Review Guidelines And Recommendation Guidelines Are Misleading

Recommendations SHOULD:
be written in English.
have good grammar: use spellcheck, full sentences, punctuation and proper capitalization.
contain persuasive arguments based on opinion and not solely on fact. "Both are very good" is not persuasive.
try to avoid always starting with the word "both".

Recommendations should NOT:
be based solely on information already available on the anime/manga page. This includes:
genres
producers/directors/mangaka/magazine/VAs
score/popularity (as these are subject to change)
relations
include a series which is not released.
address your reader or any other viewers of the series, in either a positive or negative fashion. This includes commenting on specific groups of MyAnimeList users.
be written for the purpose of insulting other entries and/or their viewership.
plagiarize anyone else's work.
comment on any other recommendations.

Reviews MUST:
be written in English.
have good grammar: use spellcheck, full sentences, punctuation and proper capitalization.
include why you liked/disliked the work. Furthermore, these statements should be supported and done so in a way that does not spoil the series for the reader.
be written in their entirety and final form when posting; they are not meant to be updated as you make your way through the work.
be presented as fairly and objectively as possible (see above for a further explanation).

Reviews must NOT:
plagiarize anyone else's work.
contain any plot specifics (spoilers) which may harm the reader's enjoyment of the work by describing events which eliminate surprise, suspense or dramatic tension. As a rule of thumb, refrain from including information which you would not add to a synopsis. If a spoiler is deemed required to give a conclusive review of the series, the writer must include a "THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS" label at the top of the review, provided that the spoiler is hidden below the "Read More" link. However, this is neither a free pass to spoil the entire series nor give a play-by-play of every event.
comment on any other reviews.
comment on or discuss any content on the entry page. This includes the score and popularity of the series, as these are subject to change.
address your reader or any other viewers of the series, in either a positive or negative fashion. This includes commenting on specific groups of MyAnimeList users.
be an ineligible preview of the series. Please see below for more information.
focus solely on comparing any adaptation or source material of the entry. A few sentences for general information is alright, but remember that your review is a critique of the work itself, not a comparison. Your readers may not be interested in reading the novel nor care if the plot deviates from it.
be a commentary on what you've watched/read of the entry. If you'd like to give your opinion on the premise of the series, the plot of the first few episodes, recent developments in the story, or the wonderful/terrible ending, please use the episode discussion topics in the entry's sub-forum.
contain messages to moderators. Please use the Anime or Manga support boards for any concerns related to an entry.