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Cheating the Newschoolers Rating System

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Simply put, don’t do it. For those of you who've been doing it the past, we know who you are, and we've contacted a lot of you already. For those we haven’t -- please consider this your one and only warning. Questions, concerns? Drop them in here and I’ll try my best to answer them ASAP.


What we consider cheating:

- As a person, if you’re up/down voting a select piece of content (photo, video, news article, thread, post, etc) more than once. For example, if you give something a downvote, don’t log onto your alias/company account and give it a second downvote.

- Unfair downvoting. For example, downvoting content just to get yours ahead.

- Voting rings. For example, don't create a private cult which goal is to simply upvote each others content.

- Using voting services or software.

- And last but not least, anything we decide is cheating is cheating.


The process we use to find you consist of:

- Multiple automated checks of all uploaded content.

- Manual checks of the day’s top content (photo, video, and news).

- If something is flagged, we do a thorough investigation and gather infallible proof before making a final decision.


Why you shouldn't cheat:

- It’s wrong. We’re not going to go into too much detail about this point, because we feel like most of you are intelligent enough to understand that defrauding the system is wrong -- whether you're doing it for internet fame, monetary purposes, or just to screw over someone you don’t like.

- Everyone benefits from an honest system. Whether you're uploading or consuming content, everyone will benefit from a better Newschoolers.

- You’ll get caught. And we consider this the worst possible offense on Newschoolers.


What happens when you’re caught:

- We’ll nuke your ratings, permaban your aliases, and hit you with a 30+ day IP ban

- Harsher (including legal) consequences will be dished out if the situation warrants it.


How to get your content on the homepage, without cheating:

- Upload quality content & fill in descriptions.

- Share your content. Share it with your friends and family. Share it on all your social media profiles. This is absolutely the best way to help get your content upvotes.

- If you see a piece of content you enjoy, give it an upvote. The more people embracing the rating system, the better.

Jul 2 2013 10:17AM
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a_burger
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Were there people who actually went through the effort to do this?
Jul 2 2013 10:23AM
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00000000
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Yup! Not a lot of them though.
Jul 2 2013 10:25AM
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Pipe_Munky
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Shit just got real son!
Jul 2 2013 10:27AM
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N.L.
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^people go as far as to have rings... i would say more for negative use than positive...
Jul 2 2013 10:28AM
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Flyon
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But, for an example, if i make an edit with 10 or so mates and upload it to NS and everyone of my 10 mates upvote it, is that considered cheating?
Jul 2 2013 10:37AM
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CKpolicy
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obviously not. contrary to popular belief, using logic is allowed here.
Jul 2 2013 10:40AM
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00000000
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That was just example -- any type of ring is considered cheating.
Jul 2 2013 10:42AM
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PsychedelicMoose
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Wow people do this?
Jul 2 2013 10:46AM
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00000000
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Yup! Not a lot of them though.
Jul 2 2013 10:48AM
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Ankilla
Posts: 506 - Karma: 2,378
I was never even aware of this... probaly a good thing. It shows not many people "cheat".
Jul 2 2013 11:37AM
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Mag
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All it shows is you're ignorant to those who do.




"And last but not least, anything we decide is cheating is cheating."

The good old It's a rule if I say so rule.
Jul 2 2013 11:42AM
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Mag
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To anyone unbeknownst:

Jul 2 2013 11:44AM
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00000000
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Newshoolers members are a clever bunch, and this gives us insurance in case someone finds a loophole in the rules.
Jul 2 2013 11:51AM
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SABEK
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Thorough and sharp. Respect for NS = ^
Jul 2 2013 12:11PM
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MaxBerkowitz
Posts: 440 - Karma: 2,611
smart stuff
Jul 2 2013 1:01PM
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BigScaryLarry
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boobs or gtfo
Jul 2 2013 1:24PM
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thesatanist
Posts: 413 - Karma: 1,760
This is really sweet! Good job NS! Stop them cheaters!
Jul 2 2013 1:55PM
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scarsimd
Posts: 668 - Karma: 773
i thought this was happening! it sucks that such a pure website is being tainted by some inconsiderate assholes
Jul 2 2013 2:49PM
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rememberscott
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what about people that go and downvote every comment in a thread, in order to give the overall thread a bad rating?
Jul 2 2013 5:22PM
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At0micski
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can you actually take legal actions against people who votes unfairly on the INTERNET?
Jul 2 2013 5:40PM
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tdollo
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Thats what i thought, i dont think so, but maybe if there is some sort of prize money or something valuable at stake.
Jul 2 2013 5:42PM
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snowpocalypse
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Why does this get a sticky? We get it, don't be a dick. Not all of us need the reprimand for the actions of, as it looks like 1 or 2 douche bags. Besides, the treat of legal action? Really? I get it the guys a dick, kick him off and ban him, maybe some public flogging. Problem solved.
Jul 2 2013 6:30PM
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Miomo
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It's because people, or certain people or something, get paid for uploading popular content. So it's basically the epitome of fraud.
Jul 2 2013 6:42PM
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gudelo.
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How did you?
Jul 2 2013 6:46PM
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Gr0mo
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- Voting rings. For example, don't create a private cult which goal is to simply upvote each others content.

