SOMEBODY EXPLAIN THE RATING SYSTEM PLEASE

 On 7/2 I checked my ratings and found after a month of no movement, the score finally changed.  I lost rating points.

In June, I posted about 500 posts to alot of different threads.  In return I received over 2000 reviews, all 4 and 5.  I also posted threads and blogs. I have 2 fantasy BB teams, 2 Fantasy FB teams, fantasy golf and racing.  I even play the stupid games. I also tried to rate alot of 4s because I know you get penalized.   My Connections rating went from 98 to 99, Participation went from a 96 to a 99. But,  my value went from a 55 to a 28 and I dropped from a Top 1K 99 to a 98.

I DON"T GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can anyone explain this to me.  I don't care about my points but I am going crazy trying to understand it.

I have read alot of posts from people complaining about the numbers, especially some of the newer members who aren't moving at all and stay a month with no rating at all. 

There has to be someone out there with knowledge of the CBS thought process.

Thanks.

 Wow hremrots, you did a ton of research. I don't think there is an explanation of this rating system. Seems it's just some nerdy type dudes at CBS headquarters free wheeling it for 8 hours a day.

 I achieved a whopping 98 rating (ooh) for a few months only to drop back to 97 for whatever reason. And that's where I'm holding steady.

 If someone can actually come up with some sort of reasoning for you I would love to hear it.

Thanks Howl, When I first signed up last fall I watched my ratings move daily.  Now, everyones complaining about being in a "Hold Pattern".  I've watched some of the trolls move up rapidly.

My only guess is that posting and rating on non-sports threads might be a problem.  I notice posting messages on some of them (Last person to post wins, make something up...)  That the message rating for 3 paragraphs will be an 89 and then a 98 for 3 words.