Not at all easy, and I wonder whether it would be useful. Sure, if everyone has the same opinion it isn't too hard, but I would give such a review much weigth. But if people have different views, you'll end up with a review that's a compromise. A review by committee. And while many things could easily be done by a committee, I don't think they should make reviews.

A practical example. Many people here tend to love O'Reilly books and would write praising reviews. I, on the other hand, have yet to find an O'Reilly book that I would rate as "good" (7 on a scale of 10 for the best books, but most wouldn't get more than a 5). I don't think I could write a review with someone who thinks a book is good, while I think it's bad. What should the review say, that it's an average book?

I'm not saying it's impossible, but it's not going to be easy, and I have my doubts on the results.

Abigail

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