Chris Allen Veteran Posted November 29, 2004 Veteran Share Posted November 29, 2004 Don't really like how it kicks you back to the start of the thread when you vote (same as a poll vote). Wonder if you could just make it a javascript or something. To be honest, I don't see the point of voting for a thread. Doesn't really assist me any on what threads I will view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPaul Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 so you're saying you'd like to change your opinion after you see what other people think/voted? :rolleyes:grow up and stand behind your opinion. 585007139[/snapback] He's saying the exact same thing Steven did; What happends if the thread goes to the crapper?I mean this thread is a 5 IMO.. but there may be threads in which I vote in the beginning then later on they turn to suck :( :s why is my quote box empty. 585006894[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Dorr Veteran Posted November 29, 2004 Author Veteran Share Posted November 29, 2004 Should a thread go downhill, contact a mod, don't try to revote ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishX Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Timdorr, can you explain to the fine folks here at Neowin the mathmatical formula used to display what ratings are given? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Timdorr, can you explain to the fine folks here at Neowin the mathmatical formula used to display what ratings are given? 585007169[/snapback] average? :unsure: totalPoints / numberOfVotes = Rating. Then just splice the decimal point...or round.. then assign it an image. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishX Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 That's what I would assume, but I wondered exactly how Tim decided to do it. Thanks for the "here's the most obvious answer" though. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazebee_ Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 just noticed this feature. Nice :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Dorr Veteran Posted November 29, 2004 Author Veteran Share Posted November 29, 2004 Well, it's a complex statisical method. You've got to factor in trends, user demographics, and various other metrics into the equation. And this isn't just a simple binomial or gaussian distrobution, because of dealing with all these dimensions. Several regressions have to be performed to normalize the data set into something workable for a final true number. But then I gave up on that and just used the average :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishX Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 But then I gave up on that and just used the average :p 585007297[/snapback] :dontgetit: What can I say! I'm... underwhelmed. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chode Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 You forgot the Grand Unified Theory and superstring theory. How many times do I have to remind you about superstring theory :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Dorr Veteran Posted November 29, 2004 Author Veteran Share Posted November 29, 2004 Because the unified theory doesn't exist and string theory is still largely hypothetical still. Plus, I'm talking statistical analysis, not theoretical phyics. That was a statement based on actual techniques, you know ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMaster Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Great idea! hopefully it works out good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chode Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Bah, the deepest I got into statistical analysis was probability, but I havent studied that since mid 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redestium Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Awesome feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepfriedmario Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Sweet, I was thinking it was a request for one of these modification hacks once reading the "newest post" on the main page but find out it's actually implemented into Neowin.net now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codegen Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 It's the huge-ass things I don't notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Right so... how do you vote ? :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kainashi Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Right so... how do you vote ? :huh: 585008073[/snapback] the thumbs under the add reply button. just select how many you think the thread is. 1, 2, 3, and so on. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Hmm I use the IPB Default Skin and I just realised it's for the Neowin skins only :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Uh, is there a way to make the rating system forum specific? I for one do not see the point in having ratings in Neowinian Milestones. 585006772[/snapback] So don't rate them. I may just change it to the correct number of thumbs. Yay? Nay? 585006814[/snapback] That's what I meant when I suggested the thumbs. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMann Veteran Posted November 29, 2004 Veteran Share Posted November 29, 2004 Very nice. (Y) Like the new idea. Wondered why at the bottom of your signature Timdorr you had new forum feature coming soon! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaRSightxc2 Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Neat - I like it :) Just saw this randomly on a thread and thought I'd check here in S&FI to see what its about :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Bloat :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishX Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Bloat :s 585008268[/snapback] Oh come on. :rolleyes: If it's that bothersome, you're welcome to use the Lite skin or Lo-Fi Version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Oh come on. :rolleyes: If it's that bothersome, you're welcome to use the Lite skin or Lo-Fi Version. 585008516[/snapback] Just seems unnecessary to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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