Winke pondered creating a rating system for game critics — to reduce toxicity in reviews.

Vinke Considered Creating a Rating System for Game Critics to Reduce Toxicity in Reviews

Sven Vinke criticized the toxicity in the gaming community, calling it a "culture of hate." He noted that the process of making a game makes developers vulnerable and deserves respect, even if the outcome is not liked.

Vinke proposed introducing a rating system for critics to motivate them toward more responsible statements. He emphasized the difference between constructive criticism of a game's quality and personal insults, stating that the latter harm the entire industry by driving away talented people.

At the same time, he clarified that he does not defend unscrupulous publishers or projects that exploit players. In his opinion, the best way to fight such practices is to ignore these kinds of games.