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Sounds like you want a multi-dimensional rating system that works. Patience, it's coming. We're focused on doing it right.

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3. Profit... I mean, we'll let you know when we launch.

ranking / rating done right/optimally seems to be a highly problem specific challenge. What problem domains are you focusing on?

Starting with entertainment for a variety of reasons.

good luck! look forward to learnign more when you get it out