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| Posted by: maggiemahone1 08-Oct-2008, 07:08 PM |
| can anyone explain to me why my post ratings have gone down? Yesterday I was at 92 percent, as of now I'm down to 86 percent maybe some evil warlock came along and put a curse on it!!! |
| Posted by: Harlot 09-Oct-2008, 07:50 AM |
The other day I was 100% and the next day dropped down to 87%. I don't know why .  |
| Posted by: McRoach 09-Oct-2008, 09:02 AM |
| Mine post rating dropped as well, I was in a couple different forums that require a post with only 3 words so I assumed that it may have dropped from that but maybe there is something else that is causing the drop. I don't know that it was a warlock  but something caused a drop.Did either of you make any short posts or off topic comments anywhere recently? |
| Posted by: Harlot 09-Oct-2008, 04:14 PM |
Court Jester. I don't think I'll be talking with anytime soon.  |
| Posted by: stevenpd 10-Oct-2008, 01:33 PM |
| It is an average of the last 60 days worth of posting or not posting. Here's a link to check out: http://www.celticradio.net/php/service_mod.php?type=credit  |
| Posted by: ogdenmusic 11-Oct-2008, 04:50 PM |
| Stevempd, thanks for the updated info. I guess I need to practice my writing skills to get my post rating up. Too many short stories for me. |
| Posted by: stevenpd 11-Oct-2008, 05:01 PM |
| Someone else mentioned 25 words seemed to be the right amount per post. It is just that the games in which a single word response seems to be detrimental to the post rating system. |
| Posted by: Leelee 11-Oct-2008, 06:10 PM |
| Great....so much for fun & games |
| Posted by: Harlot 24-Oct-2008, 07:19 PM |
I'm still having trouble getting it back up. It goes from 86,84,85,87. It's 86 right now. This is making me  |
| Posted by: Leelee 24-Oct-2008, 07:56 PM |
Yeah & there are times the Post Rating Percentage Amount is in your profile in MK and then sometimes, there is no Percentage Amount, just "Post Rating". It'll all be figured out soon, to bae shuuurrr   |
| Posted by: valpal59 26-Oct-2008, 07:47 AM |
| Do the posts in the clan forum count in our ratings? Val |
| Posted by: Harlot 27-Oct-2008, 10:59 AM |
| A new question on the post rating. Just how offen does this change? I'm asking because last night when I was on it was 87, when I got home this morning it was 88 and just know after doing one post it went to 89. I have never seen my change like that. I thought it just did at night. Every night our systems will evaluate all posts made for the day and aggregate the total posts for the previous 60 days. A target goal (as determined by Celtic Radio) is used as a threshold value which if the member meets or exceeds results in a 100% perfect post rating. This threshold value evaluates if the post is meaningful and adds value to the community forum. Values below the threshold value will be assigned a percentage of the target post goal. Celtic Radio may adjust the threshold value at any time in order to help foster discussions and conversations in our community forums. |
| Posted by: McRoach 25-Nov-2008, 09:59 AM |
| Anyone else having problems with their post rating as of late? My Post rating has been on a downward spiral over the last 4-5 days and it seems like the more I post the lower it goes. Have my writing skills really gotten so bad? I went about a week without any new posts but it's still getting worse and I haven't been short posting or off topic (that I know of) in any forums. Can a moderator of a topic influence or control the rating if you post something they don't like?  |
| Posted by: Lady-of-Avalon 25-Nov-2008, 10:48 AM | ||
To my knowledge no moderators has the power to influence on any members "post rating" system. It's all computer system related. Read the link about the post rating system that Stevenpd post. It explains quite clearly how it works for the members. Say, one member post at the same forum all the time and his posts are only a few words in response that is probably why his/her posting rates gets down. Posting interesting subjects that are beneficial to the members will have a positive effect on your post rating.Otherwise just a few post here and there once in a while doesn't increase one's rating. An advice would be to start a new interesting topic in any forum that would benefit the other members of the site. And of course, once the topic is started one should always keep replying to members that shows interests in the topic. That is what the "post rating" system is all about. I never had any problems with mine.It's always been at 100% and never went down since the beginning. (touching wood) Hope it clear things up a bit for you. LOA |
