New feature for the DUmp

[thundley4]

Skinner ADMIN  (1000+ posts)             Wed Sep-30-09 12:02 PM
Original message
Elad and EarlG put together a new function based on recs/unrecs: The Top Tens Page   
   

 
When we unveiled the unrecommend function a few months back, the primary goal was to change the content of the Greatest Page. But many DUers suggested that it would be cool to be able to crunch the numbers to get different lists of discussion threads on DU. With that in mind, EarlG and Elad have put together a new function that highlights different types of threads.

We call it the "Top Tens Page": http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=greatest_threads&topten=1

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

Currently there are four Top Ten lists on the page:

New And Hot
Recommendations + unrecommendations + replies = points (4 hours)
This is a list of the ten threads, started in the last four hours, that seem to be getting the most attention (both positive and negative). We create this list by adding the total number of recommendations, unrecommendations, and replies that a thread has received.

On The Fence
A close percentage of recommendations and unrecommendations (24 hours)
This is a list of the ten threads started in the last 24 hours that have received a similar number of recommendations and unrecommendations. Often, these are contentious issues where the DU membership are somewhat split. Threads must have a minimum of 10 replies and six total recs and unrecs to make it onto the list.

Most Discussed
The discussion threads with the most replies (24 hours)
This is a list of the ten threads started in the last 24 hours that have the most replies.

Just Recs
Recommendations only -- unrecommendations are not counted (24 hours)
This is a list of the ten threads started in the last 24 hours that have received the most positive recommendations. This is a nod to those of you who miss the old Greatest Page, from the days when there was no unrecommend function.

We have added a link to the top of the DU Greatest Page which leads to the new Top Tens Page. You can always access the page from there.

We think this adds a fun new dimension to DU, and gives all of our visitors a new way to experience the site.

If you have any questions or comments, please post them in this thread.

Skinner, EarlG, and Elad
DU Administrators.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x6663485

The usual asskissing follows.

ETA: link in the quote to the top tens page.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I love it everytime the DUmp adds new features.  It pisses off the masses to no end, and more free entertainment for us!

[asdf2231]

Part of the ongoing effort to make everyone at DU feel "Special".

Got news for you kids... If they have to dumb down the process by which you are appreciated it just makes you a ****ing idiot. 

[Toastedturningtidelegs]

God I wish they'd bring back the ATA Forum! It was just awesome!

[GOBUCKS]

Someone isn't being reverent enough in the Skimmer's presence:

dipsydoodle  (1000+ posts)      Wed Sep-30-09 12:08 PM
19. Will there be Rosettes too like Farmville ?

[Happy Fun Ball]

God I wish they'd bring back the ATA Forum! It was just awesome!

That and superblock. Oh, what a fun time that was...

[Reality vs DU]

ATA Forum and Suberblock???  Please tell me what these were, I'm sure they were entertaining

[Happy Fun Ball]

f I remember right, if you had someone on superblock, not only will you not see their posts, but they couldn't even post in (or possibly even read) one of your threads. And for an extra added bonus, ignore lists were made public.

As for ATA (Ask the Administrator), that was a separate forum where you could ask the administrators questions. It was a bit before my time on CU though.