Yorth
Swordman
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The idea that people who leave random 5 stars are as bad as those who just drop 1 star has been getting popular for a while now. That's not without good reason. They're both unconstructive reviews that are done mostly as a kneejerk reaction rather than an actual intellectual analysis. They both give a very biased opinion on the piece of writing and they both lessen the credibility of the overall reviews/rating.
However, it is most stupid to think that they have the same effect or that they stand in the same field. Giving 1 star is a fundamentally destructive action. It belittles the writer's work and makes potential readers, who would have otherwise enjoyed the story, perhaps not ever give it a chance. On the other hand, giving 5 stars leaves the author in a good mood and motivate him to write even more. This is fundamentally a good thing. Yes, it may give potential readers the wrong impression on the story (which is why I don't condone unthoughtful reviews in both forms), but its overall effect is positive.
However, it is most stupid to think that they have the same effect or that they stand in the same field. Giving 1 star is a fundamentally destructive action. It belittles the writer's work and makes potential readers, who would have otherwise enjoyed the story, perhaps not ever give it a chance. On the other hand, giving 5 stars leaves the author in a good mood and motivate him to write even more. This is fundamentally a good thing. Yes, it may give potential readers the wrong impression on the story (which is why I don't condone unthoughtful reviews in both forms), but its overall effect is positive.