the humble snow-plough. I find it very useful, even now. I use it when I'm trying not to slide into the person in front of me in the lift queue, when I'm going down a very narrow, icy, blue run blocked by masses of people, in the boarder cross park to cut my speed down a bit before going parallel over the jumps, and in fact it does work in powder but only if you use it to turn and then go parallel afterwards (I tried it out myself when the instructor wasn't there to tell me off). I even saw my instructor in a snow-plough while he was talking to another instructor, and I noticed that the pipers in kilts were doing the snow-plough in Scotland the other day.

Ally

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:38:38 GMT

Ally, you almost address what is wrong with using a 'wedge' in your own post. The instructor was probably just trying to discourage it for use in powder where it is more of a hindrance than a useful tool IME. I doubt the instructor meant that it was useless at all times, no one can doubt its use in certain situations - even the pros use it to kill a little speed in skiercross.

Just because you see someone else doing it doesn't mean you should.

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:51:46 GMT

Tony_H wrote: And definitely DON'T snowplough. Ever.

Pablo,
I was really responding to Tony's comments on the snowplough. And I'm very glad to hear that even the professionals sometimes use it in the skiercross. I did a very sneaky snow-plough behind my morning instructor in the boardercross park so that he couldn't see it and tell me off - my nice afternoon instructor didn't mind me doing one at all in there.

I had an instructor in Val Thorens last year who wouldn't let us do one in that boardercross park and I hadn't been in it before (neither had he because it was brand new - not even finished in fact) and I shot out of that one at the end like a cork out of a bottle - much too fast - and I didn't want to do that again.

Ally

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:54:34 GMT

You made some interesting points though. I am sure it 'works' (to a point) in powder but isn't necessarily the right tactic to adopt. Skiing backwards in powder 'works' but I definitely wouldn't advise it ;)

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:33:34 GMT

Feel sad for the person who doesn't know enough to say what they think is wrong with what someone says, but knows enough to hit the rating button. Must be very frustrating for them :lol:

Trencher

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:26:55 GMT

Trencher wrote:Feel sad for the person who doesn't know enough to say what they think is wrong with what someone says, but knows enough to hit the rating button. Must be very frustrating for them :lol:

Trencher

That is such a dumb action. I re-read right through all the posts, and there was nothing in the least bit offensive. If anything, it was a progressive, enquiring & technical discourse.

Yesterday, I reported the same down-rating activity to a couple of my postings, on another thread. Ally agreed that there was nothing offensive then either.

Sad people.

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:33:48 GMT

If you ignore the idiot they will go away, the more the fuss and reaction the more it will continue

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:44:28 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:If you ignore the idiot they will go away, the more the fuss and reaction the more it will continue

I'm not sure I agree Ian, especially when a posting is clearly innoffensive. I know that Trencher, TonyH and myself have been downstarred on a number of occasions, and there may well be others.

I don't think it does any harm to highlight idiocy now and again. If it makes the culprits see some sense, well and good.

Ah well, the sun is up, we have fresh snow, gotta think about making tracks. :-)

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:48:35 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:If you ignore the idiot they will go away, the more the fuss and reaction the more it will continue

I'm not sure I agree Ian, especially when a posting is clearly innoffensive. I know that Trencher, TonyH and myself have been downstarred on a number of occasions, and there may well be others.

I don't think it does any harm to highlight idiocy now and again. If it makes the culprits see some sense, well and good.

Ah well, the sun is up, we have fresh snow, gotta think about making tracks. :-)

Dave, this has been going on for has long as I have been posting, I am not surprised you disagree by highlighting idiocy you give the person a reason to continue, only an opinion.

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:09:35 GMT

Well,
While we're highlighting this issue, what's wrong with what I said here? I was just trying to be nice to GadgetGirl. And I do think that the issue of ski-ing while pregnant is a very important one, worthy in fact of a whole thread on its own. I mean, we discuss the difficulties involved in ski-ing after a fracture, for example, so what's the difference?

I admit the bit about our dairy herd was a bit wibbly (which was why I flagged it so people could miss it out if they wanted), but it was only a couple of lines, and I haven't had a ski-ing accident whilst I was pregnant to illustrate my point.

