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#106597 - Mon Jun 26 2000 03:57 PM New Ranking Alg
Terry Offline
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A new modification in the near future will rank quizzes higher that include "extra info" added to questions.

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#106598 - Mon Jun 26 2000 04:44 PM Re: New Ranking Alg
Linda1 Offline
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Just ANY extra info, Terry? This might backfire, as some people just put in editorial comments in that field - instead of actual extra info that helps the quiz taker learn something more about the subject. I don't care to read a lot of editorial comments by the creator when I take a quiz. Teach me something new - but don't tell me "He's my favorite actor" or something like that in that field.

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#106599 - Mon Jun 26 2000 09:11 PM Re: New Ranking Alg
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I agree with Linda1. People will just start putting in things that are not really pertinent so that their quiz rates higher. It will also make editing a longer process. I'm all for a bit of relevant information to add interest, but don't want to see it overdone.

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#106600 - Tue Jun 27 2000 06:02 AM Re: New Ranking Alg
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I'm with Minch and Linda1. 1/2 of the quizzes in Sports and Music contain statements of these. If you can get rid of those statements I think it would be a wonderful idea.

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#106601 - Tue Jun 27 2000 09:44 AM Re: New Ranking Alg
vendome Offline
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Since this information has taken on a new significance, isn't it our jobs as editors to make sure that the quizzes we're responsible for contain only factual information is this field?
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#106602 - Tue Jun 27 2000 11:25 PM Re: New Ranking Alg
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I try to put all factual information in there, but once in a while I will put in a comment, just so the players know me a little better. (Or maybe it's just me wanting to know more about the other quiz makers - I'm just so curious!)

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#106603 - Tue Jun 27 2000 03:55 PM Re: New Ranking Alg
vendome Offline
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Yo...ladymacb29...that's a great idea to let some of your personality come thru. I think that gives a quiz some 'flavor' and distinction. Plus, the quiz becomes more than just fields to be entered.
I know I've tried to use my sense of humor on occasion (unusual tho it may be); I'm waiting for the men with the canvas sport coat with the wrap-around sleeves to pay a visit!
I also think it emphasises the 'family environment' we hope to maintain.
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#106604 - Tue Jun 27 2000 04:39 PM Re: New Ranking Alg
ladymacb29 Offline
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Agreed, vendome. I was playing a little bit of trivia at (hope no one minds me mentioning the place) www.triviawars.com

IMHO, that site is lacking almost everything that I love about funtrivia. You don't meet anyone and you don't know who submitted what questions. In short, it's too sterile for me!

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