I guess I disagree.

Awarding a full '5 stars' for merely meeting the grade is rather like awarding everyone a medal for participation. Besides, it is hardly fair to put such products or services on par with those that are outstanding and well above the set standard. Isn't it?

When it comes to giving 5-star reviews for products and services that just meet expectations doesn't that seem a bit fraudulent? I mean, when I order something based on a 5-star review - and I've done this - I expect then something pretty amazing that stands out from the rest. How disappointing for it to arrive and it is no more appealing or effective that anything else on the market.

Hmmmm, just my thoughts.

Oh, and in the ongoing saga that sparked this controversy to begin with....

I had my car in today for follow-up service. Afterwards I got an email from the service manager telling me how to fill out a survey Ford was going to send me with all answers 5 stars and 'excellent'. OMG! How utterly rude. What kahoonas he must have to tell me to lie.