Suggestion on Reviews

[Albuddah]

This isn't my suggestion, but someone had a great idea in the middle of the Mango Madness. Why don't the reviews be done by a panel of people? You can even do it like a Siskel and Ebert Thumbs up or down type of way. That way it isn't just 1 person, giving a good or bad stamp on someone's product. When you look at movie reviews, you can look at a wide array of reviews and come to your own conclusion. Since everyone has different tastes and perhaps biases towards a product or ingredient or peppery heat, it could be better if you get more than 1 opinion. It might also reduce the arguments. Just a thought.

[DK]

Originally Posted by Albuddah

This isn't my suggestion, but something had a great idea in the middle of the Mango Madness. Why don't the reviews be done by a panel of people? You can even do it like a Siskel and Ebert Thumbs up or down type of way. That way it isn't just 1 person, giving a good or bad stamp on something's product. When you look at movie reviews, you can look at a wide array of reviews and come to your own conclusion. Since everyone has different tastes and perhaps biases towards a product or ingredient or peppery heat, it could be better if you get more than 1 opinion. It might also reduce the arguments. Just a thought.

Maybe a little someting like this?

"This type of review is a perfect opportunity to obtain the feedback of several individuals all at once."

[huvason]

LOL - GREAT idea Al. As DK pointed out, it has been done before, and worked out fantastic. I know the logisitcs are not easy, but the result makes it worth while.

[Albuddah]

Originally Posted by DK

Maybe a little someting like this?

"This type of review is a perfect opportunity to obtain the feedback of several individuals all at once."

Exactly like that. I was laughing my arse off at the chat following the review. The general and parker back and forth was very comical. The Source jerky sounds scary, and congrats on your own jerky attempts. I miss having it, but I can't eat dehydrated foods now since my surgery.

Anyway, does that website always do reviews like that now, or was that a 1 time thing?

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by Albuddah

This isn't my suggestion, but someone had a great idea in the middle of the Mango Madness. Why don't the reviews be done by a panel of people? You can even do it like a Siskel and Ebert Thumbs up or down type of way. That way it isn't just 1 person, giving a good or bad stamp on someone's product. When you look at movie reviews, you can look at a wide array of reviews and come to your own conclusion. Since everyone has different tastes and perhaps biases towards a product or ingredient or peppery heat, it could be better if you get more than 1 opinion. It might also reduce the arguments. Just a thought.

There have been same sauces reviewed here by different reviewers. When done so it always refers back to the other reviews. It is good format and has Huv said, logistically it can be tough to do on a regular basis. There will be some reviews of the same sauces coming down the pipes shortly.

The other side to it is the reviewers area of expertise. People can relate to a certain reviewers style and over time you can base an opinion on what you know. I for one do not like fruity sauces just as a movie reviewer may not like sci-fi so I try and stay away from fruity sauces. I don't go to entertainment weekly for my horror movie reviews, I go to Rue Morgue. I don't go to Billboard magazine for metal music reviews, I go to Bravewords. While these sites run the gamut of a specific topic like the HSB does, over time you learn the style of each reviewer and can base your opinion on a knowledgable review.

So as mentioned, the round table format is great for when the opportunity arises. What you can also see from comments on a reviewers article is what other chili-heads have said about the sauce if they have tried it themselves. This in itself is the same thing as a round table review.

[huvason]

Even though I think it's logistically tough - I do think it makes a superior review... Now, how to make it a reality.....

[Albuddah]

Originally Posted by huvason

Even though I think it's logistically tough - I do think it makes a superior review... Now, how to make it a reality.....

Ditto my Long Island Brother, ditto. The more the merrier!

[DK]

Originally Posted by huvason

Even though I think it's logistically tough - I do think it makes a superior review... Now, how to make it a reality.....

Originally Posted by Albuddah

Exactly like that. I was laughing my arse off at the chat following the review. The general and parker back and forth was very comical. The Source jerky sounds scary, and congrats on your own jerky attempts. I miss having it, but I can't eat dehydrated foods now since my surgery.

Anyway, does that website always do reviews like that now, or was that a 1 time thing?

Albuddah, that was just the first of more to come. People were very pleased with the format and there are plans for much more of the same on TTF.

Huv, reality? That WAS turkey, not the fake stuff! LOL!!

I think I understand though, it was my jerky, not an "official" product available for purchase. That to me made it the perfect candidate to showcase this style of review. The "reality" of it is that you see the negative AND the positev sides ofthe product because it is viewed from different perspectives. Like a 3D picture compared to a 2D. The reality of this review will be evident in the near future for sure.

Anthony, I'm not gonna quote your long comment, but I totally disagree. Two words bro. Siskel & Ebert. Arguably the greatest movie reviewers ever. Two opinions, two personalities, very sucessful. To know a reviewer and his style a reader doesn't have to view ONLY his opinion. It helps to it side by side with others to really appreciate to good and bad aspects of a persons review style.

