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Feb 22, 2021 3:22 PM
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Sometimes I feel an anime slides right between 2 scores, with it either deserving a higher rating or being too high for how I see fit. While having a whole number system can be good, it sometimes bugs me I’m forced to either make a score higher or lower than I see fit because of it.
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Feb 22, 2021 3:29 PM
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Yes, I'd love that. I'm surprised that a site like MAL which has been around for years doesn't have that feature.



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Feb 22, 2021 3:30 PM
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Yea I would love this for sure. I also wish you could modify the scale to fit your personal views, cause sometimes when I rate a 5, it's not because it's bad, but just because it was short.
Feb 22, 2021 3:31 PM
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unfortunately most people can't be assed to use the full 1-10 scale, so there's probably not much demand to further divide the numbers.
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Feb 22, 2021 3:33 PM
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People don't even use the full 1-10 scale and you want .5s?

You can always use the tag column in your list to give an anime a .5 score.
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Feb 22, 2021 3:36 PM
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no, it would only complicate more things

like do you know the difference between a 2.0 and a 2.5? lmao that's the same shit

it's only useful for the upper side of the scale, because most of the time you do know the difference between an 8.0 or 8.5 for example, but for the lower side it's just a hassle.
Feb 22, 2021 3:37 PM
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Not really. I just use the rating scale as it's meant to be used. Majority of shows nowadays are average/ below average, which is why my average score is around 4.5-5 most of the time. Don't really need it to be honest.
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Feb 22, 2021 3:38 PM
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Yeah i wish there's such thing on MAL.

I wonder why MAL doesn't have that feature.


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Feb 22, 2021 3:39 PM
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No, majority of users on this site, doesn't know how to rate. They either go thinking that 5 is the lowest they could give to an anime or... the ones that don't like an episode, instantly put a 1 for no reason.

So yeah, this site doesn't deserve to have a X.5 rating system.
Feb 22, 2021 3:40 PM
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I personally don't mind the current rating system. I was never someone who rated the anime I watched before joining MAL. I would only see them being necessary if you want to get real analytical into your reviews of anime. But I'm someone who watches them for enjoyment, so it doesn't really matter to me.
Feb 22, 2021 3:40 PM

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Not really. I think a simple number can describe my feelings on an anime and tags can expand upon those feelings.


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Feb 22, 2021 3:41 PM

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For what purpose though?
Most people on this site don't even use the full 1-10 scale.

And the ones that do can make do without .5 ratings since they are perfectly good to express what you feel about any anime.
Tasel said:
You can always use the tag column in your list to give an anime a .5 score.
And if you really need .5 then this works perfectly.
Feb 22, 2021 3:47 PM

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Been here for pretty much a year now, but I'm still much more comfortable with using a whole number scale than have it divided into .5. Makes stuff too confusing.

Tried using the decimal system on AniList in the past, but I just don't want to go through the hassle of finding out what anime seems better at a X.7 or X.3 or X.5 or whatever.
Feb 22, 2021 3:49 PM

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No, I think 1-10 is enough choice for me.
Feb 22, 2021 3:55 PM

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The overall scores would be even more inflated. People would stop scoring 7 to 10 and will score from 8.5 to 10.0 instead.
Feb 22, 2021 3:59 PM
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No 0.5 scores,if people are already toxic with scores of 1 and 10 imagine what a 0.5 would do.

Besides you have score an anime with 1 and you have said in the forums of that anime because it was shit eventhough you also said that you didnt even watched a single episode of that certain anime.
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I'd rather have a 5 point system, since a 3/5 is perceived as much better than a 5/10 or a 6/10, even if they are supposed to be equivalent. I'm saying this because I thought I was being too harsh with some of my 6s I did like quite a bit, but then I realised that 3/5 isn't a negative score at all.

The same can be said for 7/10, which isn't considered as highly as a 4/5.
Feb 22, 2021 4:01 PM

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Yes, I would totally love that as well. It helps if we are really conflicted with two scores. I hope MAL implements it one day.
Feb 22, 2021 4:03 PM
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Yep this site needs to have decimal ratings at some point
Feb 22, 2021 4:04 PM

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bro youve only listed 12 shows as a 5 or lower. you ALREADY have an equivalent of .5 increments, it's called using the entire rating scale
Feb 22, 2021 4:06 PM

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I wanted this too, so I made my own chart that gives me more precision in my scores. I use the 1-10 scale on here, but I know I've always got a list that goes into more precise numbers. It also helps me keep scores semi-uniform (it's still obviously a flawed system, like any scoring system is).

This is it, if anyone is curious.

