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  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 27, 2017 1:37PM

    It's about time right? Congratulations! I enjoy your posts.

  • coindeucecoindeuce Posts: 13,496 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I wonder what it takes to earn that coveted 5th star though ?

    "Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
    http://www.american-legacy-coins.com

  • AmazonXAmazonX Posts: 680 ✭✭✭✭

    They say you are only considered an expert, when someone else calls you an expert.

  • 10000lakes10000lakes Posts: 811 ✭✭✭✭
    edited July 27, 2017 1:54PM

    @coindeuce said:
    I wonder what it takes to earn that coveted 5th star though ?

    I believe it happens when you get over 1000 points.
    4 stars happens at 500 points.

  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,068 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations my coin brother :) You da man now!!!

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @coindeuce said: "I wonder what it takes to earn that coveted 5th star though?"

    I am a curious sort so when I joined CU I tried to figure out the "ropes" by looking at members profiles.

    Based on that, this is my guess as there are a lot of factors involved. I believe the main thing is the number of points a member accrues. Time on CU probably counts also yet the knowledge of the member is very important. Example: If a John Albanese, Eric Newman, etc signed up as an unknown and was an active member on a daily basis, my guess is they would get five stars in less than a year. Most points seem to come from the agrees and likes a member has. However, there is more going on than that. I believe the moderators also judge members on the quality of the discussions they start and the "traffic" they generate. For example, a discussion with 1.2K views and a large # of replies certainly should add points even if no one agrees or likes the post. We are also probably judged on our opinions.

    It boils down to this: I'm guessing as only the Mods know for sure. There are some unexplained ratings on CU where novices with very few posts, agrees, and likes are "Master Collectors." There are also some very prolific and famous members here who don't fit my suggestions above.

  • coindeucecoindeuce Posts: 13,496 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There may be an algorithm that determines star ratings, but I doubt that there is any proactive involvement by mods to that extent.

    "Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
    http://www.american-legacy-coins.com

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @coindeuce said:
    There may be an algorithm that determines star ratings, but I doubt that there is any proactive involvement by mods to that extent.

    Of course there is a "set of rules" (algorithm) that runs this forum. What I'm stating that there is more than a computer assigning points and stars. Proof of this is to take out a sheet of paper and start clicking on the 4 & 5 star members. Record their total stats like the back of a baseball card. I'll bet someone can figure it out.

    Example: It is very easy to figure out the system for "badges." Reach a certain number of "Likes," get a badge. I don't think this is computer generated as a member may get 267 "Likes" before the 250 "Likes" badge appears in the profile weeks later.

    I'm done here as I need to keep in mind that "Curiosity killed the cat."

  • PRECIOUSMENTALPRECIOUSMENTAL Posts: 961 ✭✭✭✭
    edited July 27, 2017 2:41PM

    With all due respect, I think you have set a record for disagrees!
    Just like work, get 1000 attaboys, all it takes is one "Oh sh*t" and your score goes back to zero!
    I just looked, you have 4 STARS, I only have 3! :)

  • Natchez14Natchez14 Posts: 81 ✭✭

    I got bumped to "Veteran" today. It feels good, but nothing like being an expert. Congrats Smitty! But don't get the big head :smiley:

    Successful transactions with Schmitz7, Bigbuck1975, chumley, CCHunter, Smittys, Gerard, Tookybandit, MorganMan94, LogPotato, coinlieutenant, GoldCoin98, pcgs69, Kccoin, ajaan, JBN, BLee23,....

  • CascadeChrisCascadeChris Posts: 2,529 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @AmazonX said:
    They say you are only considered an expert, when someone else calls you an expert.

    I'm not sure either as I ascended to it very quickly. I've always been a quick study though.

    The more you VAM..
  • yosclimberyosclimber Posts: 5,044 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 27, 2017 3:26PM

    We have discussed the "star system" on prior threads, such as:
    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/11731551#Comment_11731551
    Here's what we figured out:
    * = 0 - 49 points [Member]
    ** = 50 - 99 [Veteran]
    *** = 100 - 499 [Collector]
    **** = 500 - 999 [Expert Collector]
    ***** = 1000 + [Master Collector]

    Note that your exact "points" value is not displayed on your post - only the "Posts" (a count) is displayed.
    And "points" have only been awarded since the new Forum software was released (some months ago).
    For example, that's why I have 1,478 Posts, but under 1,000 "points" - many of my posts were prior to the new software.

