I think it would be a great idea to allow users to submit review for modules.
The problem today is that, there are so many modules available, but woefully inadequate descriptions,/b>. There are so vague and users we still have to download, install, and try to figure out what each module does.
Its so bad, that I was thinking of setting up my own site to review modules. I don't really want to rate modules, but rather, give a better explanation to what each module does. Go through the menu hook and explain where the settings are for each module and what are the effects this module does.
I want to give screenshots for these modules. The best way to explain modules is by giving screenshots because its quite difficult to visualize module functions using words.
Of course I would explain which version of the module I'm using.
Notice I used to word review and not comment. Comments would only lead to people complaining about bugs and asking how to install or use the module, which are better put in the issues section.
To avoid frivalous comments, I would suggest
a) the easiest way,
- put up a big disclaimer informing users what a review is as opposed to comments.
- imposing a minimum word count
- imposing a screenshot requirement
b) a more complex method,