I think I was just feeling out my scoring system but I'm still happy with the scores even with the tunes I didn't like. There was still things appealing about them and based on my criteria, they still had positives and things to like.
But now people can see a bit clearer on what floats my boat and what doesn't, things can get a bit more hard hitting I think, if needed. Saying that, I might get 13 killer tunes that all get over 8.
With the scoring method I'm pretty happy with how I'm rating things. I like the tenth of a decimal point and to me it's accurate.
I will say though, I think I was being a bit kind to the songs I didn't really like, if I have to be perfectly honest. If I was doing a straight scoring method on the songs, a few would be quite a bit lower I think. Just want to warn that in coming rounds I might be a bit harsher and if there is something I don't dig, the score could be lower. But t he criteria stays though and will run with that the whole way.
Honesty is the best policy. I know in the past I often wonder why someone writes 'didn't really like it man', and then gives a score of 7/10. I had a ton of respect for people giving out 3s and 4s - even when it was me getting those scores.
I did think that with the songs under 8, hence my thoughts and putting this out there. But as I said, still components to like, but again, I think I will streamline it and if I really didn't like it, 5's or lower could be on the cards. If I ain't gonna replay it or buy it, I guess the 4-6 is worthy. I could have done a more weighted scoring system and given more weight to replay value and if I'd purchase or not, but I still think it's important to give a piece of work credit in areas that are done well.
Bring on round 2.