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 27, 2017 5:08PM

    @yosclimber said: "We have discussed the "star system" on prior threads, such as:

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/11731551#Comment_11731551
    Here's what we figured out:
    * = 0 - 49 points [Member]
    ** = 50 - 99 [Veteran]
    *** = 100 - 499 [Collector]
    **** = 500 - 999 [Expert Collector]
    ***** = 1000 + [Master Collector]

    Note that your exact "points" value is not displayed on your post - only the "Posts" (a count) is displayed.
    And "points" have only been awarded since the new Forum software was released (some months ago).
    For example, that's why I have 1,478 Posts, but under 1,000 "points" - many of my posts were prior to the new software."

    Yep, Note that I was the OP and you helped figure it out.

    Thanks, but that does not reveal how to get the "HIDDEN" points. Example: One well deserved 5 star member has total 931 likes/agrees (you get a point for each) soooo...the kick that got him over 1000 is what?

  • yosclimberyosclimber Posts: 5,044 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 27, 2017 6:23PM

    I could probably figure out the formula used in the point system by running a linear regression. Or by experimentation.

    Experimentation:
    1 point per Like
    1 point per Agree
    0 points per LOL

    Linear regression:
    1 point per Like
    1 point per Agree
    9 points per Badge
    no significant coefficients on the other variables (disagree, LOL, spam, abuse, Posts, visits).

                       Method of estimation = Ordinary Least Squares
    
    
    Dependent variable: POINTS
    Current sample:  1 to 23
    Number of observations:  23
    
            Mean of dep. var. = 803.478      LM het. test = .482364 [.487]
       Std. dev. of dep. var. = 970.145     Durbin-Watson = 2.74306 [<1.00]
     Sum of squared residuals = 6208.43  Jarque-Bera test = 3.81875 [.148]
        Variance of residuals = 477.571   Ramsey's RESET2 = 22.5201 [.000]
     Std. error of regression = 21.8534   F (zero slopes) = 4815.98 [.000]
                    R-squared = .999700    Schwarz B.I.C. = 112.692
           Adjusted R-squared = .999493    Log likelihood = -97.0145
    
                Estimated    Standard
     Variable  Coefficient     Error       t-statistic   P-value
     AGREE     1.06534       .052512       20.2878       [.000]
     LIKE      1.04998       .026114       40.2081       [.000]
     BADGES    9.00294       1.46602       6.14108       [.000]
     VISITS    .019446       .014853       1.30924       [.213]
     POSTS     .321762E-03   .172235E-02   .186815       [.855]
     LOL       .074424       .117276       .634603       [.537]
     DISAGREE  .018446       .024054       .766861       [.457]
     SPAM      -14.2605      8.43526       -1.69058      [.115]
     ABUSE     -.110200      3.51646       -.031338      [.975]
     C         -54.8503      27.6404       -1.98442      [.069]
    
  • MoldnutMoldnut Posts: 3,113 ✭✭✭✭

    That's not what PCGS thought with your last submission ;)

    Derek

    EAC 6024
  • WinLoseWinWinLoseWin Posts: 1,680 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Insider2 said:
    @yosclimber said: "We have discussed the "star system" on prior threads, such as:

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/11731551#Comment_11731551
    Here's what we figured out:
    * = 0 - 49 points [Member]
    ** = 50 - 99 [Veteran]
    *** = 100 - 499 [Collector]
    **** = 500 - 999 [Expert Collector]
    ***** = 1000 + [Master Collector]

    Note that your exact "points" value is not displayed on your post - only the "Posts" (a count) is displayed.
    And "points" have only been awarded since the new Forum software was released (some months ago).
    For example, that's why I have 1,478 Posts, but under 1,000 "points" - many of my posts were prior to the new software."

    Yep, Note that I was the OP and you helped figure it out.

    Thanks, but that does not reveal how to get the "HIDDEN" points. Example: One well deserved 5 star member has total 931 likes/agrees (you get a point for each) soooo...the kick that got him over 1000 is what?

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    Badges. The difference is badges. Sometimes you do need some stinking badges.
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    "To Be Esteemed Be Useful" - 1792 Birch Cent --- "I personally think we developed language because of our deep need to complain." - Lily Tomlin

  • LeeBoneLeeBone Posts: 4,598 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Smittys said:
    PCGS says so

    Well then, it must be true!!

