Scoring
2003-09-14
Alright, so here's the deal. I've decided that since I'M the one that's doing the reivew, I should review how I want. So this is how it's happening from now on. If I feel like doing the whole she-bang and writing out scores, then I'll give you the original form. BUT if I feel like reivewing your diary summary style, then I'll do it that way. Sure you can leave a note saying which way you prefer but that doesn't necessarily mean that I'll review that style.
As a note to everyone...Content (40/40)
When you recieve your review, keep in mind that this is one person's opinion. This is not the absolute truth, and their assesment may or may not be accurate. So don't get worked up if they hurt your feelings for you feel like you should have gotten a better score. It's an OPINION!!!When you sign up for a review, keep that in mind. IT'S AN OPINION! If you don't like what the reviewer says, then get over it. They don't even know you in person, so who cares?!
The only reason I put this here is because I'm tierd of seeing people get TOO emotionall involved with their reviews. They get upset if there is a HINT of negativity in the review. I personally hate confrontation wether it's online or not.
So just remember, the review you get is not the ABSOLUTE about your diary. It's YOUR diary write like YOU want to, and don't get upset when you ask someone's opinion.
This can vary from reviewer to reviewer simply because it's their opinion they are asking for. So if you want to learn more about our reviewers, check them out here. Mostly what we're looking for is some material to keep us interested. I know that I (Chaucee) like to read something that amuses me and makes me laugh. Grammar, capitalization, and punctuation are also big points.
Layout (20/20)
This is a MUST! If you don't have a great layout it can really hurt you and possibly bring your whole score down low... If you have one of those diaryland templates you will most likely get the lowest score ever recorded.
Navigation (15/15)
Did I know where I was going before I clicked on the link? Were the links easy to reach to and esay to find? Do the colors match?
Link (5/5)
Do you have a link? Is it visible on your main layout or on an extras/links page? If you don't have a link automatic zero. You cannot just have the link in your profile or in a random entry. We must be linked.
Extras (10/10)
Rings? Cast? Bio? Tag board? Reviews? Freebies? Anything more will be counted for you.
Contact (10/10)
Aim? Guestbook? Notes? Email? Does your guestbook acutally work and does AIM acutally work too? Please let us get in contact with you!! :) NOTE -NOTIFY LISTS DO NOT COUNT AS A CONTACT
Favorites/Comments
This is where the reviewer will list a favorite entry[s] and add a few comments.
Total points: __/100
Reviewd by: [reviewer's name]
NEW REVIEWING STANDARD (SUMMARY).When I review this way I won't give you a score I will basically just type and type. There won't be any format - no points or anything. I will just give a summary of your diary. I will give you ways to improve you diary, I will comment on your layout choice, and your style of writting (extras and contact ways are always good).
If you'd rather have THIS type of a review then specify when you request.