Thanks! (Score 1)

Thanks for all of the /. feedback. Love it. So, just to clarify: ratings and reviews are based on a lot of things---technical knowledge, close reads of supporting documentation, etc. We don't let "anyone" review apps. We have 20+ approved experts at this time, some with computer science backgrounds, others with legal knowledge, still others with a background in privacy compliance. That said, we don't want to raise the bar excessively high. If you read a review, you can judge for yourself based on the expert's bio whether you trust them. In addition to expert ratings and reviews, you have news feeds, a wiki, comments, and the opportunity for the developer to claim the app and add notes. WhatApp.org is trying to improve on the status quote---namely, jack. We have StopBadware.org for really malicious software, plus CNET and others write up apps from time to time from the perspective of security. Sitejabber.com also does a nice job with community review of websites. But I'm not aware of any central repository of information on consumer values like privacy, security, and openness of online and mobile apps. Improving on nothing is our (modest) goal. It's a work in progress, and we really appreciate the many, many people who have signed up to contribute. PS: One thing we could really use help on is adding apps. Any user can add an app to review. Please consider it.