(07.10.2022, 18:29)Tallcat schrieb: ... there is a clear, established, and systematic pattern...One more thing. As has already been pointed out, there is no definition for what the rating actually means. Of course one could argue that only the puzzle itself should be taken into account, but I disagree; the presentation of a puzzle is - at least for me - a relevant factor. This may well include the availability of the solution.
Several people have already expressed their opinion that it is against the spirit of the Portal to make the solution easily available. Maybe a user decides to downvote these puzzles BECAUSE they come with a solution. When that happens, is it still malice, or do the ratings reflect the user's genuine view regarding the puzzles? Just a thought.