What Decides Ratings?

[metsrock69]

When Posting A Topic In The Forum, What Decides The Ratings For it.  I See 1 star To 5 stars 

[candyterrius]

The rating is entirely optional. Some members like to rate accordingly how they feel about the topic. 

[Falconer02]

You can vote on threads. Look in the upper right corner. There's a small tab to rate it. The text should read "You have not rated this topic. Select a rating"