Pooja and Niraj provided detailed reasons why and how one should rate reviews. In addition, I agree with the reading the review before rating it topic. Anybody can rate a review, but it helps the consumer to know why the review was rated in whatever category was chosen.
Since I am new to this site. I did not know to rate: nor what type of comments I should make, i.e. should I be myself, which would be very concise and judgmental; or should I keep an open mind and not judge too critically—everyone has their opinions and ways of expressing themselves. After reading this assessment on why one should rate and how to rate a review, I have a clearer understanding of how to rate reveiws.
I look forward to writting reviews so I can improve my assessment and writing skills.
Thank you for this opportunity. :)