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Every month Newschoolers will post a thread allowing you to vote for the next MOTM from a pool of worthy members. Cast your vote now for the next MOTM!
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TeafastI don't know who any of these people are
Let me introduce myself. I am Cy Whitling. I take pictures, the current POD is mine as well as seven others previously this season. Feel free to browse my photos and news. I post mostly in gear talk and M&A, I tend to lurk a lot in NSG since fighting on the internet is much more fun to watch than to participate in. I have also written some news and made some videos (mostly of me crashing) that are also in my profile. Feel free to hit me up with any questions or criticisms. Also, the other members in the poll should post in here so we can get to know everyone.
Thanks!
BWalmer4 of 5 of them are purple names...last months was a purple name....I'm starting to see a trend here....
Biggest trend is that contributing content gets you the Karmaz.
The poll is chosen out of the top five Karma gainers from the last month. You can get Karmaz from doing stuff on the site - whether that is creating content, starting good discussions, reviewing gear or simply contributing quality comments and posts.
We wanted to put the human element into it though, so its out to you guys for the vote!
Mr.BishopBiggest trend is that contributing content gets you the Karmaz.The poll is chosen out of the top five Karma gainers from the last month. You can get Karmaz from doing stuff on the site - whether that is creating content, starting good discussions, reviewing gear or simply contributing quality comments and posts.
We wanted to put the human element into it though, so its out to you guys for the vote!
So its going to be a bunch of purple names every month, seeing that they do media stuff for NS and are always putting things on the site. Not really fair to other deserving members who don't "work" for NS.
Mr.BishopBiggest trend is that contributing content gets you the Karmaz.The poll is chosen out of the top five Karma gainers from the last month. You can get Karmaz from doing stuff on the site - whether that is creating content, starting good discussions, reviewing gear or simply contributing quality comments and posts.
We wanted to put the human element into it though, so its out to you guys for the vote!
I understand, and I don't really have a problem with it cause they put out good content. But if you think about it, it's essentially their "job" to put out content...and generally their content is pushed harder than others via other social media outlets, which leads to move views and ratings, which leads to more karma. So they're basically get extra rewards for doing their "job" while others who aren't in any of the official programs that also put out good content get nothing. It's kinda the same reason that mods/admins/orange names aren't qualified for member of the month...cause they'll always win. Just something to consider.
.Hugo.So its going to be a bunch of purple names every month, seeing that they do media stuff for NS and are always putting things on the site. Not really fair to other deserving members who don't "work" for NS.
That's only true if they are the only ones putting out things on the site. The other deserving members will show up if they do put out good content (case in point, j-cal).
It's flawed logic to say that because their work landed them in their program, they shouldn't be eligible for anything outside the program. If anything, it should incentivize people to start putting out good content.
For example cydwhit could still be blue, yet he'd still be on the list because he would be putting out banger photos regardless (take a look back in like january or december when he wasn't purple, he landed POTD at least 3 or 4 times in two weeks). The color doesn't really change anything when it comes to quality content. On the home page when you see a rad photo you won't be able to tell if the name underneath it is purple/blue/orange.
BWalmerI understand, and I don't really have a problem with it cause they put out good content. But if you think about it, it's essentially their "job" to put out content...and generally their content is pushed harder than others via other social media outlets, which leads to move views and ratings, which leads to more karma. So they're basically get extra rewards for doing their "job" while others who aren't in any of the official programs that also put out good content get nothing. It's kinda the same reason that mods/admins/orange names aren't qualified for member of the month...cause they'll always win. Just something to consider.
P.S. your article was rad and got almost 10k views, although I still think that Candide wins without a doubt. Quality content is colorblind :)
put out a couple more of those and you'll for sure be rewarded for that.
nutz.P.S. your article was rad and got almost 10k views, although I still think that Candide wins without a doubt. Quality content is colorblind :)put out a couple more of those and you'll for sure be rewarded for that.
He should be rewarded because flashkick is a killer skier and has always been like the most helpful dude in GT. But thats not how the motm crap works...even though hes easily in the top 1% of helpful and contributing members. Very little karma for helping dudes choose the right ski day in and day out.
Too bad his knowledge and kick ass skiing ability dont translate over to instagram and snapchat and whatever lame shit determines motm.