  • LeeBoneLeeBone Posts: 4,598 ✭✭✭✭✭

    3,207 ✭✭✭

    I'm still just a Collector with this...

  • DontTellTheWifeDontTellTheWife Posts: 612 ✭✭✭

    @yosclimber said:
    I could probably figure out the formula used in the point system by running a linear regression. Or by experimentation.

    Experimentation:
    1 point per Like
    1 point per Agree
    0 points per LOL

    Linear regression:
    1 point per Like
    1 point per Agree
    9 points per Badge
    no significant coefficients on the other variables (disagree, LOL, spam, abuse, Posts, visits).

                       Method of estimation = Ordinary Least Squares
    
    
    Dependent variable: POINTS
    Current sample:  1 to 23
    Number of observations:  23
    
            Mean of dep. var. = 803.478      LM het. test = .482364 [.487]
       Std. dev. of dep. var. = 970.145     Durbin-Watson = 2.74306 [<1.00]
     Sum of squared residuals = 6208.43  Jarque-Bera test = 3.81875 [.148]
        Variance of residuals = 477.571   Ramsey's RESET2 = 22.5201 [.000]
     Std. error of regression = 21.8534   F (zero slopes) = 4815.98 [.000]
                    R-squared = .999700    Schwarz B.I.C. = 112.692
           Adjusted R-squared = .999493    Log likelihood = -97.0145
    
                Estimated    Standard
     Variable  Coefficient     Error       t-statistic   P-value
     AGREE     1.06534       .052512       20.2878       [.000]
     LIKE      1.04998       .026114       40.2081       [.000]
     BADGES    9.00294       1.46602       6.14108       [.000]
     VISITS    .019446       .014853       1.30924       [.213]
     POSTS     .321762E-03   .172235E-02   .186815       [.855]
     LOL       .074424       .117276       .634603       [.537]
     DISAGREE  .018446       .024054       .766861       [.457]
     SPAM      -14.2605      8.43526       -1.69058      [.115]
     ABUSE     -.110200      3.51646       -.031338      [.975]
     C         -54.8503      27.6404       -1.98442      [.069]
    

    Can't be 9 points per badge as I have 6 badges but only 39 points.

    Not to take away from op accomplishments, but let's face it , we all have our areas of expertise , and areas of..........non expertise. So this collector..... Expert system is really meaningless

    Again , not trying take away from op. Congrats!

  • yosclimberyosclimber Posts: 5,044 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 27, 2017 7:31PM

    Can't be 9 points per badge as I have 6 badges but only 39 points.

    It can be if there's a -54 intercept....
    (This would give some people negative points, though....).
    I'm still working on the model; might get a better fit....

    I agree, the points system is pretty much meaningless, unless it helps encourage some people to make posts which other people enjoy.
    For me, it's mostly just a puzzle to play with.

  • OldIndianNutKaseOldIndianNutKase Posts: 2,715 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There are some things that I just don't give a rat's ass about........and that is how many stars I have on this forum. If I ever get to 1000 points, I would probably get bammed and have to start over. Coinstartled is too good....he is an alt that has learned self restraint?

    OINK

  • yosclimberyosclimber Posts: 5,044 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 27, 2017 8:13PM

    I ran a model on 17 users who have joined since the new Forum software was released (October 11, 2016),
    since I figure all of their Activity would be counted by the new software.
    In this one, it's still 1 point per Agree and Like, and about 3.7 points per Badge, and 1 point for 3 Discussions started (and -2 points per 100 visits):

                           Method of estimation = Ordinary Least Squares
    
     Dependent variable: POINTS
     Number of observations:  17
    
            Mean of dep. var. = 217.471      LM het. test = 2.31408 [.128]
       Std. dev. of dep. var. = 387.432     Durbin-Watson = 1.68927 [<.762]
     Sum of squared residuals = 171.823  Jarque-Bera test = .797269 [.671]
        Variance of residuals = 17.1823   Ramsey's RESET2 = 1.66624 [.229]
     Std. error of regression = 4.14515   F (zero slopes) = 23294.2 [.000]
                    R-squared = .999928    Schwarz B.I.C. = 53.7008
           Adjusted R-squared = .999886    Log likelihood = -43.7846
    
