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Who is this new member of the month ?

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joris.blanc
Posts: 914 - Karma: 6,584
I just saw there was the new member of the month and after viewing his profile (https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/members/profile/member_id/36599/) I was wondering how he was chosen.

He didn't log in in the last month, he doesn't have any videos uploaded but has a few picture.

Just wondering.
Jun 1 2012 8:29AM
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Juicy-J
Posts: 1901 - Karma: 1,765
This. And for creating the skiing reaction gifs thread
Sep 26 2013 11:03PM
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.Rybak.
Posts: 9017 - Karma: 9,864
. Your move ns.
Sep 26 2013 11:04PM
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Kretzschmar
Posts: 6707 - Karma: 98,278
it wouldnt surprise me if cultrara won just by the karma system alone.

he's moved up like 70000 karma points this month
Sep 27 2013 10:59AM
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Kretzschmar
Posts: 6707 - Karma: 98,278
thank you based karma-god

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Sep 30 2013 2:09AM
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.Rybak.
Posts: 9017 - Karma: 9,864
Thank you
Sep 30 2013 3:26PM
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cultrara
Posts: 5147 - Karma: 46,850
I'm really glad you guys liked my animations and took the time to post the positive feedback.

Unfortunately, there is no longer any reason to get worked up about MOTM. There are no more mini articles or bios about the member and the member no longer gets anything from Evo or any other ski brand.

MOTM is now just an advert for Evo. I'm actually kind of pissed that something that I used to love about this site has turned into a way to advertise. Evo doesn't "present" the member of the month, they just use him or her to get more traffic on their site.

Member's used to have a motive to get MOTM. I hope that day returns.


Sep 30 2013 6:11PM
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corona
Posts: 12795 - Karma: 32,750
^ regardless, you're still the first to actually deserve it in a while.
Sep 30 2013 6:31PM
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cultrara
Posts: 5147 - Karma: 46,850
thank you
Sep 30 2013 6:37PM
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NinetyFour
Posts: 8650 - Karma: 13,409
I'll back the NS crew who definitely made it worth it for me. Landed MOTM and the Free Shit Friday 2.0 draw together and got the healthiest stack of stickers I've ever seen, an NS Dino T, and two ski flicks. I was also loving the opportunity to abuse the plaque at the side. You can change the text as often as you want, and your icon. Think of it as a cool mini billboard. I definitely noticed a spike in profile views likely due to the plaque as well.

Even though MOTM doesn't get a quick article and the pretty crazy hookups Evo used to provide it's still cool to land. The karma system can still be wack though and that's what makes it an odd feature of the site.
Sep 30 2013 8:38PM
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I.B
Posts: 8137 - Karma: 24,351
I am the reason this thread was created
Oct 1 2013 2:49AM
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00000000
Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
That day is today! More info coming soon
Oct 4 2013 2:19PM
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.Rybak.
Posts: 9017 - Karma: 9,864
Woooo!
Oct 4 2013 3:47PM
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3mania
Posts: 2613 - Karma: 10,361
I'm turning 50 this month. MOM would be a nice Bday present. Plus I need some traffic on my photo page.
Oct 6 2013 6:44PM
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Mr.Huck
Posts: 6096 - Karma: 14,896
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^Is this for real?
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Just saying, you guys may have a gas leak at the office. :-D
Oct 31 2013 11:47AM
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00000000
Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
It is!
Oct 31 2013 1:21PM
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HWW
Posts: 3084 - Karma: 3,436
Nice to see some justifiable choices of MOTM again!
Oct 31 2013 2:21PM
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00000000
Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
To be perfectly honest with you guys, I made the final call out of the top 20 members that the algorithm spit out, instead of going with the #1.

With that being said, I made a ton of tweaks to the system today with the hopes that next month the #1 is legit.

Hope that makes sense / you guys understand my reasoning!
Oct 31 2013 2:28PM
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Mr.Huck
Posts: 6096 - Karma: 14,896
Good. You'd hate to make the same mistake that you made this month again next month. That would be embarrassing.
Oct 31 2013 4:28PM
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HWW
Posts: 3084 - Karma: 3,436
For sure.
Oct 31 2013 5:01PM
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Dustin.
Posts: 13839 - Karma: 7,704
Mr. Huck, I voted for you.
Nov 1 2013 2:04AM
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00000000
Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
It was all just automated in the past, so technically it wasn't my mistake to make.

But yes, since we're going to be bringing back rewards, I will be making the final call every month to ensure the member is a great part of the community.
Nov 1 2013 8:47AM
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t_rob
Posts: 6433 - Karma: 11,458
Congratulations to the badass known as Mr.Huck. Very well deserved.
Nov 1 2013 2:01PM
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Kretzschmar
Posts: 6707 - Karma: 98,278
oh hey its me :)
Dec 31 2013 9:25AM
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Mr.Bishop
Posts: 22708 - Karma: 76,635
CONGRATS!
Dec 31 2013 10:18AM
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Mr.Bishop
Posts: 22708 - Karma: 76,635
Yeah as Jason said, there was some flaws in the calculations. Karma is a pretty solid system, but when its only one person sometimes when we make small tweaks and it re-calculates it chooses the wrong person.

Anyway, now there is a manual part to the process on top of the automated system. When we really perfect Karma it'll go back to being automated, but for now this is the best way to do it.
Dec 31 2013 10:20AM
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Kretzschmar
Posts: 6707 - Karma: 98,278
question for you or Jason, are the MOTM prizes coming back now as well?
Dec 31 2013 2:43PM
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Byron_tha_gr8
Posts: 4573 - Karma: 14,299
hes like shit
Jan 1 2014 8:31PM
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00000000
Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
Quick note, Krotch was #1 this month by a landslide (with Drail holding down second).

And yes, prizing is back!
Jan 2 2014 10:19AM
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Kretzschmar
Posts: 6707 - Karma: 98,278
exactly my thought haha

i figured i had a decent lead on whoever was in second but i didnt think it was by 35k
Jan 2 2014 10:36AM
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Benson.
Posts: 2739 - Karma: 3,787
never knew I was MOTM until reading this haha

And you're right, I didn't deserve it at all. I have no idea what I did to get it.
Jan 2 2014 4:03PM
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Benson.
Posts: 2739 - Karma: 3,787
*completely forgot
Jan 2 2014 4:05PM
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Drail
Posts: 14012 - Karma: 10,010
One day... (looking off with longing at the distant horizon)
Jan 2 2014 5:02PM
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No.Quarter
Posts: 5257 - Karma: 16,962
Hooray for gavinrudy
Jan 31 2014 10:26PM
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No.Quarter
Posts: 5257 - Karma: 16,962
Hooray for gavinrudy
Jan 31 2014 10:26PM
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TimRiley
Posts: 1873 - Karma: 1,327
Props to gavinrudy for winning MOTM. I've seen a lot of really good edits made from him. Good choice.
Feb 1 2014 9:47AM
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Bateman
Posts: 8591 - Karma: 8,600
haha
Feb 2 2014 11:42AM
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corona
Posts: 12795 - Karma: 32,750
suggestion for member of the month: based off original content that that user has created. The new member of the month is there since he uploaded a whole bunch of Olympic runs, absolutely nothing he can take credit for in those.

This takes away from members who actual went out and put effort into making a bunch of awesome edits or photos etc rather than something that can be done in a few clicks.
Mar 1 2014 1:01PM
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cultrara
Posts: 5147 - Karma: 46,850
I second this
Mar 1 2014 1:08PM
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Mag
Posts: 8155 - Karma: 14,809
At least the 2nd time this has happened and I definitely agree.
Mar 1 2014 3:29PM
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