The Eyeball Rating System
You’ve seen stars, you’ve seen thumbs, you’ve seen checks, but have you seen eyeballs?? I think not!
My signature graphic has long been the orange eyeball. So I thought hey — let’s have a an eyeball rating scale. You’re not going to find that just anywhere! Here’s the key:
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The most awesome thing ever and you must have it if it is relevant to your life. |
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A great product that I recommend in that sort of general sense that you enthusiastically recommend things to friends if the topic arises. |
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Good to average product that might be of some use to you if you have a specialized need. |
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Eh, it’s OK if you need something like it, but there’s probably something better out there. |
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Don’t bother unless you’re really desperate, and even then, maybe not. |
Zero eyeballs is not a bad thing. Not all posts will have an eyeball rating. Either I’m not familiar enough with the product or website I am reviewing, or the post just doesn’t fit into a rating system. It’s not a bad thing. One eyeball, however, is indeed a bad thing.
Addendum as of August 24, 2007: As I was attempting to review a product today, I was consulting The Husband about how many eyeballs he felt the product deserved. He urged four, while I was stuck at three. The Husband then suggested: “Why not give it three and a half?” Well gosh darnit, there’s something I hadn’t thought of. So today we introduce the 1/2 eyeball into our rating system. Allow me to present, Half:
Half is just as his name suggests, half of an eyeball. He comes to the rescue for those times when I’m on the fence between ratings. It’s not quite good enough to go up a full eyeball, but better than the ranking below it. Yes, I know, I’m over-explaining for no good reason other than I’m liking the sound of my voice today.
Shutting. Up. Now!