                   Estimated    Standard
     Variable     Coefficient     Error       t-statistic   P-value
     AGREE        1.26451       .066270       19.0811       [.000]
     LIKE         1.09819       .049759       22.0704       [.000]
     BADGES       3.73125       .409017       9.12250       [.000]
     VISITS       -.026769      .539330E-02   -4.96331      [.001]
     POSTS        -.592302E-02  .025178       -.235249      [.819]
     DISCUSSIONS  .342122       .088372       3.87139       [.003]
     C            1.12983       1.76080       .641658       [.536]
    

    Since we are pretty sure the coefs on Agree and Like are 1, we can estimate a restricted model on the remainder
    net_points = points - agree - like :

     Dependent variable: NET_POINTS
     Number of observations:  17
    
            Mean of dep. var. = 56.4118      LM het. test = .389354 [.533]
       Std. dev. of dep. var. = 79.2276     Durbin-Watson = 2.26719 [<.923]
     Sum of squared residuals = 460.207  Jarque-Bera test = 1.45936 [.482]
        Variance of residuals = 38.3505   Ramsey's RESET2 = 16.9124 [.002]
     Std. error of regression = 6.19278   F (zero slopes) = 651.698 [.000]
                    R-squared = .995418    Schwarz B.I.C. = 59.2419
           Adjusted R-squared = .993890    Log likelihood = -52.1589
    
                   Estimated    Standard
     Variable     Coefficient     Error       t-statistic   P-value
     BADGES       3.16410       .574652       5.50612       [.000]
     VISITS       -.026593      .805673E-02   -3.30072      [.006]
     POSTS        .072720       .608082E-02   11.9590       [.000]
     DISCUSSIONS  .582124       .096400       6.03864       [.000]
     C            .636241       2.61948       .242888       [.812]
    

    My guess is that different Badges are worth different numbers of points?

  • ColonelJessupColonelJessup Posts: 6,442 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This is a trolling thread, right? :p

    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - Geo. Orwell
  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @WinLoseWin said:

    @Insider2 said:
    @yosclimber said: "We have discussed the "star system" on prior threads, such as:

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/11731551#Comment_11731551
    Here's what we figured out:
    * = 0 - 49 points [Member]
    ** = 50 - 99 [Veteran]
    *** = 100 - 499 [Collector]
    **** = 500 - 999 [Expert Collector]
    ***** = 1000 + [Master Collector]

    Note that your exact "points" value is not displayed on your post - only the "Posts" (a count) is displayed.
    And "points" have only been awarded since the new Forum software was released (some months ago).
    For example, that's why I have 1,478 Posts, but under 1,000 "points" - many of my posts were prior to the new software."

    Yep, Note that I was the OP and you helped figure it out.

    Thanks, but that does not reveal how to get the "HIDDEN" points. Example: One well deserved 5 star member has total 931 likes/agrees (you get a point for each) soooo...the kick that got him over 1000 is what?

    .
    .
    Badges. The difference is badges. Sometimes you do need some stinking badges.
    .
    .

    Badges are likes, agrees mostly and = points. LOL badges don't count for points and years around don't seem to matter much either. Example: Cascade made 5 stars in less than a year due to points and content.

    As I wrote. I'll bet a mod checks content, and what each member brings to the forums. IMO, that's where the "hidden" points are given.

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 27, 2017 8:59PM

    @LeeBone said:
    3,207 ✭✭✭

    I'm still just a Collector with this...

    You are a perfect example. not many points from likes and agrees but you are obviously important around here as you have over 100 (hidden) points for doing something else "right."

    @ColonelJessup is another fly-in-the-equation, IMO he has the knowledge and should be a 5 star member yet see his post above. Then again, the freedom of not giving a rat's butt about trivia is its own reward.

  • RegulatedRegulated Posts: 2,994 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I thought an expert was anyone fifty miles from home with a briefcase...


    What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 27, 2017 8:45PM

    For me, it's mostly just a puzzle to play with also. @yosclimber, you may be getting close as discussions started and the popularity of the discussion keeps the board active. Checked at NGC today and the forum is dead as usual.

    I still am 100 % convinced that human decisions are involved in some way with the point system. On occasion, I'll jump 3 points for one like and one agree. The one extra point comes from somewhere - and it ain't the tooth fairy! LOL.