| Posted by: McRoach 26-Nov-2008, 11:52 AM | ||
That is helpful thanks LOA. I guess I should start a few topics or post in several different forums. Seems odd a computer program can deem what is an interesting topic or thoughtful reply though, that's why I was unsure if there might be a outside influence. |
| Posted by: Lady-of-Avalon 26-Nov-2008, 12:08 PM | ||||
McRoach, This is the paragraph that states that it is the computer system that evaluates each members posts and also the administrators of the site.The goal is to encourage people to discussions and express their opinions on the forums. So, in other words it's every members that can in a way "influence" their own ratings. LOA |
| Posted by: hydroshok40 24-Dec-2008, 04:08 AM |
| The problem with that is that some of us (me) are not very good talkers, let alone writers. So we have to hunt for some post that we might have some BS to input just to try to get our rating up. I would personally prefer it if instead of having to do posts, you could do some sort of task, or deed, to up your rating....... |
| Posted by: Lady-of-Avalon 24-Dec-2008, 06:05 AM | ||
Hydroshok40, If it's the way you think that the post rating system is a load of BS like you call it, well you just don't understand the meaning of it then.Don't forget that this is a free site to join so the post rating system is only a small token to pay in return by posting and show interest by getting involved in the forums. Post rating is based on what members bring to the site in a positive way, you might look at it as a deed or a task but for the benefit of the site.After all you are a member of CR first and a player in MK second for you have to log in to CR first to be able to play. So it is normal to have a post rating system in coordination with the game!!! This game was created for the benefit of CR members to interact in a different environnement but at the same time interact into the site. So if you are only interested in the game,,,well you have the right to but do not complain if your post rating is low for it was created as a combination of the two sites. LOA |
| Posted by: McRoach 24-Dec-2008, 11:43 AM | ||||
Hydroshok40, LOA makes a valid point about MK being just another part of CR. There is so much here to discuss that you should not have to hunt for something to post about you are after all, just sharing your opinion much like you did with your post today. You don't have to be super creative or well versed to share an opinion but it usually helps to try and do it objectively as not to offend others. On that same note sometimes mildly offensive posts  get more replies which I have found actually boost your post rating quicker. Check yours in a day and see if this one boosted it! From there you will have to decide if you like enhancing the overall experience of CR by participating in discussions or if you really just want to play the game which as mentioned before is 2nd.As to prior posts in this topic
I found that I was the only one posting in a forum for a few days straight and that was what caused my rating to drop, if you reply in a forum where you made that last couple of posts you get docked. |
| Posted by: hydroshok40 24-Dec-2008, 02:59 PM |
| LOA, first I did'nt say the system was BS. If you read my post, What I said that someone like me who is not a verbal (Writing) person has to hunt for somewear to write some BS. The BS is coming from people just adding junk to get their rating up to in turn get the reward, not the system itself. As for the task part, the point there was a sugestion that they could have some other task for those of us that arnt great comunicators to do, who would like to condribute to the site, that would also be a benifit to the site or the people here, and still be able to get the distribution like the posters. Those...... who do have a opinion about everything could continue to do it in here. AND, in MY OPINION, this is not "just another part of CR." It is a major part of what i enjoy about the CR site, But thanks for your opinion and input.... |
| Posted by: Lady-of-Avalon 24-Dec-2008, 05:01 PM | ||||
hydorshok40, If I offended you in any way I apologize...but to me by your statement here that one has "to hunt for some post that we might have some BS to input" is in a way referring to the "post rating system" as BS. But then again you are in title of your opinion as well...I just find it sad that some members criticize what is offered to them freely here. And like it or not MK IS another part of CR...
