Hi Everyone!

Eden's Description Review Guidelines got updated. Please take a look at them here.

Let's discuss them here. I'd like to see your thoughts and suggestions.

Thanks less

Hi Everyone!

Eden's Description Review Guidelines got updated. Please take a look at them here.

Let's discuss them here. I'd like to see your thoughts and suggestions.

Thanks less

That's an important question. Lots of factors should be considered when rating a toy, such as price bracket, materials, overall performance, and of course your personal preference.
However, some good thought should be given before the final rating. There are millions of us out there, each with their own preference. Less powerful shaft motor might not be a great fit for you, but for someone else it'll be a rare and dear find.
Whether you find that feature good or bad, it should be mentioned in neutral tone, so the reader can decide for themselves.

In the end, consider all of the factors and rate the toy as you see fit. You are the writer and the reviewer and Eden trusts you for a reason. less

That's an important question. Lots of factors should be considered when rating a toy, such as price bracket, materials, overall performance, and of course your personal preference.
However, some good thought should be given before the final rating. There are millions of us out there, each with their own preference. Less powerful shaft motor might not be a great fit for you, but for someone else it'll be a rare and dear find.
Whether you find that feature good or bad, it should be mentioned in neutral tone, so the reader can decide for themselves.

In the end, consider all of the factors and rate the toy as you see fit. You are the writer and the reviewer and Eden trusts you for a reason. less

Herzer, that's exactly what we're missing and trying to bring back. We're shooting for thriving, honest, and respectful community that anyone can turn to for information, advice, and ideas. First Description Review assignments have already gone out and will be getting published shortly. less

I like your method of rating each factor separately, js. It brings clarity and attention to details.

A couple of sentences or a small(!) paragraph with an explanation of the rating is a nice touch as well.

I wouldn't want to create a 'rule' for you guys for rating. Reviews are works of creativity, not science and it's important that you don't feel constrained. less

That's a good question. I've wanted to edit reviews again for a while and haven't been chosen to do so, which is a bit upsetting.

I feel that these guidelines are ENTIRELY fair and accurate. I agree with them wholeheartedly - a product should be rated based on its price bracket as well as its features and how much it delivers inside that price bracket. less

OK, off topic, but...please, admin, let Sir edit! We could really use his help and he can be relied upon to do a proper job. I am putting in my vote for Sir to edit!

@Sir, good to see you around! You might want to send a PM to Obscura and let her know you are a former editor and you'd like to edit again. I can imagine how frustrating it has been for you to know you can help and not be given the chance. Let's put you to work less

@ OH&W, I am not sure. Honestly, I don't know if I can handle it right now, but I will give it a try at some point. I did take a quick look at the task market and saw that there's a lot of work to be done. On one hand that's great because it means new members are submitting reviews, yeah! On the other, the work backs up pretty fast. If I am able, I will certainly try to crank out as many as possible but I believe there is still a limit as to how many one person can edit per day. It's nice to know that there are/will be other people editing as well. less

Hi charmedtomeetyou,

I am not in charge of the Mentor Program. It's being evaluated at this time, so while its active for current mentors, new applications are not being considered. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress.

Better news for the Task Market, however. I am going to be in charge of it, but its also being restructured at this time. It's coming back shortly and will be less about the reviews and more about promoting.
Basically, our community members will be able to earn rewards (which will be centered around unlimited gift cards ) for twitting, facebooking, instagramming, etc, about Eden.
I am really excited about this program because it'll be easy for you guys to earn points which we will convert to awesome prizes, compete in promotional contests, and participate in other fun events. At the same time, Eden will get some first-rate exposure, igniting people's interests and getting some traffic through the site. Everyone wins!

I'll keep you updated on this also; this program is going to go live in a little bit. less

Hi charmedtomeetyou,

I am not in charge of the Mentor Program. It's being evaluated at this time, so while its active for current mentors, new applications are not being considered. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress.

Better news for the Task Market, however. I am going to be in charge of it, but its also being restructured at this time. It's coming back shortly and will be less about the reviews and more about promoting.
Basically, our community members will be able to earn rewards (which will be centered around unlimited gift cards ) for twitting, facebooking, instagramming, etc, about Eden.
I am really excited about this program because it'll be easy for you guys to earn points which we will convert to awesome prizes, compete in promotional contests, and participate in other fun events. At the same time, Eden will get some first-rate exposure, igniting people's interests and getting some traffic through the site. Everyone wins!

I'll keep you updated on this also; this program is going to go live in a little bit. less