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Feb 22, 2021 4:09 PM
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Bunsuke said:
bro youve only listed 12 shows as a 5 or lower. you ALREADY have an equivalent of .5 increments, it's called using the entire rating scale


Because I don’t find every single show that isn’t a masterpiece absolute garbage, unredeemable trash. A 0.5 increment scale would allow for a further separation of shows I think range from a 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, etc.
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BlakexEkalb said:
Bunsuke said:
bro youve only listed 12 shows as a 5 or lower. you ALREADY have an equivalent of .5 increments, it's called using the entire rating scale


Because I don’t find every single show that isn’t a masterpiece absolute garbage, unredeemable trash. A 0.5 increment scale would allow for a further separation of shows I think range from a 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, etc.

a 1 is "absolute garbage, unredeemable trash". there's also the numbers 2-5 which everyone on this site seems to think is the exact same as a 1 for some ungodly reason
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Bunsuke said:
BlakexEkalb said:


Because I don’t find every single show that isn’t a masterpiece absolute garbage, unredeemable trash. A 0.5 increment scale would allow for a further separation of shows I think range from a 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, etc.

a 1 is "absolute garbage, unredeemable trash". there's also the numbers 2-5 which everyone on this site seems to think is the exact same as a 1 for some ungodly reason


Yeah, I've given shows that I enjoyed a 3 or 4. 1 or 2 are the only complete trash scores in my opinion. And even some 2's can have some good qualities, hence them not being 1's.

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Feb 22, 2021 4:13 PM
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I'd want a 5 point system but with the .5 decimals added. It's literally the same as the 10/10 system, but I honestly feel like people would be far more willing to use the entire thing properly if this happened. A 2/5 seems far less harsh than a 4/10 despite the fact they're the same exact score. Also having that decimal system would make switching over to a 5 point system easier since they could just transfer our scores automatically instead of forcing us into redoing our entire list since they're essentially the same thing.

Completely unnecessary change, but one I'd like.
Feb 22, 2021 4:16 PM
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BlakexEkalb said:
No I haven’t seen it yet, but it’s probably a 1/10


You just want a .5 just to keep trolling be honest.
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Feb 22, 2021 4:19 PM
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Tasel said:
People don't even use the full 1-10 scale and you want .5s?

You can always use the tag column in your list to give an anime a .5 score.


He is one of those who don't use the scale correctly, lol
Feb 22, 2021 4:20 PM
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CesarMagnan said:
BlakexEkalb said:
No I haven’t seen it yet, but it’s probably a 1/10


You just want a .5 just to keep trolling be honest.


In this case that is extremely likely, so lame.
Feb 22, 2021 4:21 PM
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No need, it's totally fine as it is.

Not to mention it's been super easy since ancient times to rate things in MAL anyway.



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Feb 22, 2021 4:32 PM

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Makes sense... I mean MDL (MyDramaList) has it, better yet I would prefer a percentage system similar to AniList.

Feb 22, 2021 4:42 PM
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Kary88 said:
Tasel said:
People don't even use the full 1-10 scale and you want .5s?

You can always use the tag column in your list to give an anime a .5 score.


He is one of those who don't use the scale correctly, lol


You have a 0.04 less mean score than me....
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BlakexEkalb said:


Because I don’t find every single show that isn’t a masterpiece absolute garbage, unredeemable trash. A 0.5 increment scale would allow for a further separation of shows I think range from a 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, etc.

a 1 is "absolute garbage, unredeemable trash". there's also the numbers 2-5 which everyone on this site seems to think is the exact same as a 1 for some ungodly reason


Yes, and of all the shows I’ve seen there haven’t been many that have completely been utter garbage. Index III, Tokyo Ghoul sequels, Arifureta, Ex-Arm, Angels of Death, FMAB, GOHS, Irregular, etc. All those shows have unredeemable qualities in one way or another. 2-5 is different ways of sorting bad shows.
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then how about x.55 or even x.555, with that much flexibility my hentai rating would feel so nice at home
Feb 22, 2021 4:58 PM
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BlakexEkalb said:
Yes, and of all the shows I’ve seen there haven’t been many that have completely been utter garbage. Index III, Tokyo Ghoul sequels, Arifureta, Ex-Arm, Angels of Death, FMAB, GOHS, Irregular, etc. All those shows have unredeemable qualities in one way or another. 2-5 is different ways of sorting bad shows.


