>5 is reserved for absolute perfection. To me, 5 out of 5 has always meant "in the top 5th". It makes sense to me that each number covers the same amount of gr

>5 is reserved for absolute perfection. To me, 5 out of 5 has always meant "in the top 5th". It makes sense to me that each number covers the same amount of ground on the scale. I get the psychology behind reserving the highest number for only the best of the best, but I can't think like that. Regardless, I agree that it's ridiculous that we have a system where anything less than 5 out of 5 is somehow an indication of a problem so serious that the recipient feels justified in contacting me about it. That's an insane system.