ITunes Match ratings information problems with multiple computers/libraries

I have multiple Macs (business and personal) with similar but not identical libraries. My business Mac did not contain any ratings information for the tracks in my library but my personal Mac did. Once both machines (and my iOS devices) were linked to iTunes Match the only rating information that appears is that from my work Mac (which means no ratings). All music is there but ratings info reflects that of the first Mac linked (play counts appear accurate). Any ideas?

JakeSheptin wrote:
Hey everyone, I have a bit of a problem with iTunes. The whole setup is a bit convoluted, here's the layout. My brother and I both have iPhones. He uses my account to buy things...
Jake,
I did not read past that point. Unless you have one account per person, you are going to have a mess.

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eyeinit,
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However, purchased music is downloaded to the first machine to download it, but these articles have more information on moving your music between authorized computers:
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Could it be because its an iPhone and not a true iPod???
i doubt it.
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