It would be nice if the automatic tool that rates the books when we validate them could also be used to automatically rate books when they're originally submitted. Of course, if we validate them and make a lot of improvements, we could still change the rating if it's poor even then, but it would be nice. I'm looking forward to all the impending changes here at Bookshare. They all sound so positive, and I'm looking forward to them all. Take care. Julie Morales Email and Windows/MSN Messenger: inlovewithchrist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx When God puts a tear in your eye, it is because He wants to put a rainbow in your heart. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marissa Mika" <Marissa.M@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 3:12 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: download list Hi Folks, I know this default fair marking is an issue but it's not going to change any time soon. For now, if you honestly feel that a book is of good or excellent quality before it's sent off to be validated, feel free to check and alternate rating. I'll put your request on the nebulous wishes to do list <smile> Marissa -----Original Message----- From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jake Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 1:59 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: download list I'd have to agree that the ratings are sometimes problematic. I wish when the book was submitted it would give the percentage errors like when a validator is uploading it. For those lucky Kurzwell users they have a rank spelling count, but us poor OpenBook users don't (I definately wanted K1000 but the state of Illinois decided I needed OpenBook). Jake ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 2:12 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: download list > Actually Sue it has been a problem for a while. After all, "fair" is the > default choice. > > But if you believe you can upgrade it, do so... smile. > > I try to give my books an accurate rating, but... sometimes I get them back > and have to wonder, smile. > > > Shelley L. Rhodes and Judson, guiding golden > juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx > Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc. > Graduate Advisory Council > www.guidedogs.com > > The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to > stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs. > > -- Vance Havner > > >