What is your Karma to Post ratio?

nrapallo · 04-22-2008, 04:08 PM

OK we have literary eggheads here, gadget freaks, programming gurus, but what about some simple math related ideas (for math geeks)?

In search of the Highest Karma to Posts ratio, but feel free to post your current ratio i.e. 'Karma number' divided by 'Number of Posts'

I know this breaks down for low post counts so we will have four categories:

A) Sub 100 posts
B) 100 or more posts
C) 1000 or more posts
D) 5000 or more posts

Rules:

1) Sub 100 posts: Looking for greater than 10 since when you start you have Karma=10 and Post=1. (There is no infinity, because once you post, then your post count is one! )

2) 100 or more posts: There are no rules!

nrapallo · 04-22-2008, 04:09 PM

OK I will start this off, my K:P ratio is 3.6 (=1510÷420) for Category B!

nrapallo · 04-22-2008, 10:37 PM

Ratios 101

The Karma to Posts ratio is defined as Numerator ÷ Denominator, or

Numerator = Top part of fraction i.e. 'Karma number'

divided by

Denominator = Bottom part of fraction i.e. 'Number of Posts'

Example: 1510 ÷ 420 = 3.6

montsnmags · 04-22-2008, 10:45 PM

Okay, so my numerator = A small parasite fish that can climb up a Mel Gibson

and my Denominator = the colour "gibbon".

So, my ratio is:

small fish ÷ the colour gibbon = Eleventy-bunyip

I think that's a high number, isn't it?

Cheers,
Marc (Mathematically I'm like A Beautiful Mind...but stupid)

RWood · 04-22-2008, 11:20 PM

OK, since Marc's zombies are a bit challenged today, his Karma ratio is 10.5 in Cat B.

Mine is 3.5 in Cat C

nrapallo · 04-22-2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montsnmags

So, my ratio is:
...
I think that's a high number, isn't it?

Cheers,
Marc (Mathematically I'm like A Beautiful Mind...but stupid)

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWood

OK, since Marc's zombies are a bit challenged today, his Karma ratio is 10.5 in Cat B.

Mine is 3.5 in Cat C

Quick, Marc, the answer is over RWood's shoulder, quick before he covers the answers...

moz · 04-23-2008, 12:48 AM

I'm not sure about this whole ratio thing, personally I'm more of a Karma Chameleon

nrapallo · 04-23-2008, 07:22 AM

OK poll time: get ready to vote, but bring a calculator/slide ruler/math wiz!

Azayzel · 04-23-2008, 09:37 AM

While this is an interesting idea, it doesn't really give you an idea of just how *novel* someone's ideas are based on their post-to-karma ratio. Why, you may ask?

Quite simple... if people with relatively high karma are hitting you up for your posts, then your karma will get a really big boost with just a few bumps; meanwhile, if you're helping out the little people (you know, newbies without any real karma boosting power), then your karma can be quite low even though you've been bumped a lot of times. A more precise indicator whould be the number of "actual" karma-bumps vs. # of posts posted, that will provide a more accurate representation of how helpful someone has been based on a majority vote instead of a "friends in high places" vote.

Just a thought...

nrapallo · 04-23-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azayzel

While this is an interesting idea, it doesn't really give you an idea of just how *novel* someone's ideas are based on their post-to-karma ratio. Why, you may ask?

Quite simple... if people with relatively high karma are hitting you up for your posts, then your karma will get a really big boost with just a few bumps; meanwhile, if you're helping out the little people (you know, newbies without any real karma boosting power), then your karma can be quite low even though you've been bumped a lot of times. A more precise indicator whould be the number of "actual" karma-bumps vs. # of posts posted, that will provide a more accurate representation of how helpful someone has been based on a majority vote instead of a "friends in high places" vote.

Just a thought...

Yes, it seems even here, it's who you know.

If you impress the "Movers & Shakers", then you're drowning in Karma. Do that to the average Joe and you eat Humble pie with a bit of Karma on top.

Point well taken!

JSWolf · 04-23-2008, 10:02 AM

I have no idea what mine is.

nrapallo · 04-23-2008, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I have no idea what mine is.

Ahem, *cough*, *cough*, second poll choice from the top, *cough*, *cough*.

GeoffC · 04-23-2008, 10:20 AM

I'd have a go - but I've forgotten how to use my slide rule ....

zelda_pinwheel · 04-23-2008, 10:36 AM

i had too much wine last night and you want me to do maths today ? my poor head...

Nate the great · 04-23-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nrapallo

OK poll time: get ready to vote, but bring a calculator/slide ruler/math wiz!

Oh, shoot. Does this mean I can't use my abacus?

