Hi @Kesha
I've known for a while how overly sensitive the ranking system is to private feedback. Particularly as a higher ticket seller, I get less volume, which means that just one less than perfect private feedback score has a huge impact as lots of people don't bother to fill the form out (particularly return buyers). This can affect my earnings by up 2-3k from month to month, which, when you consider how little control I have over that other than doing my best, is a nightmare.
Now with the 'value for money' score (read cheapness) I feel I'm at a huge disadvantage as a result of the above. But I cant afford a race to the bottom, and why should I? It really is starting to feel like fiverr want people like me to leave the platform.
As a final point, the new 2 year limit on the consideration of private feedback will make me extremely cautious about who I work with. I love helping people, especially those who are just starting out or are new to the platform, but Fiverr is putting so much risk on those situations now. Given how much these less than perfect private reviews can impact visibility and sales.
Please let me know your thoughts.