No rating system,, in my opinion, whether anonymous or not, is conducive to an open environment of dialogue and opinions. Some members are afraid to post because they think, rightly or wrongly, they may be minused, or booed as the case is now. Others may post only what they deem will be most favorable to most, insuring pluses. But I understand where grm is coming from in having the system. Like most systems, though, either they have to change with the times or they become ineffective.