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These numbers have real-world weight. Customers tend to spend 31% more on products with glowing reviews, and a slight dip in a theatrical rating can cause a box office drop of nearly 30%. The Flaws in the "Five-Star" World

Despite their ubiquity, traditional rating systems have significant pitfalls: rating

Critics and users have developed unique ways to "fix" the star system: These numbers have real-world weight