Author: Zheng Zhixian
Date: 17:53:21 09/09/05
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On September 09, 2005 at 20:37:59, Steve B wrote: >> >>Ever wonder why you keep failing to win? It can't be due to lack of >>contribution, you ain't a programmer, but you organise CCT, host crafty etc.. > >the ballots are arranged in Alphabetical order starting with the first initial >of the nominees last name > >Petes last name starts with an "S" and as such he appears low on the nominating >ballot > >in the last four elections of the CCC and the CTF the nominees that won were >listed first on the ballots in something like 65- 70% of the time >indicating that those who do vote ,simply click on the first three names they >see > >i keep advising Pete to change his last name to Ckinner (just for election >purposes) much like an actor will have a stage name apart from his real name >sadly however he refuses my advice Is that really such a big factor? Randomise the names then.
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