Thread ratings

[Chris Allen Veteran]

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.

[OPaul]

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.

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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.

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[Tim Dorr Veteran]

Should a thread go downhill, contact a mod, don't try to revote ;)

[WishX]

Timdorr, can you explain to the fine folks here at Neowin the mathmatical formula used to display what ratings are given?

[Steven]

Timdorr, can you explain to the fine folks here at Neowin the mathmatical formula used to display what ratings are given?

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average? :unsure:

totalPoints / numberOfVotes = Rating.

Then just splice the decimal point...or round.. then assign it an image. :D

[WishX]

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. :)

[gazebee_]

just noticed this feature. Nice :D

[Tim Dorr Veteran]

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

[WishX]

But then I gave up on that and just used the average :p

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:dontgetit:

What can I say! I'm... underwhelmed. :laugh:

[Chode]

You forgot the Grand Unified Theory and superstring theory.

How many times do I have to remind you about superstring theory :no:

[Tim Dorr Veteran]

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 ;)

[GrandMaster]

Great idea!

hopefully it works out good

[Chode]

Bah, the deepest I got into statistical analysis was probability, but I havent studied that since mid 2000

[Redestium]

Awesome feature.

[deepfriedmario]

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!

[Codegen]

It's the huge-ass things I don't notice.

[Geo]

Right so... how do you vote ? :huh:

[kainashi]

Right so... how do you vote ?  :huh:

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the thumbs under the add reply button. just select how many you think the thread is. 1, 2, 3, and so on. :)

[Geo]

Hmm I use the IPB Default Skin and I just realised it's for the Neowin skins only :(

[Joel]

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.

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So don't rate them.

I may just change it to the correct number of thumbs. Yay? Nay?

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That's what I meant when I suggested the thumbs. :p

[JMann Veteran]

Very nice. (Y) Like the new idea. Wondered why at the bottom of your signature Timdorr you had new forum feature coming soon! :D

[FaRSightxc2]

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 :)

[Elliot B.]

Bloat :s

[WishX]

Bloat :s

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Oh come on. :rolleyes: If it's that bothersome, you're welcome to use the Lite skin or Lo-Fi Version.

[Elliot B.]

Oh come on.  :rolleyes: If it's that bothersome, you're welcome to use the Lite skin or Lo-Fi Version.

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Just seems unnecessary to me.