And by this statement you confirm that you are mostly interested in the game.And you have all the right in the world to do so. But I will say again that the post rating system is associated with posting in the forums. We all try to help here that's all. LOA |
| Posted by: hydroshok40 24-Dec-2008, 06:05 PM |
| Criticize???? Who? Where? I simply stated that i wished there was ANOTHER way for people like me to contribute.... Hydro I am not one of those who in expressing opinions confine themselves to facts. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910), .......hhhhmmmmmmm It is not advisable to venture unsolicited opinions. You should spare yourself the embarrassing discovery of their exact value to your listener. Ayn Rand (1905 - 1982), Hope i'm Not torching bridges here...............lol |
| Posted by: Faerydreamer 26-Dec-2008, 03:21 PM |
| Thank you all for your comments. They are helpful to those of us that do not understand all the ins and outs of this game. I did not realize that the posting rating affected your resources. I for one am going to have to work on this. Happy Holidays to all! |
| Posted by: subhuman 26-Dec-2008, 04:35 PM | ||
You just did, by making that post. It's really not that difficult to get a decent post rating. : |
| Posted by: deadeye08 31-Dec-2008, 12:10 AM |
| My posts rating went from 100 to 86 over night the day after I had posted in 5 or 6 different forums... does the post rating only count posts in the MK forum or in all forums? I would assume it would be in the MK forum but just wondering. Thanks! |
| Posted by: Lady-of-Avalon 31-Dec-2008, 06:14 AM | ||
deadeye08, If you are referring to the "clan forums" in the game I'm not sure but your post rating is based on what you reply and your participaction in the many forums and topics of the site here on CR. Hope that clarify things a bit for you. LOA |
| Posted by: deadeye08 31-Dec-2008, 10:57 AM |
| I went from 85 to 0 it 30 seconds... was 85 trained some guys and then was 0 and its not even 9am here. Is the post rating glitchy sometimes for anyone else? PS LOA.. that does help me =) |
| Posted by: Leelee 31-Dec-2008, 11:17 AM |
| Yes, deadeye08, I too find the Post Rating quirky....I will sign into the MK & find I have a 100% rating (yet in the CR Forums only 65%)...then sign onto MK later the same day and have a rating of 0%.....BUGS I SAY....BUGS |
| Posted by: Lady-of-Avalon 31-Dec-2008, 11:44 AM |
| Leelee, deadeye08, I wouldn't rely much on what is shown as the % rate in MK the most accurate would be the one that shows in your profiles;because sometimes the tics are not always accurate in the game and the system needs improvement for sure...but the administrator had some other emergencies during the holidays so hopefully he will have the time soon to get some things fixed up in the game. I for one lost resources because of the "tics" that probably weren't accurate and never got them back...ex: I logged in one night not long ago at 800K in gold and a bit more then 700K in the other two resources and when I logged back in the next morning my resources were down to 477K gold and 300K in the other resources ?????  So, there is defenitely a problem somewhere that need to be fixed. LOA |
| Posted by: Leelee 31-Dec-2008, 11:58 AM | ||
I concur, LOA...and I also have come across lost resources.....oh well what can we do but be patient |
| Posted by: deadeye08 31-Dec-2008, 08:05 PM |
| Good to know thanks again LOA... your insight is always helpful! Happy New Year Everyone! |
| Posted by: valpal59 01-Feb-2009, 09:22 AM |
| I also have a problem in keeping my post rating up. Most of the time when I am on here, I am at work and do not get a lot of time to post the in depth posts it takes to get the rating up. I try to get on more at home, but between hubby, animals and chores it just doesn't work out so I can very often. The highest I have ever gotten is 80%, but it never stays there very long before falling like a rock very quickly. Val |
| Posted by: jedibowers 03-Feb-2009, 04:22 PM |
| I tried to read fast thru this, but did not see an answer to the length of post question. Do we know how long a post has to be to count? |
| Posted by: Shenaniganz247 03-Feb-2009, 04:25 PM |
| i'm no expert in the matter by any means but from what I've heard you need your posts to be probably close to a paragraph or somethin for it to really build your rating up. Posting in the forums of like one word games and such probably hurt your rating some. but like i said i am in no way an expert as i just now got my post rating back up to 100% not too long ago. |
| Posted by: djam1023 06-Feb-2009, 10:28 AM |
