Instead of using a star rating system I use experience bars.
Each color is associated with a set of emotions/feelings and instead
of rating a piece of media I mark what emotions I experienced.
Rating with stars has never felt truly reflective of my experience
since I recall the emotions I felt while watching/reading/listening
before I remember any other details, so that's what inspired this
system! The color-feeling associations aren't concrete and will
change many many times.
-anger, frustration, bitter, jealousy
-embarrassed, loving, heart-felt
-inspirational, curious, hopeful
-sadness, grief, depressed, hurt
-happy, uplifting, cozy, humorous
-confused, bored, disappointed
-disgust
-anxious, stressed, frightened