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A net of justice is tightening around 2020 election deniers and may be closing in on Trump
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'Rate me' Subreddit issues warning to user for 'overrating' a woman's looks
A subreddit has gained attention on social media after one of the moderators 'warned' a commenter for "overrating" a woman's looks. The subreddit called "True Rate Me" uses a strict numerical system to rate the physical appearance of users who upload selfies onto the website. The subreddit contains a guide for rating women and men at the top of its page and is strict when it comes to enforcing correct ratings. A tweet, originally posted by the account @kirbylarp, contained a screenshot from the subreddit showing a user receiving a "warning" for "overrating" a woman who uploaded her photo to the subreddit. The tweet has since been deleted at the request of the woman in the photo. After the subreddit went viral, users wanted to gain a better insight into how it operates, with many shocked and even "disgusted", whilst some tried to defend the page. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter One Reddit user uploaded five photos of herself, saying: "Just curious... 21F" (21, female). Her post had 1.8k comments, and it seemed that any user who rated her seven or above was smacked with a "warning" for giving her too high a rating. One person rated her a seven. "I'd consider going higher, too, if it weren't for mods giving people warnings for anything above 7. According to this sub’s guide, I think you’re prettier than most of the 7’s there, and reading through comments, it doesn’t look like I’m the only one who believes that. I think it’s the mods being subjective with this one…" Another rated her a 6.2. "If you're really only 21, you need to start using sunscreen and daily moisturiser now," one brutal comment read. "Drink lots of water and stop smoking if you do. You're getting away with it, but in a few years, your skin is going to look so wrinkled/old." "5.8 attractive and above average," a third added. "Flaws include lips and skin (possible symmetry issues too). Facial harmony is well above average. The lower third bone structure and profile view are unusually good. Beautiful overall." According to the guide attached to the subreddit, a seven is in the top 2.5%. Actresses Tara Shahidi, Shay Mitchell, and Elizabeth Lail are all considered 7s. Model Emily Ratajkowski is considered a 7.5. "Somewhat uncommon and the most attractive women seen on a day-to-day basis," states the guide. "These women stand out from the crowd and may be able to model or be successful as an 'Instagram model' or influencer." It goes on to describe 7's as having "feminine and attractive" facial features but may possess flaws such as "bulbous nasal tip, slight asymmetry, long mid-face." Men also post photos of themselves for ratings, with a "male 7" being similar to that of a "female 7", but their flaws are considered to be "crooked nose, slight asymmetry, long mid-face, Negative Canthal tilt." Penn Badgley, Tony Chung, and Keith Powers were among those rated a seven. When those outside the subreddit discovered True Rate Me, many took to Twitter to express their shock at some of the comments posted: One user tried to explain that people on the subreddit aren't giving their personal opinions (or at least aren't supposed to) and that all users have to follow the guide. Others lauded those who upload their photos as "brave" people, whilst another user joked they were going to give all women a rating of 10: The subreddit states that it "aims to provide accurate and objective ratings, by implementing standards that give raters a common ground." They also disagrees with the phrase "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", they argue "beauty is more objective than subjective. Why do you think there is always general agreement on which celebrities are attractive and which are not?" In bold at the bottom of the subreddit's wiki page reads: "In order to promote accuracy, rating someone without referencing the scale (UNREALISTIC/SUGARCOATED ratings) may result in a warning and/or immediate ban." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-24 17:51

Sony Considers Spinning Off and Listing Its Giant Financial Arm
Sony Group Corp. is weighing a spinoff and separate listing for its financial unit in two to three
2023-05-18 09:17

Schwarber homers on 1st pitch, Phillies beat A's 6-1 and stretch win streak to 4
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2023-06-17 12:56

US says ready to resume Sudan mediation once parties 'serious'
The United States said Thursday it will only be ready to mediate a truce between Sudan's warring parties when they get "serious", after the army left...
2023-06-01 13:49

Goldman Called Out by China State Media for Bearish Bank Report
A state-owned Chinese newspaper issued a rare rebuttal of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. research after the securities firm’s
2023-07-07 10:59

Two Israelis arrested after Palestinian man killed in West Bank
Two Israelis have been arrested for questioning and five others detained following the reported killing of a Palestinian man in the West Bank, Israel Police said in a statement Saturday.
2023-08-06 12:21

South Korea household debt growth slows in September
SEOUL South Korea's household borrowing grew in September for a sixth straight month, but by a smaller amount
2023-10-12 11:27

US captain Tyler Adams returns to Premier League after completing move from Leeds to Bournemouth
United States captain Tyler Adams is returning to the Premier League after completing a move from Leeds to Bournemouth
2023-08-20 18:23

FAA warns of safety hazard from overheating engine housing on Boeing Max jets during anti-icing
U.S. regulators are warning airlines about a new risk on Boeing 737 Max jets
2023-08-08 20:53

First-time PGA Tour victory couldn’t happen to a nicer guy such as Lee Hodges at 3M Open
Lee Hodges shot a 67 on the final day and held on strong to collect his first PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open in Blaine, MN, dominating with a seven-stroke win over the field, finishing at 24-under.Sitting on the sidelines with CBS Sportscaster Amanda Balionis, Lee Hodges’ Alabama college ...
2023-07-31 11:22
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