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Steve Metzler <smet...@indigo.ie> wrote:

>Kangaeru Hito 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

>Har har! Because of your ranting on about this topic, I've actually gained
>*more* respect for the World Charts. I had previously discounted them because I
>knew they had a relatively small voting population, and thus could be easily
>rigged by ballot stuffing. Just get everyone you know to vote for a particular
>title, and voila - it's numero uno. But then ... it looks like Jurgen himself
>pointed you here:

>http://www.worldcharts.com/_compilation.html

>For chrissakes, he's *explaining* the reasoning behind what he does! Is that why
>you're accusing him of throwing away votes?! Like, quit wasting our time. I'll
>bet anything that:

If he is using those algorithms as an explanation for why Sakura
Taisen is not hititng number 1, then he is LYING to the gullible
public. (I won't name any names)

This is the algorithm he as ADMITTED to using over e-mail:

if(title == "Sakura Taisen)
  rank != 1;

If you can see ANY fairness in this algorithm, then you DESERVE to be
duped.

>1. You've got everyone you know voting for this game to the exclusion of all
>others.
>2. It's mostly coming from the same geographical location.

Go into the details section and you can see the geographical locations
from which Sakura Taisen votes are coming.

>There are probably a few more reasons why the algorithm is throwing away your
>votes, but that'll do for now.

There is one, count 'em, ONE reason.  See above.

>Anyway, the World Charts has just gone way up in my 'esteem charts', and I might
>just start voting for *my* favourites now. On the other hand ... how much is a
>vote for Sakura Taisen coming from a new geographical location worth to you? :-)

It's kinda odd that you are respecting a chart because of the fact
that it is unfair.  You want a source?  Your paragraph, right here.


>Regards,
>Steve