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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:

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.

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

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? :-)

Regards,
Steve