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Tron
05-08-2005, 04:15 AM
I am appalled.

I haven't visited http://www.hotornot.com since middle school, and I remember back then, as far as I was concerned, most of the ratings given were on the low side. Which is okay, as I'd rather have a couple of hot girls with low self-esteem as opposed to a bunch of ugly pigs thinking they're hot [censored].

I was bored tonight and for some reason or another, I went to Hot or Not. Well, things have changed. It is absolutely absurd the ratings that some of the pigs on there are getting. I have been doing my best to cut them down, but I can't do it alone.

This is a problem that needs to be addressed before ugly girls start thinking they're hot sh!t because they got a 7+ on Hot or Not.
PoBoy321
05-08-2005, 04:21 AM
When I used to look at that site, I would frequently just put in 10 for everyone, just so that I could see the next picture.
fluxrad
05-08-2005, 04:22 AM
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When I used to look at that site, I would frequently just put in 10 for everyone, just so that I could see the next picture.

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ass.

this is serious business.
nothumb
05-08-2005, 04:24 AM
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PokerFink
05-08-2005, 04:34 AM
As anyone who scrolls around on HoN for 15+ minutes realizes, a 7 is a pretty bad score. 8 is somewhat decent, 9 is good looking, about 9.5 is hot.

Oh, and the scores are weighted and filtered, it isn't a true average of ratings given.
Tron
05-08-2005, 04:43 AM
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Oh, and the scores are weighted and filtered, it isn't a true average of ratings given.

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Say whaaaaat?
soah
05-08-2005, 04:45 AM
Hmm. The first picture I got:

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What others thought

9.9
based on 1136 votes
You rated her: 7

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There's definitely a problem there...
PoBoy321
05-08-2005, 04:48 AM
After a few pics...

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3.7
based on 4718 votes
You rated her: 10

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So I guess they're not all bad
PokerFink
05-08-2005, 04:49 AM
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Oh, and the scores are weighted and filtered, it isn't a true average of ratings given.

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Say whaaaaat?

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Displayed scores are higher than the actual scores (mathematical mean of all ratings). This is because low ratings, especially 1's, are weighted less than higher ratings. This is to lessen the impact of people that rate lots of people as a 1. I think 10's are also weighted less for the same reason.

The displayed score is actually a comparison to other members. For example, a score of 8.7 means that you are, roughly, in the 87% percentile when compared to all other HoN members in the same group (ie female 18-25).

The scores are also filtered to not include people who go through and vote 1 for everyone or 10 for everyone (I think).
Evan
05-08-2005, 04:50 AM
How the hell do you know this?
PoBoy321
05-08-2005, 04:52 AM
What the [censored]? (http://www.hotornot.com/r/?eid=BQEZOEK&key=SHX)
PokerFink
05-08-2005, 04:53 AM
Got bored one day and posted my picture. They explain this stuff when you join.

No, it's not there anymore.
Tron
05-08-2005, 04:58 AM
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What the [censored]? (http://www.hotornot.com/r/?eid=BQEZOEK&key=SHX)

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HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! 3.9!!! This is what I'm talking about, people!
JaBlue
05-08-2005, 04:58 AM
7
Tron
05-08-2005, 04:59 AM
The last thing this world needs is another ugly girl with an inflated ego.
PoBoy321
05-08-2005, 05:03 AM
I gave it a 10.
tbach24
05-08-2005, 08:39 AM
Wow, this got a 9.5. Just because someone has breasts doesn't mean they deserve a high score. Her face is disgusting.
http://pix2.hotornot.com/pics/HR/HR/HL/KU/BRAMALAWCBYY.jpg
MasterShakes
05-08-2005, 10:29 AM
This is no longer the site I once knew. Every time I voted, my vote was well lower than the average... every single time, and I am NOT a picky guy at all.
Evan
05-08-2005, 07:00 PM
http://www.hotornot.com/r/?eid=EMKYNEH&key=VJA

Go tell me I'm hot. Do it!
HopeydaFish
05-08-2005, 07:05 PM
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http://www.hotornot.com/r/?eid=EMKYNEH&key=VJA

Go tell me I'm hot. Do it!

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Hmmm...you're pretty much how I've always pictured most of the posters on here.
Evan
05-08-2005, 07:06 PM
Drunk?
fluxrad
05-08-2005, 07:07 PM
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Drunk?

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14
gorie
05-08-2005, 07:07 PM
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14

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haha that's what i was gonna say.
Evan
05-08-2005, 07:09 PM
Why would he picture most of the posters here as being 14?

Enough with this, go vote for me to be HOT!!
gorie
05-08-2005, 07:10 PM
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Why would he picture most of the posters here as being 14?

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do you read the forum ? /images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Evan
05-08-2005, 07:11 PM
Meh. Anyway, I am 20 but that picture was taken about a year and a half ago.
Klepton
05-08-2005, 07:57 PM
i gave you a 10, but i thought it meant how many inches tall you were

wow that was bad
Ianco15
05-08-2005, 07:59 PM
I just voted "1" for all the girls.
TimM
05-08-2005, 08:43 PM
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http://www.hotornot.com/r/?eid=EMKYNEH&key=VJA

Go tell me I'm hot. Do it!

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http://server2.uploadit.org/files/timm66-evan.jpg

I win!
Uston
05-08-2005, 08:55 PM
Not all scores are inflated. Jenna Jameson (http://www.hotornot.com/r/?eid=EMHEBLN&key=NWM) only got a 9.3.
Evan
05-08-2005, 09:11 PM
I'm only 6.4, you guys suck.
balkii
05-08-2005, 09:17 PM
this one made me spit [censored] on my monitor laughing:

http://pix2.hotornot.com/pics/HR/HR/HE/HZ/BLNUGSRAFBCT.JPG
offTopic
05-08-2005, 09:17 PM
I wish I'd've read the thread before giving the girl with the Northern Pike a 10. I'd've voted 9 instead, just for posing with the Northern Pike.