Ummm wont this be hard to prove? I mean whats the difference between this and just groups of friends?
Jul 2 2013 6:51PM
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Rogge
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Jason, you're killing it. What was that last guy's name again? Schmick? Scmack? Schm?


Jul 2 2013 7:18PM
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00000000
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I'm not really sure where you're coming from with the majority of this post -- could you elaborate?

It's a sticky because I believe people need to see the post. It's not like it has been stickied for days or anything.

My goal wasn't to be a dick, and to be honest I didn't think I was coming off as one. Maybe I'm wrong though, and I would love to hear why you think so. I'm simply laying out the rules so that there's no confusion moving forward. And FYI, it's been more than one or two people.

And yes, if someone breaks the terms of a contract in order to further their financial gain, then we're going to take legal actions. What business wouldn't?
Jul 2 2013 7:39PM
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00000000
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Yup! Members of our content production programs sign a contract -- so if they break it and refuse to rectify the situation (for example, return their earnings) then we have no choice but to take that step.
Jul 2 2013 7:45PM
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SamC
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Free Sklar!!!!!
Jul 2 2013 10:52PM
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Kretzschmar
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no sam

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Jul 2 2013 11:01PM
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Scaredwhiteboy
Posts: 1395 - Karma: -938
They can try, but they won't win.
Jul 2 2013 11:02PM
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esotericjive
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Word. Moose is killing it.
Jul 2 2013 11:02PM
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Mr.Sloth
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I'm honored to be in your sig.




Addressing the OP, This whole thing has really bummed me out. Meeting NSers over the last few years, I actually thought we were a pretty chill bunch. I dunno man... I'm sad...

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Jul 2 2013 11:13PM
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Capurnicus
Posts: 9947 - Karma: 1,886
Remember kids, please behave so everyone can have a heady time.
Jul 2 2013 11:27PM
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~bagelz~
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i logged in to my alias to upvote this twice
Jul 3 2013 1:40AM
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Kretzschmar
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inb4
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Jul 3 2013 1:43AM
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skiierman
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Yeah you wouldn't want people fucking up the legit contests NS has... that'd be terrible if a NS tall-tee went to the wrong pre-pube bitch.
Jul 3 2013 1:57AM
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eheath
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Troll fail scott, the votes were just on regular photos. altho, you may already know this, because youre trolling, so fuck you
Jul 3 2013 1:59AM
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daannnnieel
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No.



Anyone willing to cheat, and get away with it is clever.
Jul 3 2013 2:02AM
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skiierman
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eheath fail because... fuck you too.

I hope you get shot by a poorly placed firework. Oh I forgot, PC BANNED FIREWORKS HAHAHAHAHA!
Jul 3 2013 2:04AM
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eheath
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zero fucks given, now stupid kids wont annoy the shit out of me
Jul 3 2013 2:07AM
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McLeod
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and we'll still get wasted thursday...all damn day. lol

Jul 3 2013 2:20AM
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00000000
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Only one way to find out ;)

Contract breaches are generally pretty cut-and-dry
Jul 3 2013 7:36AM
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00000000
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Nope -- that's totally fine and even encouraged.

Share your content. Share it with your friends and family. Share it on all your social media profiles. This is absolutely the best way to help get your content upvotes.
Jul 3 2013 7:37AM
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00000000
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We actually need to develop the tool to quickly do this. I've been keeping track of all the alias accounts though so once it's ready, we're proceed to nuke everything.
Jul 3 2013 8:08AM
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