Member Activity Ratings - Page 7

711 · 11-25-2007, 17:36

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Originally Posted by Konve

Is it looking at what has has happened in the last few weeks, or did it just start today and will work from here on?

As Marco is wont to say: I cannot discuss the dynamics of...

Hehe, j/k, the activity ratings take into account most past activity that is pre-existing in the forum database (post counts, threads started, etc.). However, because certain variables included in the activity calculation require logging of data that did not preexist, (such as blog entries, visiting certain pages, etc.), that data collection process has just begun.

As I mentioned earlier, now that the engine is collecting all those different data, the activity ratings will become gradually more definitive and reliable as we move forward. Once this "buffering" is complete, the formula will weigh a member's latest activity highest, meaning that even a post made 4 days ago will count more than a post made 14 days ago. Older data (more than 12 weeks or so) is also included in the activity calculation, albeit with lower weighting in the formula.

The forumula is configured to encourage not just activity in bursts, but also continued and consistent participation in the forum community. And as mentioned above, quailty is just as (if not more) important than quantity with regard to posts; it's possible to achieve a higher activity rating without an obscenely high post count. Creating threads weighs more than responding to others' threads. Creating threads in the proper forums (as a rough rule, the more general a forum is, the less weight it has; the more specific, the more weight) also helps. One good-sized opening post in a targeted forum could easily be worth 50 random one-line posts scattered around the forum (especially if those posts are in places like the Off-Topic forums, or General Discussion).

Ok, I've said too much... part of the fun is figuring this stuff out on your own, don't you think?

Acronoid · 11-25-2007, 17:42

But since I always post in bursts, this would mean that my activity rating would be like a roller coaster going up and down
hmm, kinda logical if ya think of it

...if only I could spam the forum every day

711 · 11-25-2007, 17:47

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Originally Posted by Acronoid

But since I always post in bursts, this would mean that my activity rating would be like a roller coaster going up and down
hmm, kinda logical if ya think of it

...if only I could spam the forum every day

By "bursts" I meant: post heavily for 2-3 months, then completely disappear for 2+ months. In that case, the user's activity rating would drop pretty quickly during those 2 months away.

Acronoid · 11-25-2007, 17:50

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Originally Posted by 711

By "bursts" I meant: post heavily for 2-3 months, then completely disappear for 2+ months. In that case, the user's activity rating would drop pretty quickly during those 2 months away.

How does this explain I was on 26% this morning, while I'm on 19% 9hours later
and in mean time I made a blog and did a post or 2

711 · 11-25-2007, 18:01

One feature that may be implemeted in conjunction with the new activity ratings is promotion to slightly enhanced usergroups at certain levels of activity. These usergroups would include higher allowances on many forum features (e.g. PM mailbox size, Avatar & Profile image dimensions, EFD store discounts, etc), much like the current Premium Memberships.

They would also include a ribbon below the forum avatar, similar to premium members, moderators, reporters.

I am thinking of two levels of these promotions:

Active Member: Minimum Activity Rating = XX% (TBD, Once the ratings stabilize and we have a good idea of what a proper requirement would be).
Dedicated Member: Need to maintain Active Member status uninterrupted for XX days. (also TBD).

More info will come on this feature once I nail down all the details.

711 · 11-25-2007, 18:05

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Originally Posted by Acronoid

How does this explain I was on 26% this morning, while I'm on 19% 9hours later
and in mean time I made a blog and did a post or 2

As I said above:

The data is not presented in real-time, there are automatic periodic updates of the datastore cache for non-essential data like this
The system is still gathering its "buffer" stats, so the numbers may jump around a bit in the first few days while the data is collected.

Acronoid · 11-25-2007, 18:07

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Originally Posted by 711

As I said above:

The data is not presented in real-time, there are automatic periodic updates of the datastore cache for non-essential data like this
The system is still gathering its "buffer" stats, so the numbers may jump around a bit in the first few days while the data is collected.

O nice, really cool. I already thought about the massive processor usage it would take if it was done real time. Stupid me

btw, I got a new thought: could you make a very active member a hyperactive member J/K

Konve · 11-25-2007, 18:08

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Originally Posted by 711

As Marco is wont to say: I cannot discuss the dynamics of...

Ok, I've said too much... part of the fun is figuring this stuff out on your own, don't you think?

Obviously you either are Marco himself, or you are working next to him at Mindark HQ.

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Originally Posted by Acronoid

How does this explain I was on 26% this morning, while I'm on 19% 9hours later
and in mean time I made a blog and did a post or 2

The system was looking continiouslly into your, and everyone elses, past and found that you had been a bit nasty last week, or something.

Edit: I am so slow.