firstpusk 10 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 I really couldn't help myself... Link to post Share on other sites
hops_scout 9 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Thanks firstpusk;) Editted because what I said wasnt scoutlike, but did get the point across;)(This message has been edited by hops_scout) Link to post Share on other sites
firstpusk 10 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Don't mention it...and I mean it! You seemed far to happy and untroubled. Here's a bump to even it out a bit. Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Dog 10 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 IIIIIIIIIIIIIII used to be a 5-star, and a good ole' 5-star,too! Now I think it's just gas... bd Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 753 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 NJ, You are so funny sometimes, I can hardly stand it. As I remember the rating isn't as simple as the direction of a thumb. However, to test this idea, I'm going to give everyone on this thread a thumbs-up. Let's see the effect, if any. I'm not sure anyone has given us the complete algorithm for the rating calculation - it would be interesting...but not as interesting as lunch! Later. Edited part: Ed, your wish is my command. OK...I'm waiting....feeling kind of lonely here.....(This message has been edited by packsaddle) Link to post Share on other sites
evmori 11 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I want my Maypo! Link to post Share on other sites
NJCubScouter 1389 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Momentarily taking this way more seriously than it deserves, I have noticed that the "oddity" I pointed out on the second or third day of the rating system still seems to exist, that is, I have not noticed anyone, at any time, having a rating other than 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, 4.5 or 5. The first time I pointed this out, I figured it would "even out" over time, much like baseball batting averages do during the early part of a baseball season, as more and more at bats are factored in and the number of possible averages gets greater and greater until almost every whole number is "taken." That is what I thought would happen here, so that there would be SOMEONE with a "whole number" of stars (other than 5), and/or someone in the "gap" between 2.5 and 4.5, the most likely candidate being 3.5. But from all the posts I have seen, that has not happened. I don't think anyone has had 3.5 at any time. (When I first saw my ranking I thought it was 3.5, and I think I mentioned that in a post, but I have a feeling I counted wrong, and the second time I saw it, it was 2.5.) Of course, even the "gap" between 2.5 and 4.5 does not explain why Rooster dropped from 4.5 to 1.5 with no "stop" at 2.5. That seems odd too. Well, at least the ratings system has some self-entertainment value... Link to post Share on other sites
firstpusk 10 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Bumps for the house on packsaddle. (pack, I gave you a bump, too ;^) Link to post Share on other sites
EagleInKY 14 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 My turn, my turn!!! I'm tired of being an equal to Wheeler. Can someone give me a bump too? Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 753 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Oh my goodness! (or is that 'oy vey' NJ?) We need to be careful or else this could turn into...you know...civil disobedience. Link to post Share on other sites
scoutingagain 20 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Since this thread has deteriorated into a series of free bumps, I thought I'd add little. I'll give a set of thumbs up for the first person to name the character on an old late 60's TV show that used the phrase, "My stars!" Additional bumps for the name of the actor(actress) and title of the show. SA Link to post Share on other sites
NJCubScouter 1389 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I don't know, Packsaddle, it could be an issue, "vote trading" doesn't sound very democratic, oops, I mean Republican, I mean republicish. But as Ayn Rand might say, if it works for you, do it, and don't worry about that poor schnook with 0.5 stars, if he deserved more he'd have 'em already. Or as Plato might say, beware of 21st Century Greek philosophers bearing library cards. But civil disobedience? I don't know if I'd go that far, after all, it's not like we're issuing our own marriage licenses or anything. ::Running away fast:: Link to post Share on other sites
NJCubScouter 1389 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 SA, Hmm, usually I'm pretty good on 60s TV trivia but that's a new one on me. I looked on the Internet for "my stars" but all I know now that I didn't know before is that I can get a star named after a loved one of my choice at starnamer.net for only $25.95 for the basic certificate, $69.95 for the Deluxe Gift Package. Operators are standing by. Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Old Guy 11 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Didn't Smamantha Stevens used to say, "Oh my stars and garters!"? That's an expression that popped up in 18th century England and is a reference to awards and honors bestowed by the crown. Link to post Share on other sites
evmori 11 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Elizabeth Montgomery Bewitched Fat Old Guy named the character! Link to post Share on other sites
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