If you're reading this, GadgetGirl, I hope you had a great holiday, and you're still needing childcare for next year's ski holiday :D

http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/32/8159.page
(Half way down the page)

I would be more comfortable myself, if they just got rid of the star system altogether. If anyone disagrees with someone's post, on a technical issue for example, they can simply write a reply themselves politely pointing out where and why they disagree with it. And if someone writes a really offensive post we can complain to Admin about it, who can then remove it. If we think a post is really great - helpful, well written, informative etc. then we can write a reply saying so.

Ally

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:21:13 GMT

AllyG wrote:Well,
While we're highlighting this issue, what's wrong with what I said here? I was just trying to be nice to GadgetGirl. And I do think that the issue of ski-ing while pregnant is a very important one, worthy in fact of a whole thread on its own. I mean, we discuss the difficulties involved in ski-ing after a fracture, for example, so what's the difference?

I admit the bit about our dairy herd was a bit wibbly (which was why I flagged it so people could miss it out if they wanted), but it was only a couple of lines, and I haven't had a ski-ing accident whilst I was pregnant to illustrate my point.

If you're reading this, GadgetGirl, I hope you had a great holiday, and you're still needing childcare for next year's ski holiday :D

http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/32/8159.page
(Half way down the page)

I would be more comfortable myself, if they just got rid of the star system altogether. If anyone disagrees with someone's post, on a technical issue for example, they can simply write a reply themselves politely pointing out where and why they disagree with it. And if someone writes a really offensive post we can complain to Admin about it, who can then remove it. If we think a post is really great - helpful, well written, informative etc. then we can write a reply saying so.

Ally

I agree Ally why do people worry about stars I really don't need my ego massaged to tell me I am a wonderful poster :lol: , , why do people take offence at people's opinions ???
I have not seen too many offensive postings on this site just a lot of ego's. :wink:

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:10:33 GMT

Its just coming out of summer in New Zealand so here i am checking out what you guys are up t n the other side of the world

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:08:42 GMT

It's not the actual rating that ticks me off, but that I am genuinely interested to hear another view, or a different understanding of something. The star system lets one disagree without providing a reason. I can see that it works to highlight something that is not appropriate, or something that is especially well liked. It's when it is used as a counter view, with no need offer an explanation, that it's a little frustrating.

Oh well

Trencher

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:28:01 GMT

You definately need a sense of humour here :lol:

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:50:25 GMT

Either that or there really are some stupid t**** about.
A couple of things here:

1. People really shouldnt get too hung up about the ratings
2. The person going around one starring posts has clearly had a sense of humour bypass
3. We are wasting a lot of thread time discussing this
4. I have been one starred on several times, usually by a certain person who no longer posts on here, because they don't like my opinions, which is a little sad. If I came on here and said "Skiing is for losers and you are all imbeciles" I would expect to get one star.
5. I get the impression that some people rate one star to people who post stuff they simply don't like or agree with, not because it is incorrect.

I would like to suggest a new system to our Admin man:

Get rid of the rating system, so people cannot rate any more, and introduce a rating based on the number of posts you make.
Someone who posts rarely would therefore be a beginners, whereas someone who has posted 2500 times for example would be a black run skier, etc etc.

I think other websites use something similar?

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:19:26 GMT

Tony, I can't quite see the benefit of having a rating system based on the number of posts made :?:

It assigns a value to volume not quality :D

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:22:02 GMT

bandit wrote:Tony, I can't quite see the benefit of having a rating system based on the number of posts made :?:

It assigns a value to volume not quality :D

I didnt actually mean "rating" I just meant a kind of membership thingy. I dont think people should be rated for quality. If you have something to say, say it.

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:43:07 GMT

Tony_H wrote:

bandit wrote:Tony, I can't quite see the benefit of having a rating system based on the number of posts made :?:

It assigns a value to volume not quality :D

I didnt actually mean "rating" I just meant a kind of membership thingy. I dont think people should be rated for quality. If you have something to say, say it.

You had me worried there for a moment :lol: Yes, I can see your point.

