November 25, 2003
netflix's dynamic ratings tool
Netflix's ratings stars allow you through the magic of dhmtl to rate a movie without having to go to another page. The "not interested" button is a great way to tell the recommendations engine "Not that I'm knocking this flick, but it ain't my cup of tea."
Downsides: one star is the worst rating you can give (something I regretted when I made the mistake of renting Equilibrium).
Rating something overwrites the group rating. While I can see why the designers might think my rating of a movie means more to me than anyone else's, I still like to see what "everybody else" says.