5 small changes that would make Netflix so much better to use

Netflix introduced a new ratings system in April: Instead of letting you rate movies and shows from one to five stars, Netflix now just wants to know "thumbs up, or thumbs down?"

As we've written about, Netflix's new ratings system is not only confusing, it's fundamentally flawed.

That said, the likelihood Netflix starts from scratch here is slim to none. The company has invested significant resources into this new system, and Netflix likely has some statistics that support how well the new system works. Still, there are several small ways Netflix could supplement the current setup to make the experience so much better: