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'Tis the Season
By eric
10/20/06 01:06pm
Corey and I have just recently emerged from a continuous, month-long think-tank session in regards to what we’re going to do regarding the rating system on the site.

As our quaint little website site continues to grow, we’ve identified a number of issues, two of which revolve around ratings. Firstly, without adding tons and tons and tons of tracks to the database or making tons and tons and tons of mixtapes, it’s quite hard for a newbie to get to any respectable level. Secondly, as we grow, our rating algorithm (and our server) just can’t stand the heat. Now, pertaining to that last issue, we have some time before our server bursts into flames, but you know us – we’re proactive as shit.

Our concept for a fix can be summed up in one word: Seasons.

Essentially, if breaks down like this: every few months, a new season will start. Your profiles and mixtapes will have a ‘lifetime’ point tally on them, but will also have a season tally that gets reset at the start of every season. Any points gained during season play pipe directly into your overall score. The top 10 overall will still be the most coveted positions on the site, but now we have a way to let everyone play on a balanced field.

Plus, dividing it up into seasons will allow for more detailed statistics and easier browsing, allowing some mixtapes that ‘fall through the cracks’ to be found more easily.

At the end of a season, the users with the most season points (or highest mixtapes, etc) will get all sorts of badges and huge point rewards.

This is all still very hypothetical and we’re looking for input. Any suggestions, comments or concerns?

You guys rock.

comments:

TEAM 97 -- Team Badge badge
TEAM 97 -- Team Badge
BREAKING NEWS: Team 97 slays Team 07 in fatal mixtaping battle. More news at 11.
awarded on 2007-06-17

Level 23
i like cozpud's idea, actually. blind. participate = no vote. possible?
10/26/06 09:45pm
The Yay! Badge IV badge
The Yay! Badge IV
A slightly exclusive (5 total) special badge bestowed to those who can truly understand the complicated, multifaceted intricacies and religion/cult-like implications of the phrase 'yay!'
awarded on 2006-10-10

Level 14
maybe a contest where you dont know who posted it so therefore their is no bias.
to prevent people messaging each other to rate so and so's up high.
you could say that if you participate that you cannot vote
10/26/06 04:21pm
The Yay! Badge IV badge
The Yay! Badge IV
A slightly exclusive (5 total) special badge bestowed to those who can truly understand the complicated, multifaceted intricacies and religion/cult-like implications of the phrase 'yay!'
awarded on 2006-10-10

Level 14
covers vs originals.
punk vs metal vs country vs indie vs whatever other subgenre,, and so on and so on
10/25/06 07:30pm
The Yay! Badge VI badge
The Yay! Badge VI
This elusive badge is bestowed to those who can truly comprehend the colossal sophistication and the unfathomable, enigmatical origins of the elusive 'YAY!'.

Plus, 500 users. Hell yay!
awarded on 2007-05-16

Level 18
mixtapes vs. the world
10/25/06 09:34am
The Yay! Badge IX badge
The Yay! Badge IX
This astonishing badge is bestowed to the MTC brethren who can truly conceptualize the wondrous spectacle and mind-altering ramifications of the of the elusive 'YAY!'.
awarded on 2008-08-17

Level 36
Pee vs Poo
10/25/06 09:23am
The 6/6/6 Badge badge
The 6/6/6 Badge
Special thanks to those that embraced the Collective on this most sacrilegious of holidays. Mix on, you vile tormentor of souls!
awarded on 2006-06-06

Level 20
eric would win =(
10/25/06 06:58am
Mixtape Contest XXV: 1st Place badge
Mixtape Contest XXV: 1st Place
You brutally murdered and made skin masks out of your competition! Way to go!


Congratulations on First Place!
awarded on 2008-12-21

Level 28
Eric vs. Corey
10/25/06 06:56am
The Yay! Badge IV badge
The Yay! Badge IV
A slightly exclusive (5 total) special badge bestowed to those who can truly understand the complicated, multifaceted intricacies and religion/cult-like implications of the phrase 'yay!'
awarded on 2006-10-10

Level 14
Great taste Vs. Less filling.
10/25/06 04:24am
The Yay! Badge IX badge
The Yay! Badge IX
This astonishing badge is bestowed to the MTC brethren who can truly conceptualize the wondrous spectacle and mind-altering ramifications of the of the elusive 'YAY!'.
awarded on 2008-08-17

Level 36
THONGS versus BOXER BRIEFS!
10/24/06 11:10pm
The Bronze Badge badge
The Bronze Badge
Wow, one of your mixes is doing swell in the ratings! But remember, Bob Dole did 'swell' in the primaries...
awarded on 2007-06-29

Level 24
On second thought, all I can think for THAT is Hedwig and the Angry Inch
10/24/06 08:49pm
The Bronze Badge badge
The Bronze Badge
Wow, one of your mixes is doing swell in the ratings! But remember, Bob Dole did 'swell' in the primaries...
awarded on 2007-06-29

Level 24
What? No transgender love?
10/24/06 08:48pm
The Badge of Mystery badge
The Badge of Mystery
Huh?!? Where did this come from?
awarded on 2008-08-14

Level 26
I'm going to officially combine my two ideas and vote for a "sexxxay battle of the sexes" contest.
10/24/06 07:38pm
Mixtape Contest XXV: 1st Place badge
Mixtape Contest XXV: 1st Place
You brutally murdered and made skin masks out of your competition! Way to go!


Congratulations on First Place!
awarded on 2008-12-21

Level 28
animal cells vs. plant cells
10/24/06 05:32pm
The Bolton Badge badge
The Bolton Badge
Why should I change? He's the one who sucks...
awarded on 2006-09-20

Level 9
Dead musicians VS Alive musicians
10/24/06 04:59pm
TEAM 97 -- Team Badge badge
TEAM 97 -- Team Badge
BREAKING NEWS: Team 97 slays Team 07 in fatal mixtaping battle. More news at 11.
awarded on 2007-06-17

Level 23
i also did a degrees of separation mix already (titled "we're all in the same gang" = shameless plug)... but its a cool idea for a contest.

how about a Happy Sunny Day vs. Dark Gloomy Night contest... have to choose sides.
10/24/06 04:56pm
The Yay! Badge VI badge
The Yay! Badge VI
This elusive badge is bestowed to those who can truly comprehend the colossal sophistication and the unfathomable, enigmatical origins of the elusive 'YAY!'.

Plus, 500 users. Hell yay!
awarded on 2007-05-16

Level 18
Oh, I'm on it!
10/24/06 08:08am
The Yay! Badge IX badge
The Yay! Badge IX
This astonishing badge is bestowed to the MTC brethren who can truly conceptualize the wondrous spectacle and mind-altering ramifications of the of the elusive 'YAY!'.
awarded on 2008-08-17

Level 36
How about a contest of mixes to seduce me.
10/23/06 11:49pm
The Yay! Badge VIII badge
The Yay! Badge VIII
This confounding badge is bestowed to those who can truly realize the wondrous consternation and inhuman scintillance of the of the elusive 'YAY!'.
awarded on 2008-01-11

Level 25
I think that resubmitting mixes would be frowned upon, in general.
10/23/06 05:53pm
Team Robot - First Place badge
Team Robot - First Place
A special badge for the first-place winner of the fabled robots vs. monsters mixtape contest. As my boy Johnny 5 would say, "Robot Team kick your ass, Robot Team Kick your face, Robot Team kick your balls into outer space"
awarded on 2006-10-18

Level 28
and just b/c i resubmitted a mix for the previous one... is this acceptable behaviour? is there a way to "replace" mixes.. or what. should i just try harder at another one, even if i really really like one ive already done that fits the contest?


