I use MB ratings and they help me A LOT.
I use it on artists and release groups mostly.
But also on recordings and only rarely on works.
Artist ratings
Very important.
I use it for my music discovery and collecting.
I use them to know which artist no need to try listening any more records.
Which artists I should try to find new stuff (helped by collection highlighter to see what I don’t have yet).
Release group ratings
Very important.
See my favourite records in my collection.
See what releases I would like to buy.
Recording ratings
See what versions I prefer.
Making compilations easier.
See what releases I would like to buy.
5 star system ★★★★★
… Is perfect for me.
- I really don’t like it
- I don’t like it very much
- Not bad
- I like it
- I love it
I would lose too much time thinking, if it was more detailed.