diya thread ratings explained?

[yldouright]

I've noticed that some threads have a rating and that they seem to be based on the number of votes and an unspecified average. Can someone provide a little more insight behind what is meant by these numbers? How are the votes collected and what is being averaged?

 

[SY]

That was a forum feature which has been pretty much abandoned.

 

[yldouright]

Thanks SY. Anyone else with more information?

 

[adason]

I find it useful...

 

[Elvee]

Simple: on the upper right of a thread's frame, you have the "Rate thread" pull down menu.
You can then select your option.

It is not abandoned, except perhaps by SY, who must have been battered by too many "terrible" reviews ....

 

[SY]

Actually, I looked and saw that there were very few threads with any ratings at all. I use page views and replies as an indicator of popularity. And I don't confuse popularity with usefulness or accuracy.

 

[Cal Weldon]

How far off topic do you think this is going to go before it gets closed? Take this stuff elsewhere.

Numerous posts removed.

 

[kevinahcc20]

Back on topic...a 1/4-20 THREAD bolt made of Grade 5 material has an ultimate strength RATING of 3,800 lbs loaded in tension!