This sites views on backwards scaling

[TheFinalOrder]

So, In a previous thread I assumed that Backwards scaling was automatically unacceptable. But, I don't know if that's true or not here.

For example, what would be the consenses if Character A had calculated feats that put them at, say City Level, but several arcs later are shown fighting Island level characters, but over the course of those several arcs had no training or implied buff in power.

Would those previous calced feats be labeled as "At Least" for Character A but overall considered Island Level during the time those calced feats occured?

Example:

Chapter 500 = Time where City Level feats occured

Chapter 850 = Several arcs later, is fighting a island lvl character with no training or implied buff in power.

 

[Golden_Void]

Any examples? I know we do this at least for DB.

 

[Antvasima]

I am personally uncertain where exactly that we draw the line regarding backwards scaling. We seem to evaluate it on a case-by-case basis.

 

[Soldier_Blue]

We have no fixed policy on backwards scaling as far as I know. We do indeed do it on a case by case basis and often give a backwards scaled character a safe "low-balled" rating. A bunch of Fairy Tail characters are at 7-B for taking a 7-A character two on one and winning.