I agree. This days, most investors also do their homework before investing in a crypto project and that is an ideal strategy when it comes to crypto invest :)ments.
Sure, as an investor you should analyse yourself the project but a site like icobench maybe is a good starting point to find ICOs in the first place that might be worth your own research.
I agree, the research requires a huge amount of time, not possible if you have a full-time job. Rating websites can at least provide you with some background and bring special features to your attention.
Btw, REPU looks really good, rating improved, waiting for sale dates to be announced, hope it's gonna be soon.
Rating websites can help me filter out some of the unreliable ICO projects , then i research the rest project which i have the industry knowledge.
personally i also liked this rating and feedback service in social media. really this is best opportunity for investors to Participate in repu project. as you see other social media like facebook and twitter now where are they, but repu will be top also will go because repu is unique and interested project.