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Why is the rating system so weird/pointless/arbitrary etc.?
Reviewing subjective things can get tricky since, by definition, it is not objective.
The lack of objective metrics means there will always be variance in how a product is perceived. Since it’s difficult to assign a concrete score a matter of taste, the rating system is designed to hit a mark somewhere on the wide subjective spectrum. The ratings are not meant to be empirical.
I feel the value rating system does a good job to quantify some of the limited objective metrics during this process. Cost-to-quality comparisons are generally acceptable since the cost will be obvious and the overall quality of a product will not differ too wildly when perceived from palate to palate.
The second part of any tasting is pretty simple: is it yummy (to me)? Obviously some people prefer certain flavours and textures over others, but since the target is essentially a pass/fail on whether the product is enjoyable, this metric should be less likely to miss.
I will only review the product on its own merits. If modifications are necessary to make the product palpable (such as seasoning or further cooking), the product is automatically given a failing grade. Tasting accoutrements such as bread or crackers are serving suggestions from me, and do not factor into the final score.
Who are you?
I live in Vancouver, Canada. I am a self-described foodie (read: glutton) who loves trying new flavours and revisiting old ones. I eat, drink, cook, make merry to pass the time between high-stress jobs.
Apart from over-consumption, I also enjoy photography, coding, music, birding, board games, and antiquing.
Hooded merganser with a fishy treat.
Hey, eat this!
If you have a suggestion on something you’d like me to try, or you would like to send me a can of something to review, please shoot me an email: [email protected]. I will do my best to honour your request.Why in Poseidon's name would you do this?
I love seafood. I see food, I eat food. Why not write about it?
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