That Pesky Ratings Thing...

Scott Pollak · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007, 12:22 (GMT) Post subject:

You guys might notice that for the first 5 pages I haven't bothered to post on this topic. To be honest: I don't care about it. Why? Because it's out of my control. I'm going to expend my energy elsewhere on things I CAN control, such as responding to leads, marketing my voice, etc.

This situation is the pits and it'd better change with the NEW v123 or there will likely be a huge exodus. Believe me, there are other voice sites out there.

I haven't bothered to even try to find out my ratings, and apparently now, for my $195, I can't even do THAT.

So I'm taking a wait-and-see attitude. My subscription is up for renewal in June. We'll see what happens. In the meantime, I'm going back to the things I CAN control.

Tom Greenlee · **Voice Talent** Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 945

Scott....although I agree with your philosophy of concentrating on things you can change and not on the things you can't change....I think you're wrong on this one. No one has mentioned anything before about this topic because no one knew about it until the other day. Someone created this system that we now know as V123 version 1. Someone programmed this speciic functionality into it. A new version is about to go into beta. Now that we know about this aspect of the system we rely on, we CAN affect a change by stating our concerns and pointing out the shortfalls that maybe got overlooked in the design. By people stating their concerns and offering suggestions on how the system could remain but work more efficiently, a change can be had and maybe be better than the original plan. I'm not saying it WILL be changed...I'm saying it COULD be changed and we would be a part of it. So I wouldn't look at this as something we cannot change. Just my opinion on it. I don't think anyone has been unreasonable in their vocalizing (texting Laughing

) their dis-satisfaction with the revelation of how the ratings work. They are voicing a concern on how it could negatively affect their career or at the very least, their reputation and chances on this particular site. There.....I'm done....lol

Tom Greenlee · **Voice Talent** Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 945

Just in case anyone feels like a few people cannot make a difference....here is a quote that has provided inspiration at times for me.

Margaret Mead ----

"Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

Not that we're talking about changing the world...hahahaha, but if it holds true for things of this magnitude....then surely for something like a rating system it can hold true.

J.S. Gilbert · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007, 18:56 (GMT) Post subject: Feel My Pain a 50%

Okay, I had to bite and see what my ratings were.

Here's a fun little one. I answered an audition listing in here and got this back as a private

hi, loved your read for ************. We're pitching this to a client...and would love if you could read a second script:

For starters, we all gave him a free read to pitch his client with, which may or may not materialize into a job and on top of it he gave me a 50% IF nothing but a bloody courtesy he should have given everyone a 100%

Please. let me rate him because he gets a 1.

Amy Snively · **Voice Talent** Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Posts: 1028

Colin Campbell · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007, 19:19 (GMT) Post subject:

This is an example of one that rated "unprofessional." Maybe not the best read in the world but UNPROFESSIONAL?

Robert Jadah · **Voice Talent** Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 2627

Maybe they wanted a Thai accent, Colin.

Freddie Molina · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007, 22:07 (GMT) Post subject:

OK, I have to agree it´s enough of this discussion. As you all know the new version of Voice123 is almost here, please be patient.

As I mentioned before this system will be reviewed and improved after the New Voice123 is launched, and for a fact all the feedback we are getting from all of you will be taken on to consideration.

Please remember the SmartCast launched in the version 2.0 will work separately from this system.

Once again, PLEASE BE PATIENT, very soon more information will be released with the new feature specifics.

Caryn Clark · **Voice Talent** Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 1000

Freddie Molina · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007, 23:44 (GMT) Post subject:

George Karnes · **Voice Talent** Joined: 26 Dec 2006 Posts: 905

Freddie-
Why not just turn off the current ratings system. I haven't read a single post where someone was defending it.

Lisa Zachary-Kent · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 453

Freddie Molina · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007, 14:24 (GMT) Post subject:

OK, I´ve been thinking about this all weekend long, the idea now it´s to look in to the system and find what can be improved.
I´m going to gather all your comments and bring them up to Voice123´s development department, this way the process can be initiated.

Please take in to account that the actual system can not be removed, due to the involvement in the it has with other areas of the site.

As you all know by now, Voice123 is always open to change and feedback, it is understandable the system needs improvements as of now and we´ll get to those as soon as possible. Voice123´s commitment is to you and delivering a much better service everyday.

Again, thank you all for your understanding, patience and feedback.

Kathleen Keesling · **Voice Talent** Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 746

Freddie Molina · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007, 16:13 (GMT) Post subject:

Kathleen,

Thank you for great feedback, please keep it coming. daumen rauf