Perhaps Admin could offer a range of poster access levels depending on financial contributions made )

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:47:35 GMT

I would like to know if anyone here, who regularly posts, is actually in favour of keeping the present star system.

The only benefit in the current system that I can see, is to those members who read posts but who don't, for whatever reason, make posts themselves. So that if they agree, or disagree, with a post, they can anonymously make their feelings known, but without explaining their reasons for the grading.

Those who do post, can simply post a reply.

As someone who has posted quite a lot during the last year, I would like to say that I find it upsetting when someone gives me a one star grading and I don't know why. I have no way of knowing if I have unintentionally hurt their feelings and hence no way of apologising, and likewise no way of improving my posts since I don't know where I went wrong.

Also, the system is quite clearly open to abuse from members grading for a reason which actually has nothing to do with the quality of the post.

Tony,
I don't think we need a new system based on the number of posts we make, since this number is already recorded and available to view.

As I said before, I don't think we need the star system at all. Perhaps then, those members who have previously graded anonymously might actually post their response, positive or negative, which can then be debated in the open forum in a transparent and democratic manner.

Best wishes to everyone - those who post and those who don't :D :D

Ally

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:50:29 GMT

Having a rating system where you can only rate each poster once would be good with the ability to change it as your perceptions or feelings change.

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:01:19 GMT

Pablo,
Sorry to be so thick, but I don't get that :cry:

Would you be so kind as to explain it again for me please?

Ally

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:43:33 GMT

Not quite what I was on about when I opened the thread but as I still do not know what the stars mean I am none the wiser!!

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:11:03 GMT

Sorry Scarlet Fez for hi-jacking your thread :oops:

If you look in the right-hand bottom corner of a post (when you're logged on) you will see a little rating box, where you can give a post from one to five stars, depending on what you think of it. As far as I know there are no rules, or guidelines, for how you rate it, so you could give it 5 stars because you think it's very funny, or one star because you disagree with it. And no-one will know who rated the post.

Posts are very rarely rated, but when they have been rated the number of stars they've been given appears above the message. And this rating contributes to the number of stars that you personally hold, shown by your screen name, or avatar. In theory, the number of stars you hold should be directly related to the quality of your posts. However, as we have been explaining, it doesn't always work like that...

I hope this is what you wanted to know,

Ally

Edit
I forgot to mention, that the same post can be rated a number of times by different members, so the rating can change, as it averages out the number of stars. Trencher's infamously rated one star posts on this thread, for example, have currently moved up to 3 stars, presumably because someone has re-rated them 5 stars.

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:25:53 GMT

I like the star system. For one thing, it is a check and balance against persistent abuse ~ as long as it is used correctly. There are other ski web sites that suffer some awful interactions. Many people join J2Ski because, by and large it is a friendly site.

I particularly like the ability to five star someone, when they have made an outstanding constribution. This may have been a good bit of humour, a technical item, good local knowledge, and so on. By doing so, we are encouraging positive and knowledgable contributions.

There are some individuals who give strong and knowledgeable info, some on technique, some on info for a particular resort, when requested, ie they are adding value to our group knowledge.

I do not see a benefit in a 2,3 or 4 star.

The main area of contention seems to be the one star. I have read some awful postings, verging on the dangerous, to which a one star would be inadequate. Added to which, as seen by some recent postings, some individuals are trying to work on anothers star rating. Three examples have been quoted. The star posters should be aware that there is a higher god on this site, who has the power to smite!

I have thought about differing reward structures, but they all seem to have a downside.

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:29:13 GMT

I don't see a downside to my idea.

Best wishes,

Lord Adonis

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:29:57 GMT

Dave,
Does Admin know who rates what star grading?

And thanks for telling us that you approve of the star rating system :D
I think the more opinions we get on this, the better.

Ally

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:42:50 GMT

Admin knows everything!

Re:Is it me?

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:06:31 GMT

So the 3 stars above my name really means I should keep my opinions on places I have skied to myself I take it!!
How do I star some elses review? Positively of course!

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:42:35 GMT

Hi Scarlet Fez,
Three stars is not a bad rating - it means you are 'okay' - not poor or excellent, but okay. So I'd keep going with your comments, if I was you :D

You rate other people's comments by clicking on the box in the bottom right hand corner of their message, once you are logged on. It gives you the option of rating their post from one to five stars.

