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| (...) Well that depends on how much "extra precedence" is given. That point aside, perhaps a cynic would admit that the fact that more than half of the last 100 messages have been highlight/spotlighted is quite impressive. Is any other group better? (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
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| (...) yes, it's autogenerated, from the database's idea of what the charter is for that group. Dan (25 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
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| In lugnet.admin.general, Scott Arthur writes: <snip> From: (URL) precedence is given to announcements and lower to administravia, market, and off-topic messages. " 8 out of 10 proves only that the algorithm is working as designed, and boosting (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
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| (...) It appears that you are more cynical than I. However, even a cynic has to admit that 8/10 is a good strike rate... Scott A (who is not one bit cynical) (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
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| (...) Right. The algorithm for determining the entries into top stories automatically gives heavier weight to stuff posted into .announce... a fine example of the law of unintended consequences, subclass "you get what you measure for"... ++Lar (25 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
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