Its a mystery

[sharonb]

Ok this is a total mystery to me. At the risk of sounding dumb has anyone worked out how these leader boards work? I have been watching the photo leader board on the main page  and am left wondering if the rankings are based on how many times things are favourited, number of views, comments ... what? 

I know I am supposed to be running the place but has anyone spotted a pattern I cant see because I am totally puzzled ...

Curious minds want to know ...

[sharonb]

No body made sense of them? Really?!! Now I don't feel so silly.
Toddles off and wipes brow in relief

[Barbara/Hopscotch]

Hi Sharon, I did a Google on this and I don't know if this of any help?

If so, you can explain it to us!

Barbara

[sharonb]

Hopscotch thanks for googling but I got that info in my email - but they do not tell me how leader boards work out what gets on top. I guess they are busy selling the idea which I can see is good as it means frequent posters, popular photos etc get highlighted. What I am trying to figure out is how they work. I was wondering if anyone else has seen a pattern because I cant

[Faith]

Have you figured this out. I'm just guessing, but I think it's the most recent posts, at least in part. Maybe it seems that way because it's in the leaderboard. Maybe a combination of rating and favoured items. ?? I never even looked at them before today since photos are on the main page. And now sf is in my reader!

[sharonb]

Hi Faith - I think with the photos its a combination of people commenting , favouriting and viewing - I am not sure -
Yes and RSS rules!!!

[Carol-Anne]

I had been wondering about that Sharon. I've just looked at the Top discussions and on the face of it they appear to be ranked according to most recent reply ... they I see that this discussion has a more recent reply that some ranked higher. As you say, it must be a combination of factors.

When the top photos were on the main page, they seemed to be self fulfilling. Because they were in the leader board everyone was interested to take a look and leave a comment, which kept them at the top of the leader board :-)

Not necessarily a bad thing. It is easy to miss lovely pictures when lots are being uploaded, as we have had over the last few days with the post a photo of your beadwork generating so much interest.

[Shirley]

I have just done a little exercise and basically all it proved is yes it is a mystery...however the photos are based on favourites for the week....so when does the week begin...it could be a wednesday....because anything before Wed 15 Sept has gone off the board. I wrote 5 columns..Views/fav/comments/stars and if there was any rhyme or reason, the following ratings are:
Based on Views: Anneliese p/card- 116; Linda's Fly stitch - 88; Raphaela ribbon - 65;
Favourites: Same order Anneliese/Linda/Raphael - 3-2-2
Comments in that order Anneliese/Linda/Raphael : 11-9-11;
Stars Anneliese/Linda/Raphael 4-5-5
The dates are from 16th to today although the last leaderb oard date is 20th Sept.
And I just had a notification that Linda added another photo so forget the above.
Some figures changed as I was doing this....
So if you can understand that you are right..confusing but this has filled in another hour of my day...

[sharonb]

Shirley I am giggling like crazy here as I thought I was the only other person who did stuff like this. There has to be a pattern- but goodness knows what

[Linda]

I gave up trying to figure it out. I did notice it, but am totally hopeless with these things. Shirley, you cracked me up with your analysis, good for you................

[Barbara/Hopscotch]

Now that I have wiped the ears of laughter away, thank you, Shirley for brightening our day!
Barbara

Shirley B said:

I have just done a little exercise and basically all it proved is yes it is a mystery...however the photos are based on favourites for the week....so when does the week begin...it could be a wednesday....because anything before Wed 15 Sept has gone off the board. I wrote 5 columns..Views/fav/comments/stars and if there was any rhyme or reason, the following ratings are:
Based on Views: Anneliese p/card- 116; Linda's Fly stitch - 88; Raphaela ribbon - 65;
Favourites: Same order Anneliese/Linda/Raphael - 3-2-2
Comments in that order Anneliese/Linda/Raphael : 11-9-11;
Stars Anneliese/Linda/Raphael 4-5-5
The dates are from 16th to today although the last leaderb oard date is 20th Sept.
And I just had a notification that Linda added another photo so forget the above.
Some figures changed as I was doing this....
So if you can understand that you are right..confusing but this has filled in another hour of my day...

[Barbara/Hopscotch]

ANd then my eyes!

Hopscotch said:

Now that I have wiped the ears of laughter away, thank you, Shirley for brightening our day!
Barbara

Shirley B said:

I have just done a little exercise and basically all it proved is yes it is a mystery...however the photos are based on favourites for the week....so when does the week begin...it could be a wednesday....because anything before Wed 15 Sept has gone off the board. I wrote 5 columns..Views/fav/comments/stars and if there was any rhyme or reason, the following ratings are:
Based on Views: Anneliese p/card- 116; Linda's Fly stitch - 88; Raphaela ribbon - 65;
Favourites: Same order Anneliese/Linda/Raphael - 3-2-2
Comments in that order Anneliese/Linda/Raphael : 11-9-11;
Stars Anneliese/Linda/Raphael 4-5-5
The dates are from 16th to today although the last leaderb oard date is 20th Sept.
And I just had a notification that Linda added another photo so forget the above.
Some figures changed as I was doing this....
So if you can understand that you are right..confusing but this has filled in another hour of my day...

[Brinda Crishna]

Any update on how it does work?