My vote is for flashkick
BWalmerI understand, and I don't really have a problem with it cause they put out good content. But if you think about it, it's essentially their "job" to put out content...and generally their content is pushed harder than others via other social media outlets, which leads to move views and ratings, which leads to more karma. So they're basically get extra rewards for doing their "job" while others who aren't in any of the official programs that also put out good content get nothing. It's kinda the same reason that mods/admins/orange names aren't qualified for member of the month...cause they'll always win. Just something to consider.
You have to remember though, that putting out content for the site is part of the entire site experience. Purple names aren't arbitrarily chosen, they were chosen due to their performance.
I completely agree with you that Mousseau or myself shouldn't be eligible to win, as we get a completely unfair advantage... but the purple names are no different than anyone else just putting effort in.
In fact, you basically get a purple name by amassing content Karma. They're members, and any of you out there that want to start contributing can become part of that team too.
Additionally, this is the reason we put in the public vote to the system. We wanted to be sure that those who got in the top five all had a chance based on nuances of different things than just the Karma.
Finally - make sure that if someone rad really helps you out, you jump in there and give them a 10/10. That multiplier counts for way more than almost anything else.
El_Barto.He should be rewarded because flashkick is a killer skier and has always been like the most helpful dude in GT. But thats not how the motm crap works...even though hes easily in the top 1% of helpful and contributing members. Very little karma for helping dudes choose the right ski day in and day out.Too bad his knowledge and kick ass skiing ability dont translate over to instagram and snapchat and whatever lame shit determines motm.
My vote is for flashkick
Then your problem lies in the way karma is configured I guess. It's not a perfect system by any means, if only there was a way to determine whether or not someone was extremely helpful. The way the forums work atm, I'm pretty sure it'd be the funniest members who'd snag member of the month, not the most helpful.
I agree though, BWalmer you're a rad dude. Keep on killing it, you're much appreciated on NS!
nutz.Then your problem lies in the way karma is configured I guess. It's not a perfect system by any means, if only there was a way to determine whether or not someone was extremely helpful. The way the forums work atm, I'm pretty sure it'd be the funniest members who'd snag member of the month, not the most helpful.I agree though, BWalmer you're a rad dude. Keep on killing it, you're much appreciated on NS!
It actually does take it into account - though it isn't perfect. The more that you give them in karma (when you rate them out of 10) the more that it boosts their Karma. The user still has to contribute in other ways to get their base number up - but this helps.
Honestly the single best way you can get mad karmaz is by posting really good threads. If you get a thread that you start, which gets tonnes of upvotes and blasts out into a huge multi-pager you can decimate any content creator.
The bottom line is that the members of our content community (purple names) have been busting their asses over the last month and that's why you're seeing them crop up.
Mr.HuckVoting for Erica. Not that I don't have most of the other nominees rated 10/10, but I just checked and there doesn't appear to have ever been a pink name member of the month. It's probably long overdue.
mmccarthy14Gotta vote for Erica, she's a baws
Mr.BishopThe bottom line is that the members of our content community (purple names) have been busting their asses over the last month and that's why you're seeing them crop up.
no joke. you should see my ass right now.
But in all seriousness. Stoked & honored to see my name on the list. Anyone who has ever thought about contributing, start doing it- Jason, Bishop & everyone else really notices. if you have a passion, chase it. Crazy to see what opportunities open up, and you don't need a purple name to do it.
Mr.BishopYou have to remember though, that putting out content for the site is part of the entire site experience. Purple names aren't arbitrarily chosen, they were chosen due to their performance.I completely agree with you that Mousseau or myself shouldn't be eligible to win, as we get a completely unfair advantage... but the purple names are no different than anyone else just putting effort in.
In fact, you basically get a purple name by amassing content Karma. They're members, and any of you out there that want to start contributing can become part of that team too.
Additionally, this is the reason we put in the public vote to the system. We wanted to be sure that those who got in the top five all had a chance based on nuances of different things than just the Karma.
Finally - make sure that if someone rad really helps you out, you jump in there and give them a 10/10. That multiplier counts for way more than almost anything else.
Like I siad, I don't really have a problem with it because they do put out such great content and are a deserving part of the community. I'm just pointing out that they'll tend to have the higher karama rating of the month because they focus on putting out so much content. I wouldn't surprised if that over the course of the next 12 months that purple names get MOTM the majority of the time because of that. Eventually it will be weeded out because they'll all win it and then it'll move on to others (another reason it doesn't matter to me), I just thought I'd point it out.
