tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914401126533757247.post6505126860052155613..comments2024-01-23T07:51:33.212+00:00Comments on Claude Forthomme's Blog : How Amazon could Improve Book ReviewsClaude Forthommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03871790739257823515noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914401126533757247.post-86772289348259383332013-07-29T03:06:31.579+01:002013-07-29T03:06:31.579+01:00Wonderful goods from you, man. I've understand...Wonderful goods from you, man. I've understand your stuff previous to and you are just too fantastic. I really like what you have acquired here, really like what you are stating and the way in which you say it. You make it enjoyable and you still care for to keep it wise. I can't wait to read <br />far more from you. This is actually a great web site.<br /><br /><br />Feel free to visit my web site: <a href="http://behdokht.ir/groups/of-what-take-into-account-compare-video-security-cameras/" rel="nofollow">kamera gps</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914401126533757247.post-34459791444417343602013-03-09T19:27:41.770+00:002013-03-09T19:27:41.770+00:00Yes, I was impressed by the SLO Nightwriters and e...Yes, I was impressed by the SLO Nightwriters and even took the big step (for me, I hate to compete!) of submitting a story to their contest...Claude Forthommehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871790739257823515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914401126533757247.post-73313403357410552762013-03-09T19:26:00.309+00:002013-03-09T19:26:00.309+00:00So happy you like it! Yes, this is really a modest...So happy you like it! Yes, this is really a modest proposal based on my own experience as a project evaluation specialist - I spent 20 years traveling in the Third World and evaluating development aid projects for the United Nations. In the course of that work I developed rating systems to evaluate all the main elements of a project. I know, aid is not literature, but evaluation systems are there to help move people away from subjective opinions that don't help anybody!Claude Forthommehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871790739257823515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914401126533757247.post-15793749554963996542013-03-09T19:22:34.346+00:002013-03-09T19:22:34.346+00:00Thanks Sharyl, so glad you like the idea! I hope A...Thanks Sharyl, so glad you like the idea! I hope Amazon is listening in on us...And yes, I referred to your criteria system because I felt it really neatly picked up all the main points need for a balanced evaluation. And yes, I know your contest is still open and I for one have sent a submission (keeping my fingers crossed!)Claude Forthommehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871790739257823515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914401126533757247.post-5998904759239678832013-03-08T01:40:51.552+00:002013-03-08T01:40:51.552+00:00Thank you for the acknowledgment of the SLO NightW...Thank you for the acknowledgment of the SLO NightWriters contest process Claude! I am co-director of the contest this year and we've worked so hard to develop entry rating criteria that would facilitate consistency among the screeners and judges and ensure a quality winner. A great idea to apply sound criteria to other reviews as well! As Anne Allen says above, the contest is open until March 31st 2013 and we welcome all writers! Contest details at slonightwriters.org Sharyl Heber, SLO NW Vice President. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837292811623148413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914401126533757247.post-23882484462478437282013-03-07T23:49:51.777+00:002013-03-07T23:49:51.777+00:00I love it. What a sensible way to evaluate what yo...I love it. What a sensible way to evaluate what you've read. I'm a NightWriter member and have judged the contest many times in the past. I agree. Using a criteria such as this, really helps guide the reviewer to a more objective review than just assigning an overall star rating. Again, I love this idea and support it completely.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914401126533757247.post-59345103181406364232013-03-07T22:32:13.481+00:002013-03-07T22:32:13.481+00:00What a great idea! And what a nice shout-out for t...What a great idea! And what a nice shout-out for the SLO Nightwriters. They're such a great group and their contest is still open! I'll let the contest director know you like her guidelines!Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914401126533757247.post-28125230953317503092013-03-04T20:47:57.724+00:002013-03-04T20:47:57.724+00:00Actually, Jack, that's precisely what I meant!...Actually, Jack, that's precisely what I meant! Obviously, I didn't make myself clear! Thanks for pointing this out...Claude Forthommehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871790739257823515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914401126533757247.post-35905879357165227802013-03-04T19:44:41.847+00:002013-03-04T19:44:41.847+00:00Actually, I like the idea of a review form. What i...Actually, I like the idea of a review form. What if, instead of having reviewers assign stars, they ranking each item in your list, say 1-5, and stars were computed from the aggregate score?Jack Durishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06577583997517810469noreply@blogger.com