The only problem with averages is the pro is a lot of times different in playability and has a different layout from the premium/LE.

I agree that most new pins usually sky rocket to the top. In my opinion there should be at least 100 votes before the pin qualifies for rankings.

There’s always going to be individuals that skew for better or worst for the wrong reasons.

I believe that most Pinsiders rate fairly, once they’ve had an opportunity to play the pin enough times to give their personnel rating.

As for IMDN, IMO it’s definitely a top ten pin.

It used to be. The problem was that it added a lot more pins to the ratings.
I believe they changed to grouping to Simply by pin.
All you have to do is touch the pin you’re looking at and it shows the breakdown for pro vs premium LE.

I agree. 99% of the time, I look at only my ratings.

If I’m interested in a new pin, then I like to look and read others opinions.

There’s certain Pinsiders I really respect and value their opinions. Example, Caucasian2step always gives great readings of his opinion.