BWalmerLike I siad, I don't really have a problem with it because they do put out such great content and are a deserving part of the community. I'm just pointing out that they'll tend to have the higher karama rating of the month because they focus on putting out so much content. I wouldn't surprised if that over the course of the next 12 months that purple names get MOTM the majority of the time because of that. Eventually it will be weeded out because they'll all win it and then it'll move on to others (another reason it doesn't matter to me), I just thought I'd point it out.
Yeah but what does that argument mean? They're getting karma and winning member of the month because they are a member that is putting in a lot of effort into contributing to Newschoolers....
Lots of them might win it. Others might win it too... and those others might earn a purple name while they're winning MOTM.
That is really how the whole thing works now. We're opening up the world of media to anyone. Participate, and you can be on top in no time.
Mr.BishopYeah but what does that argument mean? They're getting karma and winning member of the month because they are a member that is putting in a lot of effort into contributing to Newschoolers....
Not really an argument. Just a thought of mine. I think it's great that there is such an open system for programing on this site, it's one of the things that makes it so awesome. And I don't think that purple names should be disqualified from MOTM (after re-reading my original statement on that, I can see how it could come across that way). It makes sense that they get high ratings, they work hard and put out tons of content. I have no problems with the system. I was just posting an observation of mine because I found it interesting.
HAaa not going to win but my name is Tanner I'm a college student at the University of Nevada, Reno. I recently became a purple name which means that I am an NS producer. Stoked to put out some sick videos for ya folks. Here is my latest!
https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/707716.0/Spring-Finale?s=108626&t=6&o=8
Mr.BishopYou have to remember though, that putting out content for the site is part of the entire site experience. Purple names aren't arbitrarily chosen, they were chosen due to their performance.I completely agree with you that Mousseau or myself shouldn't be eligible to win, as we get a completely unfair advantage... but the purple names are no different than anyone else just putting effort in.
In fact, you basically get a purple name by amassing content Karma. They're members, and any of you out there that want to start contributing can become part of that team too.
Additionally, this is the reason we put in the public vote to the system. We wanted to be sure that those who got in the top five all had a chance based on nuances of different things than just the Karma.
Finally - make sure that if someone rad really helps you out, you jump in there and give them a 10/10. That multiplier counts for way more than almost anything else.
w8 so you chose Erica as a purple name because who wrote one shitty article on hot men? sounds legit......NOT
Caleb.Ew8 so you chose Erica as a purple name because who wrote one shitty article on hot men? sounds legit......NOT
haha are you mad because you can't write that well? She has been cranking out some really great interviews and other articles the last couple months along with the rest of the journalist crew. The NS news team is finally breathing some life back into ski journalism. I sure as hell would rather read what our team is publishing over some of the shit at Freeskier.
Krotchhaha are you mad because you can't write that well? She has been cranking out some really great interviews and other articles the last couple months along with the rest of the journalist crew. The NS news team is finally breathing some life back into ski journalism. I sure as hell would rather read what our team is publishing over some of the shit at Freeskier.
Caleb and Erica are friends ahaha
Krotchhaha are you mad because you can't write that well? She has been cranking out some really great interviews and other articles the last couple months along with the rest of the journalist crew. The NS news team is finally breathing some life back into ski journalism. I sure as hell would rather read what our team is publishing over some of the shit at Freeskier.
Yes I know, but any one can write.....im just saying i don't believe she deserved the spot. Straight up, she wrote a shitty article on hot men... and and mediocre article on Ohio or some shit. when there guys on here for years, hell from the beginning that have been contributing rad shit. I know erica,and am super blunt about this, I think her spot would of better been filled at the time they were getting people for the team.
nutz.Caleb and Erica are friends ahaha
Caleb.EYes I know, but any one can write.....im just saying i don't believe she deserved the spot. Straight up, she wrote a shitty article on hot men... and and mediocre article on Ohio or some shit. when there guys on here for years, hell from the beginning that have been contributing rad shit. I know erica,and am super blunt about this, I think her spot would of better been filled at the time they were getting people for the team.
By no means are spots closed forever... the best part about all of this is that its a totally moving, changing flexible system. She's done a great job since getting started, and if you see others who are deserving convince them to contribute and they'll make it up the chain too.
We had to start somewhere, and its been a very successful start IMHO.
.Andrew.Soon producing any content at all will give you a purple name. Seems like the Purple name is just the new Orange name. At first meant something, and then became quickly supersaturated and lost most of its pizzazz.GG name color
Eventually everyone will be producing content and all names will be purple.