We as a society need to come together and define the 1 to 10 scale

[jdp349]

The 1 to 10 scale sucks as a tool because there are so many ambiguous interpretations of what the number mean. When someone asks me to rate my computer skills on a scale of 1 to 10 it's impossible for that to mean anything unless what each number means.

The way I see it is that since 5.5 is the average of the sum of set of 1 through 10 then a 5 or 6 means roughly average, average being dependent on the group you're considering the average of. The average computer skills the developers over at Google would be a 10 compared to the entire population, but there is a spectrum of computer skill competency at google which could be measured with the 1 to 10 scale. But this interpretation doesn't seem to be how other people see it, most apply the standard American grading ranges ie a 5 is an E/F meaning you suck, a 6 is a D which means you still suck but just a little less, 7 means below average even though a C is supposed to be average, 8 is average, 9 is good and 10 is outstanding.

This whole topic is stupid, I'm angry that my anger about this makes me angry enough to start a thread about this..

Bottom line is that the 1 to 10 scale is stupid and that it's probably your fault.

:rant:

[MrCoffee]

1. This rant is about a 2...3 tops

[rurallib]

3. on a scale of 1 - 10, I assume?

[Bucky]

2. This thread reminds me of just how much I love grits.

Most people only like grits. But me, I love 'em.

[RandomThoughts]

4. 1 2 10

I think what that means is 11 squared times 10

Does that help?

(11^2)*10

[Doc_Technical]

5. You mean I'm not the only one who thinks this way,

trying to put a logical template over vain attempts
to measure human behavior?

Another example in the category of:


"You know this isn't a good path but you're
going to go down it anyway."

[MiddleFingerMom]

6. My sentiments EXACTLY!!!

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Personally, I'm much more comfortable with a 0-to-53 scale.
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0 being "total fuck-all"...
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...and 53 being "approaching MiddleFingerMomhoodnessosity".
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