Suggestion Box

Hi, I'm a fan of WDC - especially of the Reviewing System(s) in place.

[THE SUGGESTION]

Please make public reviews of an item accessible from the item page.


[OBSERVATIONS]

Currently, assuming that the appropriate settings are enabled...

-We can see an item's aggregate 'star rating' on the the page.

-We can find Public Reviews of an item by searching in the 'Public Review Page', however, such reviews must be 31 days or newer.

-A user's Public Reviews (even those older than 31 days) may be viewed from their profile.


[THE "GAP"]

It seems that while older reviews remain 'available', it is only possible to find them if we know the reviewer.


[POTENTIAL MERITS OF THE SUGGESTION]

1. Much like the Public Review Page, this would generate additional exposure to new reviewers/reviews. Unlike the Public Review Page however, this exposure remains in play even after 31 days.

2. Good way to find compatible reviewers within a given genre. e.g. If I am browsing "Fantasy" items, and notice a consistently insightful reviewer, I can now 'find them' even if they have not made any Public Reviews of "Fantasy" items in the last 31 days.

3. Reviewer Improvement: another reviewer may have made insightful suggestions which I had not considered. Reading a different review on the same item can help improve my reviews going forward!

4. Create new opportunities for dialogue within the WDC community. You may have read an item and wish to talk about it with someone else - well now you know who they are!


[BONUS ROUND]

While I don't think the average item receives enough reviews to warrant this additional feature, it may be an idea to include the option,

"DID YOU FIND THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? X people have rated this review as helpful."

While an author will already be 'clued in' if one 'problem' area is mentioned across several reviews, having a highly rated review will draw further attention (or prevent succumbing due to a well-meaning but off-base review).

Thanks for your time, hopefully, you've found this suggestion worthwhile.

Best,
L