Let me make one thing clear again that i am not accusing nor against smooth and people are ignoring that.
IMHO its perfectly fine to change a rating at a later time if new information are available. Lets say you are happy with a trade and leave a positive feedback.
In summary, for people who previously had many positives and no negatives:
- The first negative rating defines a border between pre-controversy and post-controversy.
- Don't move this border unless you have a really good reason. If you must add more info, leave another negative or neutral rating.
- If you agree with the border-negative, leave a negative rating.
- If you disagree with the border-negative, leave a positive rating responding to the negative, even if you already have a positive rating for that person. Don't delete your old rating. You should also consider excluding the inaccurate-rater from your trust list.
The quote of theymos has nothing to do with the topic at hand. Its about leaving a counter rating if you strongly disagree with a given negative one. It puts arguments into the trust system that can not be resolved otherwise.
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Why should you not change your rating?
you could and i got no problems if he wants to but changing because of other non-logical people is what i am speaking about
I have never experienced what you describe. If smooth does, you should talk to them and not ask for other opinions. I can not argue for someone else, I can only give you my view.