As a reader (not writer) of lots of stories here let me give you one view of the score thing. If I read a story and I truly like it I will vote it a 4 or 5 depending on its overall appeal. If I really do not like the story at all, I dont vote. I do this out of respect for the writer because I understand how badly a 1 can hurt the overall total and I appreciate all of the writers here even if I happen not to like one of your stories.
If you are one of the writers that asks nicely at the end of your story for my vote and I didn't like the story I will give it 3.
By the way a 1/2 point graduated system would be really nice.

If you are one of the writers that asks nicely at the end of your story for my vote and I didn't like the story I will give it 3.
By the way a 1/2 point graduated system would be really nice.