| I don't know that length of post really makes any difference, but possibly it does. I think that the quality of the post helps, but again, I don't know how exactly. I think it is a subjective system and an the folks at CR do a pretty decent job of it. My 2.5 cents worth..... |
| Posted by: seamusmaccorcrain 01-Mar-2009, 08:00 AM |
| I've not done any in-depth posts, but I've been lucky enough now to get my rating back up by posting in a few different areas, so I'm thinking that it's not necessarily the LENGTH of the post, but more a factor of involvement. I've seen people who write lots of short posts have just as high a rating as those who write a few long, involved posts. This would be nice tho to have explained in way that would be easily *?* understood by all, if it's not too complicated a subject matter by those who do know  Right now tho, after a long day yesterday at a local SCA event, I'm still exhausted and definitely wondering where the coffee pot is ! YIS to his Clan, Seamus |
| Posted by: Dogshirt 01-Mar-2009, 11:30 AM | ||
MMMMMM! COFFEE!!!!! There is no life witout coffee!(Or beer!) |
| Posted by: valpal59 01-Mar-2009, 11:31 AM |
| After taking some advice that was given to me my post rating is up to 100 and is easy to keep there. I posted some jokes and feel good stories that have been sent to me by email. These helped get my post rating to 100. Now all I do to keep it there is to post in the topics that interest me. They are not very long, just enough to get my point across. The main thing that seemed to help the most is I have stayed out of the fun n games that only have really short posts. I am usually at work when I am on here the most so I don't have the time for longer posts. This post doesn't count as it is Sunday and I am home.  Val |
| Posted by: valpal59 01-Mar-2009, 11:33 AM | ||
Amen to that!!!!!  |
| Posted by: MacLaren 02-Mar-2009, 08:06 AM |
| mmmmmmmmmmmm Coffee..........my favorite as well. I guess it does depend a bit on the length of a post. What I have read is that the better your post the more you receive in gold, food and wood when they do the hourly granting of such goods. I haven't posted often but I guess the more you do, the better it is for you. |
| Posted by: gandolf3339 02-Mar-2009, 12:29 PM |
| MacLaren Posted on 02-Mar-2009, 08:06 AM mmmmmmmmmmmm Coffee..........my favorite as well. I guess it does depend a bit on the length of a post. What I have read is that the better your post the more you receive in gold, food and wood when they do the hourly granting of such goods. I haven't posted often but I guess the more you do, the better it is for you. Lady MacLaren it is not the better the post but the better your post rating the makes a difference in resources, Now I have heard the more you put in your post the more it will raise your post rating, that a few words like just yes or no to something, will not help much. From all I have read I think they want you to put some thought in to the subject you are posting on. Hope this helps and I hope I am doing it right. |
| Posted by: MacLaren 02-Mar-2009, 09:44 PM |
| You are quite right Lord Gandolf. My wording sometimes overides my thinking. Too much coffee, I think......lol. |
| Posted by: englishmix 03-Mar-2009, 10:51 PM |
| I would think any post would help your rating and certainly the frequency of posting, but those which are of some length, engaging and encourage a response just might improve ones rating. What say ye? (hmmm... let me see how my rating has changed...) |
| Posted by: MacLaren 04-Mar-2009, 06:39 AM |
| I agree.......and I guess that the more often you post the better your ranking becomes. |
| Posted by: Dogshirt 04-Mar-2009, 07:06 AM |
| Post early and post often! To borrow an old line. |
| Posted by: sisterknight 04-Mar-2009, 09:26 AM |
| gandolf- does that mean i can talk someone's ear off???i've been accused of gregariousness(?) i hope that's a word, but one never know, eh??? i don't know about the rest of you lot but if it'll help get more supplies and gold i'm sure i could talk..wel in this case it would be type more!!hahahaha |
| Posted by: jedibowers 04-Mar-2009, 02:25 PM |
| Last time I posted, my post rating went down. It was a shorter post, so I'm thinking that maybe the length does have something to do with it. |
| Posted by: MacLaren 05-Mar-2009, 06:13 PM |
| All I know is that one day my score is higher than it is on other days, and that my resources grow more on the days that my score is higher. Oh well at least I can feed my workers now, there have been times when I wasn't so sure if I was doing any of this right but I seem to be catching on faster everyday........lol |