All first years should be able to view grade distributions during their first semester without writing any reviews. If first years aren’t able to view all grades, that’s a bug and should be mentioned as a separate feedback suggestion.

In regards to our policy of requiring users to write 2 reviews each semester, we do this to encourage students to keep writing reviews. Overall, there’s been a very positive response to this and only minimal complaints. If many others feel the policy should change, please vote up this suggestion and we’ll consider changing the policy.