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Re: World Charts Corrupt?!

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From: kelv... Kelvin Lim
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 00:00
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On Mon, 15 Jun 1998 13:13:12 -0500, "Kangaeru Hito"
<gat...@ix.netcom.com> wrote:

>It seems as though some people in World Charts have purposely kept a certain
>game on the console chart (Sakura Taisen) from reaching the #1 position
>despite more votes.  If it occurs there it could occur on any of the charts.
>I'm planning to boycott the charts unless a response is made, I'd urge
>others to do the same.
>
>This information was found on this page:
>http://pei.physics.sunysb.edu/~ming/anime/sakura/worldchart.html

I don't know whether you realise this, but the World Charts uses a
rather complex set of calculations and algorithms to determine the
rankings, not simply a direct count of the number of votes. I'd
suggest you go find out more about this before jumping to any
conclusions.

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From: kelv...@pacific.net.sg (Kelvin Lim)
Subject: Re: World Charts Corrupt?!
Date: 1998/06/17
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