And did you watched any of those shows; I´m sure that one of them you didnt, you said it in other post, or you're just spreading hate just because dont have anything better to do.
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BlakexEkalb said:
Kary88 said:


He is one of those who don't use the scale correctly, lol


You have a 0.04 less mean score than me....
Bunsuke said:

a 1 is "absolute garbage, unredeemable trash". there's also the numbers 2-5 which everyone on this site seems to think is the exact same as a 1 for some ungodly reason


Yes, and of all the shows I’ve seen there haven’t been many that have completely been utter garbage. Index III, Tokyo Ghoul sequels, Arifureta, Ex-Arm, Angels of Death, FMAB, GOHS, Irregular, etc. All those shows have unredeemable qualities in one way or another. 2-5 is different ways of sorting bad shows.


You have stated time and time again in your troll posts that you have NEVER watched FMAB. Someone like you doesn't deserve to be able to rate using .5

And yes, I may not give that many 10s but I don't give 1's out of spite or childish behaviors. My only 1 has been well deserved. Let's not forget that I have watched and rated way more series than you, it only makes sense that my mean score is lower.
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CesarMagnan said:
BlakexEkalb said:
Yes, and of all the shows I’ve seen there haven’t been many that have completely been utter garbage. Index III, Tokyo Ghoul sequels, Arifureta, Ex-Arm, Angels of Death, FMAB, GOHS, Irregular, etc. All those shows have unredeemable qualities in one way or another. 2-5 is different ways of sorting bad shows.


And did you watched any of those shows; I´m sure that one of them you didnt, you said it in other post, or you're just spreading hate just because dont have anything better to do.


Yes I have watched these shows or I wouldn’t have an opinion of them.
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Good thing we don't have this suggestion around every two weeks in the 'SUGGESTIONS' subforum. And yes, I would absolutely love this feature, because I have to use the Tags for .2 decimals. But, the mods already stated numerous times and even put that in their FAQ, that this feature will probably never come. (If we somehow end with a 90% support rate by all users, they might reconsider, but lets be honest, thatll never happen) If you guys want to use decimals, set up an alternative account at anilist, they do have that.
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Good thing we don't have this suggestion around every two weeks in the 'SUGGESTIONS' subforum. And yes, I would absolutely love this feature, because I have to use the Tags for .2 decimals. But, the mods already stated numerous times and even put that in their FAQ, that this feature will probably never come. (If we somehow end with a 90% support rate by all users, they might reconsider, but lets be honest, thatll never happen) If you guys want to use decimals, set up an alternative account at anilist, they do have that.


Let’s be real here, who actually uses the Suggestions Forum lol
Feb 22, 2021 5:18 PM

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Sure I might not use the rating system properly (even though I rate shows based off of my opinion / enjoyment, not subjectively, because it's MY rating), but I feel like there should be .5 ratings. Sometimes I want to give a show a 9.5 because it's incredible but I prefer other shows better, so I have to either give it a 10 or a 9, which doesn't give my full opinion.

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BlakexEkalb said:
Play2X said:
Good thing we don't have this suggestion around every two weeks in the 'SUGGESTIONS' subforum. And yes, I would absolutely love this feature, because I have to use the Tags for .2 decimals. But, the mods already stated numerous times and even put that in their FAQ, that this feature will probably never come. (If we somehow end with a 90% support rate by all users, they might reconsider, but lets be honest, thatll never happen) If you guys want to use decimals, set up an alternative account at anilist, they do have that.


Let’s be real here, who actually uses the Suggestions Forum lol


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Feb 22, 2021 5:33 PM

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Yeah that would be great, so many times I want to rate some anime for example 7.5 but 7 seems too low and 8 is too high.
Feb 22, 2021 5:35 PM

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With an average score of 7.62 I would say just use 1-5 more, lol.



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An administrator of the page has already said that this function will not be approved because many people do not even use the score below 4. Also, imagine that the maximum score was 5 stars, in that case people would ask that the ratings be 10, and I don't think it's really necessary.
Feb 22, 2021 5:45 PM

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deeefinitely. agreed with you point, sometimes shows slide between 2 scores and i wish i can just put it in the middle
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With an average score of 7.62 I would say just use 1-5 more, lol.


From all the shows I’ve seen most are not 5 or below. Most have their merits. If a show is bad enough to get 1-5 then it aimed for failure.
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I couldn't imagine this scoring system working but I did have to adjust some scores in the past because of this. In the end, it doesn't really matter.
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BlakexEkalb said:
_Nette_ said:
With an average score of 7.62 I would say just use 1-5 more, lol.


From all the shows I’ve seen most are not 5 or below. Most have their merits. If a show is bad enough to get 1-5 then it aimed for failure.

5's still have merit though. 5 is a flat average. Middle ground essentially. I could argue 2-4 have some merits too just the bad outweighs the good.



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i wish, hopefully we get it in a update someday


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I just write: "9.5" for example on the tags section



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