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I heard this definition in a speech given by Charles Hoskins, a former Director of the ANA's Certification Service in D.C.

    The word "expert" has two roots, "ex" from or out of; and "pert" a little drip under pressure.

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 27, 2017 9:01PM

    @OldIndianNutKase said:
    There are some things that I just don't give a rat's ass about........and that is how many stars I have on this forum. If I ever get to 1000 points, I would probably get bammed and have to start over. Coinstartled is too good....he is an alt that has learned self restraint?

    OINK

    To each his/her own. One thing I don't give a rat's ass about is RED, BROWN, OR BLUE NDIAN CENTS!

    Only kidding but I got you for a minute right?

  • BillDugan1959BillDugan1959 Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 27, 2017 9:01PM

    An expert is someone who has been specifically called in by others to fix a problem that has occurred more than fifty miles away from his/her home.

  • 10000lakes10000lakes Posts: 811 ✭✭✭✭

    @Insider2 said:
    For me, it's mostly just a puzzle to play with also. @yosclimber, you may be getting close as discussions started and the popularity of the discussion keeps the board active. Checked at NGC today and the forum is dead as usual.

    I still am 100 % convinced that human decisions are involved in some way with the point system. On occasion, I'll jump 3 points for one like and one agree. The one extra point comes from somewhere - and it ain't the tooth fairy! LOL.

    By clinking on some of the newer members you can figure out how some of the points are earned.

    1 point for each like
    1 point for each agree
    2 points for the first comment badge
    5 points for most other badges.
    I think if you upload a profile pick that badge is worth 10 points.
    Probably some of the other badges are worth more than 5 points.
    Not sure if there is a subtraction of points if your post gets flagged as abuse.

    The people that have been here many years got a bunch of points and badges for the past years that they have been here once they started to post under the new software platform.

  • ldhairldhair Posts: 7,347 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Never knew there was so much to the point system. Looks like I have a ways to go to get 4 stars.

    Larry

  • mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Stupid me......I didn't even know we had points.
    I feel so ashamed....

  • yosclimberyosclimber Posts: 5,044 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 28, 2017 12:00AM

    @LeeBone said:
    3,207 ✭✭✭

    I'm still just a Collector with this...

    It's because the 3,207 Posts don't yield any "points" directly.
    Instead you need "Agrees" or "Likes" on the Posts to get "points", and those would mostly be on your Posts made since October 2016. (So the points system is biased towards posts made since October 2016).
    You currently have 246 points from 21 Agrees, 73 Likes, and 22 Badges.
    (Of course, it's all a bit of a game; the real value is in the content of your posts!).

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Probably if someone just posed the question to the pinned post about the new software, they could get an official answer....Cheers, RickO

  • LeeBoneLeeBone Posts: 4,598 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @yosclimber said:

    @LeeBone said:
    3,207 ✭✭✭

    I'm still just a Collector with this...

    It's because the 3,207 Posts don't yield any "points" directly.
    Instead you need "Agrees" or "Likes" on the Posts to get "points", and those would mostly be on your Posts made since October 2016. (So the points system is biased towards posts made since October 2016).
    You currently have 246 points from 21 Agrees, 73 Likes, and 22 Badges.
    (Of course, it's all a bit of a game; the real value is in the content of your posts!).

    Interesting.

    I just post on here with no regard to getting a "Like" or "Agree" and more about coins itself. :p

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 28, 2017 4:23PM

    @ricko said: "Probably if someone just posed the question to the pinned post about the new software, they could get an official answer....Cheers, RickO"

    I bet you will not! :wink:

    @LeeBone said:

    @yosclimber said:

    @LeeBone said:
    3,207 ✭✭✭

    I'm still just a Collector with this...

    It's because the 3,207 Posts don't yield any "points" directly.
    Instead you need "Agrees" or "Likes" on the Posts to get "points", and those would mostly be on your Posts made since October 2016. (So the points system is biased towards posts made since October 2016).
    You currently have 246 points from 21 Agrees, 73 Likes, and 22 Badges.
    (Of course, it's all a bit of a game; the real value is in the content of your posts!).

    Interesting.

    I just post on here with no regard to getting a "Like" or "Agree" and more about coins itself. :p

    That's what the forums are all about. As for me, I'm the kid who took everything apart to see how it worked. :smiley:

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