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About Ratings

My goal is to find the best of the best, so I'm careful about how I rank things I review. Most of the things I share are considered "squeaky" because I'm usually able to spot the "filthy" stuff right away and don't spend the time to review it. My ratings are based on the feeling I get from something I review. I'll try to convey details about how I came to the conclusion, but in the end these are my personal opinions. I am not paid to review anything, nor do I receive any freebies for a review. Although I have little tolerance for "gray areas," for ease in conveying my thoughts I have also included "murky" into my rating system.

Squeaky 
 Squeaky clean material is appropriate for all ages. I have not found anything offensive and highly recommend it.

Murky
 Murky material is appropriate in some circumstances when there is a responsible adult around to monitor. Things in this category may contain nuances, such as sarcasm, that children may not be able to process. There are some imperfections, but a largely positive message.

Filthy
Filthy material is completely inappropriate for everyone. The negative messages far outweigh any positives.  






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