>Averages (even with the post's approach) still have the problem of not being "honest" in the game theory sense. For example, if something is rated 4 stars with 100 reviews, a reviewer who believes its true rating should be 3 stars is motivated to give it 1 star because that will move the average rating closer to his desired outcome.
Also I'd like to know if a 5/10 rating is mostly 5s, or an average of mostly 1s and 10s.
Also I'd like to know if a 5/10 rating is mostly 5s, or an average of mostly 1s and 10s.