View Poll Results: What is your Karma to Posts ratio? i.e your 'Karma number' divided by 'Number of Post
FOR ANY NUMBER OF POSTS: Negative	1	1.85%
FOR ANY NUMBER OF POSTS: Below 1	5	9.26%
A1) FOR SUB 100 POSTS: Below 10	4	7.41%
A2) FOR SUB 100 POSTS: Below 15	3	5.56%
A3) FOR SUB 100 POSTS: Below 20	1	1.85%
A4) FOR SUB 100 POSTS: Above 20	4	7.41%
B1) FOR 100 POSTS OR MORE: Below 2	5	9.26%
B2) FOR 100 POSTS OR MORE: Below 3	2	3.70%
B3) FOR 100 POSTS OR MORE: Below 5	6	11.11%
B4) FOR 100 POSTS OR MORE: Below 8	4	7.41%
B5) FOR 100 POSTS OR MORE: Above 8	3	5.56%
C1) FOR 1000 POSTS OR MORE: Below 2	1	1.85%
C2) FOR 1000 POSTS OR MORE: Below 3	1	1.85%
C3) FOR 1000 POSTS OR MORE: Below 4	1	1.85%
C4) FOR 1000 POSTS OR MORE: Below 5	3	5.56%
C5) FOR 1000 POSTS OR MORE: Above 5	0	0%
D1) FOR 5000 POSTS OR MORE: Below 1.5	1	1.85%
D2) FOR 5000 POSTS OR MORE: Below 2	1	1.85%
D3) FOR 5000 POSTS OR MORE: Below 2.5	0	0%
D4) FOR 5000 POSTS OR MORE: Below 3	0	0%
D5) FOR 5000 POSTS OR MORE: Above 3	0	0%
I don't know what Karma, Posts or Ratio is—Let me see the results	8	14.81%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

04-22-2008, 04:08 PM	#1
nrapallo GuteBook/Mobi2IMP Creator Posts: 2,958 Karma: 2530691 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: REB1200 EBW1150 Device: T1 NSTG iLiad_v2 NC Device: Asus_TF Next1 WPDN	What is your Karma to Posts ratio? OK we have literary eggheads here, gadget freaks, programming gurus, but what about some simple math related ideas (for math geeks)? In search of the Highest Karma to Posts ratio, but feel free to post your current ratio i.e. 'Karma number' divided by 'Number of Posts' I know this breaks down for low post counts so we will have four categories: A) Sub 100 posts B) 100 or more posts C) 1000 or more posts D) 5000 or more posts Rules: 1) Sub 100 posts: Looking for greater than 10 since when you start you have Karma=10 and Post=1. (There is no infinity, because once you post, then your post count is one! ) 2) 100 or more posts: There are no rules! Last edited by nrapallo; 04-22-2008 at 10:39 PM. Reason: clarified audience and make it easier to turn this into a poll!

04-22-2008, 04:09 PM	#2
nrapallo GuteBook/Mobi2IMP Creator Posts: 2,958 Karma: 2530691 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: REB1200 EBW1150 Device: T1 NSTG iLiad_v2 NC Device: Asus_TF Next1 WPDN	OK I will start this off, my K:P ratio is 3.6 (=1510÷420) for Category B! Last edited by nrapallo; 04-22-2008 at 10:38 PM.

04-23-2008, 07:22 AM	#8
nrapallo GuteBook/Mobi2IMP Creator Posts: 2,958 Karma: 2530691 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: REB1200 EBW1150 Device: T1 NSTG iLiad_v2 NC Device: Asus_TF Next1 WPDN	This thread is now a Poll! OK poll time: get ready to vote, but bring a calculator/slide ruler/math wiz!

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04-22-2008, 10:37 PM	#3
nrapallo GuteBook/Mobi2IMP Creator Posts: 2,958 Karma: 2530691 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: REB1200 EBW1150 Device: T1 NSTG iLiad_v2 NC Device: Asus_TF Next1 WPDN	Ratios 101 The Karma to Posts ratio is defined as Numerator ÷ Denominator, or Numerator = Top part of fraction i.e. 'Karma number' divided by Denominator = Bottom part of fraction i.e. 'Number of Posts' Example: 1510 ÷ 420 = 3.6

04-22-2008, 10:45 PM	#4
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	Okay, so my numerator = A small parasite fish that can climb up a Mel Gibson and my Denominator = the colour "gibbon". So, my ratio is: small fish ÷ the colour gibbon = Eleventy-bunyip I think that's a high number, isn't it? Cheers, Marc (Mathematically I'm like A Beautiful Mind...but stupid)

04-22-2008, 11:20 PM	#5
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	OK, since Marc's zombies are a bit challenged today, his Karma ratio is 10.5 in Cat B. Mine is 3.5 in Cat C

04-23-2008, 12:48 AM	#7
moz Addict Posts: 370 Karma: 1553 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbun Device: Kobo H2O	I'm not sure about this whole ratio thing, personally I'm more of a Karma Chameleon

04-23-2008, 09:37 AM	#9
Azayzel Cache Ninja! Posts: 643 Karma: 1002300 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: PRS-500, HTC Shift, iPod Touch, iPaq 4150, TC1100, Panasonic WordsGear	While this is an interesting idea, it doesn't really give you an idea of just how novel someone's ideas are based on their post-to-karma ratio. Why, you may ask? Quite simple... if people with relatively high karma are hitting you up for your posts, then your karma will get a really big boost with just a few bumps; meanwhile, if you're helping out the little people (you know, newbies without any real karma boosting power), then your karma can be quite low even though you've been bumped a lot of times. A more precise indicator whould be the number of "actual" karma-bumps vs. # of posts posted, that will provide a more accurate representation of how helpful someone has been based on a majority vote instead of a "friends in high places" vote. Just a thought...

04-23-2008, 10:02 AM	#11
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,897 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I have no idea what mine is.

04-23-2008, 10:20 AM	#13
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,600 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	I'd have a go - but I've forgotten how to use my slide rule ....

04-23-2008, 10:36 AM	#14
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	i had too much wine last night and you want me to do maths today ? my poor head...

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