Ok, I'm late for work, TTYGL.

Later Gators,
DK

[Anthony]

Anthony, I'm not gonna quote your long comment, but I totally disagree. Two words bro. Siskel & Ebert. Arguably the greatest movie reviewers ever. Two opinions, two personalities, very sucessful. T

You are only mentioning one succesfull duo of movie reviewers. If you look at almost every major publication and media outlet from music, movies, restaurants, autos etc.... there is usually one reviewer. It just comes down to a matter of preference on how you like to get your information.

[Albuddah]

Originally Posted by Anthony

Anthony, I'm not gonna quote your long comment, but I totally disagree. Two words bro. Siskel & Ebert. Arguably the greatest movie reviewers ever. Two opinions, two personalities, very sucessful. T

You are only mentioning one succesfull duo of movie reviewers. If you look at almost every major publication and media outlet from music, movies, restaurants, autos etc.... there is usually one reviewer. It just comes down to a matter of preference on how you like to get your information.

Anthony, I know it is just a matter of opinion on this issue, but if you could poll this group of Chileheads, wouldn't you think that this idea would be a consensus success? If yes, then why have plain ol' ketchup when you can have hot sauce instead?

Btw...Yahoo movies highlights reviews from major media outlets, uses standard school grades (A+ - F-), then takes the average and uses that as an overall rating. Medals, grades of any kind, 1-10 or A-F, the reviews should be standard across the board. This is just my opinion as a fan of the reviews. I love the way the site is and look forward to reading everyday.

[Anthony]

Btw...Yahoo movies highlights reviews from major media outlets, uses standard school grades (A+ - F-), then takes the average and uses that as an overall rating. Medals, grades of any kind, 1-10 or A-F, the reviews should be standard across the board. This is just my opinion as a fan of the reviews. I love the way the site is and look forward to reading everyday.[/quote]

The web-site Rotten Tomatoes does the same thing and I agree it is good. A culmination of all reviews from all sources. That being said the sources more times than not are from individuals. Both ways are good. Just not feasible ALL the time.

[DK]

Originally Posted by Anthony

You are only mentioning one succesfull duo of movie reviewers. If you look at almost every major publication and media outlet from music, movies, restaurants, autos etc.... there is usually one reviewer. It just comes down to a matter of preference on how you like to get your information.

Dare to be different.

[Justin]

Originally Posted by Albuddah

This isn't my suggestion, but someone had a great idea in the middle of the Mango Madness. Why don't the reviews be done by a panel of people? You can even do it like a Siskel and Ebert Thumbs up or down type of way. That way it isn't just 1 person, giving a good or bad stamp on someone's product. When you look at movie reviews, you can look at a wide array of reviews and come to your own conclusion. Since everyone has different tastes and perhaps biases towards a product or ingredient or peppery heat, it could be better if you get more than 1 opinion. It might also reduce the arguments. Just a thought.

if any of the current reviewers had friends or familly that liked hot sauce they could have them sample from the same bottle and include there opinions in the review, i unfortunatly am the only lover of spicy food in the famailly but could possibly get a few friends to do it with me. what i would do is right up the main review myself and then just ask them for tasting notes and the 1-10 rating on taste, heat, smell, price, label, and overall. the only problem is that they would all probably give the same thing since the few friends who do enjoy spicy stuff dont really venture out past the local grociery store shelfs. my wife dont like anything hotter than tabasco but usses all kinds of sauces for cooking and focuses more on flavor so maybe a 2 person combo of her flavor ratting and me loving extreme heat might turn out good. if she go's for it i will do a sample review on a sauce that i purchased myself and see what people think, does it sound like a good idea to you guys?

[Albuddah]

Originally Posted by Justin

if any of the current reviewers had friends or familly that liked hot sauce they could have them sample from the same bottle and include there opinions in the review, i unfortunatly am the only lover of spicy food in the famailly but could possibly get a few friends to do it with me. what i would do is right up the main review myself and then just ask them for tasting notes and the 1-10 rating on taste, heat, smell, price, label, and overall. the only problem is that they would all probably give the same thing since the few friends who do enjoy spicy stuff dont really venture out past the local grociery store shelfs. my wife dont like anything hotter than tabasco but usses all kinds of sauces for cooking and focuses more on flavor so maybe a 2 person combo of her flavor ratting and me loving extreme heat might turn out good. if she go's for it i will do a sample review on a sauce that i purchased myself and see what people think, does it sound like a good idea to you guys?

We have a 4 man review coming up on a tastethefear. It is a hot sauce I found on Long Island and bought specifically to see how a multiple review would be like. The key to multiple reviews is to keep each person separate from each other so as the comments don't affect each other. If you can do that with your idea then I say try it out and see what happens. Just get have a pad for each other to take notes as you eat.