FC contest suggestion

[falcon9]

FC contest suggestion:

Participants guess who will reach the newly-inaugurated Platinum posting level, (@ 4,000 posts), and when.  Pays whatever Kohler/Admin deems appropriate for such a contest.   

[SherylsShado]

Great idea!  My prediction would be that falcon9 reaches that on 5/20/2012!

[falcon9]

Great idea!  My prediction would be that falcon9 reaches that on 5/20/2012!

*chuckle*  Wouldn't I need about 80 posts per day to make that deadline though?  FC stats show an average of about 7 posts per/day so, that should be around June 20th, (23 days from now).  By now however, you're probably aware that "average" doesn't accurately place me on a bell-curve.  

[SherylsShado]

Great idea!  My prediction would be that falcon9 reaches that on 5/20/2012!

*chuckle*  Wouldn't I need about 80 posts per day to make that deadline though?  FC stats show an average of about 7 posts per/day so, that should be around June 20th, (23 days from now).  By now however, you're probably aware that "average" doesn't accurately place me on a bell-curve.  

You only average 7 posts per day...seriously??  That doesn't seem accurate, you reached so many posts so fast...only 7 per day?   

[falcon9]

Great idea!  My prediction would be that falcon9 reaches that on 5/20/2012!

*chuckle*  Wouldn't I need about 80 posts per day to make that deadline though?  FC stats show an average of about 7 posts per/day so, that should be around June 20th, (23 days from now).  By now however, you're probably aware that "average" doesn't accurately place me on a bell-curve.  

You only average 7 posts per day...seriously??  That doesn't seem accurate, you reached so many posts so fast...only 7 per day?  

Less than 7 according to FC:
"falcon9 summary - Posts: 3840 (6.882 per day)"

This would be an average, spread out over the total period of time posting to the forums, (which I didn't begin doing until 2011).

[falcon9]

Great idea!  My prediction would be that falcon9 reaches that on 5/20/2012!

My predictions are .........  *

"falcon9" - goes Platinum on 06/06/12 at 6PM PST
"old buddy" - goes Platinum on 12/12/12 at 12PM PST

*- addendum for Kohler: limit the number of guesses in the 'pool' and no duplicates (first to guess a date & time locks that slot out), Kohler decides what bonus amount the closest guesser gets?

[falcon9]

Great idea!  My prediction would be that falcon9 reaches that on 5/20/2012!

My predictions are .........  *

"falcon9" - goes Platinum on 06/06/12 at 6PM PST
"old buddy" - goes Platinum on 12/12/12 at 12PM PST

* - addendum for Kohler:  limit the number of guesses in the 'pool' and no duplicates (first to guess a date & time locks that slot out), Kohler decides what bonus amount the closest guesses receives and the 'nominees' aren't prohibited from participation?

[SherylsShado]

6/6 @ 6 pm eh?   If you're going to take THAT long...someone else just may beat you to it...

[falcon9]

6/6 @ 6 pm eh?   If you're going to take THAT long...someone else just may beat you to it...

That 'unofficial' guess was made because of the numerical (in)significance alone since such a contest is still unofficial.  However, look at how many posts are needed to hit 4,000 now ... isn't my nearest competition over 500 away from that mark?

[SherylsShado]

6/6 @ 6 pm eh?   If you're going to take THAT long...someone else just may beat you to it...

That 'unofficial' guess was made because of the numerical (in)significance alone since such a contest is still unofficial.  However, look at how many posts are needed to hit 4,000 now ... isn't my nearest competition over 500 away from that mark?

Well, if you only plan to average 7 posts a day...if I have any "free time" coming up this week, I might 'catch up'.  Who knows?    
 (You can relax...I have two classes to attend for work and training until the end of the month still.  FC is helping me cope with the "anxiety".  I could never find the time to do that many posts right now.)  Good Luck though and hopefully Admin loves the contest idea!!

[falcon9]

Well, if you only plan to average 7 posts a day...

No that's just the average spread-out since the time I began posting, (actually @ 6.977 per day but, close enough).

...if I have any "free time" coming up this week, I might 'catch up'.  Who knows?    
 (You can relax...I have two classes to attend for work and training until the end of the month still.  FC is helping me cope with the "anxiety".  I could never find the time to do that many posts right now.)

While the upcoming "Post Mania" contest will no doubt boost participants posting stats considerably, that hasn't begun as yet and I may have built-up a substantial lead just by making 'normal' posts, (possibly 'abnormal' ones, depending upon who is judging them).

Good Luck though and hopefully Admin loves the contest idea!!

Thanks, "Sheryls" - so far, Admin hasn't commented on the contest suggestion but, it might still happen.  Even if it doesn't, maybe Admin will soon consider instituting a "Diamond" level or some such.  

[Kohler]

"While the upcoming "Post Mania" contest will no doubt boos[t] participants posting stats considerably,"

Posts in those forums do not count as to not skew such posting stats.

[falcon9]

"While the upcoming "Post Mania" contest will no doubt boos[t] participants posting stats considerably,"

Posts in those forums do not count as to not skew such posting stats.

I see, thank you for the clarification.  What about the other contest suggestion?

'FC contest suggestion:

Participants guess who will reach the newly-inaugurated Platinum posting level, (@ 4,000 posts), and when.  Pays whatever Kohler/Admin deems appropriate for such a contest.'

[falcon9]

Good Luck though and hopefully Admin loves the contest idea!!

Being the 'first to Platinum' has been an uneventful event so far today however, no doubt I'll be lavished with gifts, women and liquor as the festivities ensue.   


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[SherylsShado]