And the rating you personally hold is a moving average of all the grades you have been given by other people on your posts. So if, for example, you have only ever been graded once, and that grade was 5 stars you yourself will be rated 5 stars etc. etc.

Ally

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:05:44 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:Admin knows everything!

:D ...indeed Dave, or should I say... Davina?

I have a couple of ideas regarding the star ratings and will start a new thread shortly...

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:27:40 GMT

Admin wrote:
:D ...indeed Dave, or should I say... Davina?

I tried to get away with this a week past Sunday, on Ladies Day. Thought I might get free skis for the day. Can't imagine why I didn't get away with it!

Re:Is it me?

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:15:01 GMT

Admin wrote:

Dave Mac wrote:Admin knows everything!

:D ...indeed Dave, or should I say... Davina?

I have a couple of ideas regarding the star ratings and will start a new thread shortly...

The sooner the better, please Admin, I have discovered another disadvantage of the current system - it makes one quite paranoid :shock:

I have been downgraded from 4 stars to 3 stars this morning, and I wondered why, because I don't think I've said anything unpleasant, technically incorrect, or even very wibbly just lately. It seems I was given one star for saying I liked Snapzzz's joke, and 3 stars for explaining how the star system works to Scarlet Fez, and this was enough to push down my star rating.

So, I think some improvements to the system would be an excellent idea, thank you very much, before none of us have any stars left, and the whole issue becomes irrelevant :D

How about giving a person the option of opting out altogether? I mean, it's not that I like having lots of stars, I just don't like losing them, or wondering what I've said that could be so bad :cry:

Thanks,
Ally

Re:Is it me?

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:35:48 GMT

To help you out on the paranoia front and since people seem to be demonstrating their wibble in stars rather than constructive comments I just gave you those five stars Ally.... 8)

I'm afraid I don't really care too much about the starring system and don't even understand why I'm on 5 but sure that will change after this post has been read. There are a lot of people on here who contribute regularly and whilst I may not always agree with the opinions expressed I'll chuck my twopenneth in or just let it ride however the starring system to me is being abused by some for no apparent reason. I can't understand why trencher has been given abuse on this thread for no justifiable reason. Plus all because AllyG likes a joke and tells us she likes it doesn't warrant 1 star!!

Anyway my mini wibble over and I'm sure this post will now be rated low for giving my opinion but hey ho :lol:

Re:Is it me?

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:25:48 GMT

Thanks very much Brimster, and may your 5 stars shine forever :D

Ally

Re:Is it me?

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:40:29 GMT

I think people are rating people just to wind them up, and it seems to be working. Personally, if you dont like what I say, I would prefer if you said so. I always post from the heart in response to anyone, and if I disagree I say so, and if I think Ally is wibbling too much, I tell her.
Ally, you are wibbling too much. And for heavens sake, get a grip - paranoia on an internet forum? You'll be visiting mental health websites next..... :shock:

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:00:26 GMT

Hi Everybody,
Is it just me, or has that horrid rating box really gone?

A few days ago the 'latest ski chat' went haywire on my computer and I only had old threads, and now it's come back but the layout is a bit different and no-one has any stars any more and the rating box has gone.

This suits me fine. Has everyone got this, or am I the only lucky one?

I did look up the software systems that do rating, and I can see that Admin would have quite a problem altering the system, because he'd be confined by whatever system he's using. For example, the one I was looking at (for university students) gave the moderators (tutors) the option of only allowing the students to see their own rating, or only allowing the moderators to rate the posts etc.

Ally

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:31:11 GMT

I thought something looked different, didn't notice the rating box missing though. Well spotted.

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:32:47 GMT

Thanks Dids - I wonder if it's the same for everyone else?

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:43:04 GMT

Ally - I just read this thread while I was catching up after my break -
Forum Update - April 2010 - The Doctor will see you now

http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/8331.page

Re:Is it me?

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:10:59 GMT

Thanks Dids,
I must have missed that one - because 'latest ski chat' wasn't working.

I'm very glad it isn't just me :lol:

Ally