From a single score, it can be difficult to discern what is being valued:

• Posting Presentation (Buzzwords, poor/misleading description, lack of images)

• Seeding/Download speed (seeders that have limited upload speed and/or window seem to get these)

• Duplication, Possible Malware,

• File-naming/Organization

• Content Category/Actor/Studio (I like X, I won't watch anything with Y, etc.)

• Content Work (I like that particular scene)

• File (particular encoding, artfact, etc)

I do agree that the proposed solution (requiring download to rate) would mostly address the concerns.

Previously I have nearly downloaded malware/suspicious files and only stopped and looked closer due to a one-star review.

I realize it is not particularly more burdensome to report cases like these (two-clicks and some typing instead of one-click),
and staff are very quick in removing these (but they are human, limited in number and unpaid), but you would still have to also type a comment on the post itself to make your concerns visible.

However, I would at least raise the concern that any additional burden would also reduce this kind of behavior that is helpful to the community; is there a way to make this process (reporting and making your concerns visible) less burdensome (fewer steps)?

While bcc's suggestion regarding the requirement of a comment for one-star sounds good, use of required text-fields to interrupt behavior without accountability usually just leads to gibberish, ".", or other null comments.

Regarding visibility/reputation as a solution – I am not sure how much reputation matters to those committing these offences, aside from situation where they might have to ask for leniency or make requests for torrents/re-seeds.

I strongly agree with sexylove1500; as long as you are sexually active you should still follow guidelines for recommended screenings based on your risk level. If you are only having sex with a single partner, they should be less frequent, but you should not cut them out entirely.

I know nothing of your particular situation and certainly wish your relationship only the best; however,  when used a reason to not get screenings, "monogamous relationship" has been found to almost be a risk factor in some populations–as you can only ensure one-half of the relationship is monogamous.

Depends on your target for cuisine and "healthy" diet: calories, sodium, fat, carbs, acidity (though I have failed to see substantial evidence), raw/paleo (similar to acidity).

Common aromatics are a good starting point: Ginger (as you are using), Onion, Garlic, Carrots, Celery, Peppers, etc.; you can experiment both with the portion of the plant you utilize (e.g. using garlic scapes instead of cloves) as well as the method of preparation (e.g. raw, roasted, pickled,…).

Often simple spices like plain black peppercorns will go a long way for flavor when complimenting sauces.
herbs as was mentioned above (e.g. Basil) and spices as appropriate to the cuisine and flavor palate you are attempting to match.

Alcohols (usually wines) can certainly add some depth of flavor when making a reduction for a sauce.

I agree completely with the sentiment of the term being outdated, inaccurate and possibly insensitive and support at least changing the category name/image.

As far as other changes; I feel this would fit into a broader conversation around categories/tagging/search.
Since options around categories only affects the primary category, and the existing ones are not mutually exclusive, I find myself not really using them for browsing/search most of the time.