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We are all familiar with the “Motion Picture Association Rating System”, I’m sure. You know, G, PG, PG-13, R, and X. Well, Writing.com employs a similar rating system so that readers will have an idea what they’re getting into when they click on an item. Therefore, it’s important we all understand and properly use the rating system.
Before I explain WdC’s rating system, allow me to explain why it’s important to use it as intended:
 WdC welcomes members of all ages. This includes kids under the age of 18.
We don’t all have the same tolerance for profanity or explicit writing. Proper rating helps readers avoid things they won’t be comfortable reading.
What one person sees as ‘no big deal’, others find offensive. WdC does not sensor your writing, but we ask that you rate it properly. Understanding the rating system makes things easier for all of us; readers and moderators alike. 
The WdC rating system uses the following system:
E: Everyone
ASR: Adult Supervision Recommended
13+: Recommended for Readers 13 Years and Older Only
18+: Recommended for Readers 18 Years and Older Only
GC: May Contain Graphic Content
XGC: May Contain Extreme Graphic Content
NPL: Not Publicly Listed
E: Everyone
Indicates the item is suitable for all ages.
There are no references, at all,
 to sex other than gender
to drugs (legal/illegal), alcohol, violence of any kind
to swearing/cursing of any kind. This includes slang
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No adult-natured topics (such as killing, sexual topics, violence, etc.)
ASR: Adult Supervision Recommended
Suitable for under 13 years of age with supervision.
An adult should read items of this rating first, as it may contain some of the following:
very mild curse words (dang, darn, etc.) or mild derogatory words (idiot, jerk, etc.)
or mild derogatory words, such as idiot, jerk, etc.
extremely mild horror or violence may appear, but moderately
no reference to sex (other than gender), drugs, alcohol, graphic violence, harsh or sexually derived cursing, harsh derogatory names, or any combinations thereof
13+: Recommended for Readers 13 Years and Older Only
As the rating indicates, this item is suitable for readers 13 and older
horror and violence may appear at a very mild level
references to sex, drugs or alcohol are allowed at mild levels
mild swearing is allowed; absolutely NO completed F-word or phonetic spellings of curse words
18+: Recommended for Readers 18 Years and Older Only
This item may contain such content as:
references to sex, drugs, alcohol, and/or violence
harsh or sexually derived cursing; derogatory names
the completed (or phonetically spelled) F-word (either alone or contained within other words)
any combination of such content; but the item may not contain such content at excessive levels.
GC: May Contain Graphic Content
Items with this rating are suitable for readers who are not easily offended by graphic material and are 18 or older.
Items with this rating may contain excessive references to content such as:
sex, drugs, and violence
harsh or sexually derived cursing
derogatory names; and/or any combination of such content
XGC: May Contain Extreme Graphic Content
Items with this rating are for readers who are 18 and older and not offended by extremely graphic material.
These items may contain an obsessive and extreme reference to:
sex, drugs, and violence
harsh or sexually derived cursing
derogatory names; and/or any combination of such content.
NPL: Not Publicly Listed
If a member does not want an item to appear in the public listing, this rating may be selected. However, the item will remain visible in their portfolio (unless set to private).
Still confused about how to rate your item?
No worries - ask a Moderator for help!
For more information on this topic, please refer to "Content Rating System (CRS)" by The StoryMistress  .
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Comments received from my last For Authors Newsletter, "Reach for the Stars!" :
StephBee  said:
Great NL about reviewing. I appreciate the criteria you outlined for giving certain ratings. I think it's very helpful, especially for newer reviewers.
 Thank you very much, Steph!
GeminiGem🐾  said:
I strongly feel that if you give a review without one suggestion for improvement, that means the piece is perfect as it is and deserves a five-star review.
What I am trying to say is that reviews need to match the star rating. If you give my item three stars, then you need to tell me what my weak spots are. Glossing over the issues that need to be fixed is very inconsiderate. Does that mean you have to find and suggest fixes for every problem? Of course not! The star rating should match the review, plan and simple.
By the way, folks, you can set your items to "REVIEW ONLY" so you don't have to worry about what star rating someone would give you.
Absolutely! Thank you for chiming in on this important issue!
s  said:
This should be compulsory reading for reviewers. Way too many just give five stars for work that needs work. There's not hurting someone's feelings, and then there's deluding them their writing does not need some improvement. I try not to review stuff I am going to give less than 3 stars to, but lately I have found myself handing out 2, 2.5 stars because I can see the potential there...
Maybe I'm just a bad person. Dunno.
Thank you for reading and commenting! I think many of us agree, the content of the review should back up the rating. If we are giving someone 2 or three stars, we should be explaining the ways their piece can be improved.
Allan Charles  said:
This is a great newsletter and I think something a lot of people need to read. I’ve learned quickly that a lot of ratings are irrelevant. I see people leaving 3 stars but not offering any insight as to why. Constructive criticism is important.
Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.I agree with you! |
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