MORAL PHILOSOPHY 101 IS NOW IN SESSION.
10/23/06 05:37pm
The Yay! Badge VIII badge
The Yay! Badge VIII
This confounding badge is bestowed to those who can truly realize the wondrous consternation and inhuman scintillance of the of the elusive 'YAY!'.
awarded on 2008-01-11

Level 25
I agree, a degrees of separation contest would be fun.
10/23/06 01:36pm
Team Robot - First Place badge
Team Robot - First Place
A special badge for the first-place winner of the fabled robots vs. monsters mixtape contest. As my boy Johnny 5 would say, "Robot Team kick your ass, Robot Team Kick your face, Robot Team kick your balls into outer space"
awarded on 2006-10-18

Level 28
bootylicious & I have made several "degrees of seperation" mixes.. theyre pretty fun to do.. easily done as well. could make for a good contest.
10/23/06 10:44am
Mixtape Contest XXV: 1st Place badge
Mixtape Contest XXV: 1st Place
You brutally murdered and made skin masks out of your competition! Way to go!


Congratulations on First Place!
awarded on 2008-12-21

Level 28
Thats a cool idea
10/23/06 06:57am
The Badge of Mystery badge
The Badge of Mystery
Huh?!? Where did this come from?
awarded on 2008-08-14

Level 26
I think there should be a sexxxay mix contest.
10/22/06 11:17pm
Mixtape Contest XXV: 1st Place badge
Mixtape Contest XXV: 1st Place
You brutally murdered and made skin masks out of your competition! Way to go!


Congratulations on First Place!
awarded on 2008-12-21

Level 28
bootylicious already made a mix with that idea. i believe its called "Eleven Degrees of Seperation". But it is a hella cool idea.
10/22/06 09:45pm
The Level 21 Badge badge
The Level 21 Badge
You're finally legal! Huzzah! We all know you've been boozing since you were 13, but don't worry, we'll keep quiet.

Now, get off the damn computer and go hit up the bars.
awarded on 2007-07-25

Level 24
OK, How about a mix of songs where the bands are connected by musicians in them.

This is just an example, but: The Yardbirds (with Jeff Beck) to Jeff Beck Group (with Jeff Beck Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood) to Faces (with Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood) to the Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood...) etc...
10/22/06 09:17pm
Mixtape Contest XXV: 1st Place badge
Mixtape Contest XXV: 1st Place
You brutally murdered and made skin masks out of your competition! Way to go!


Congratulations on First Place!
awarded on 2008-12-21

Level 28
How about a mix where there have to be 26 songs. The first begins with "A," the second with "B," the third with "C," etc.? Or is that too retarded?
10/22/06 08:52pm
The Yay! Badge VIII badge
The Yay! Badge VIII
This confounding badge is bestowed to those who can truly realize the wondrous consternation and inhuman scintillance of the of the elusive 'YAY!'.
awarded on 2008-01-11

Level 25
Speaking of contests -- anyone have any good ideas for the next one?
10/22/06 08:40pm
The Yay! Badge VIII badge
The Yay! Badge VIII
This confounding badge is bestowed to those who can truly realize the wondrous consternation and inhuman scintillance of the of the elusive 'YAY!'.
awarded on 2008-01-11

Level 25
It's not really that confusing. Just think of it like a big contest that everyone plays.
10/22/06 08:40pm
Mixtape Contest XXV: 1st Place badge
Mixtape Contest XXV: 1st Place
You brutally murdered and made skin masks out of your competition! Way to go!


Congratulations on First Place!
awarded on 2008-12-21

Level 28
This is mad confusing stuff...

What's the next contest gonna be?
10/22/06 08:22pm
The 6/6/6 Badge badge
The 6/6/6 Badge
Special thanks to those that embraced the Collective on this most sacrilegious of holidays. Mix on, you vile tormentor of souls!
awarded on 2006-06-06

Level 20
it would work like this:

when 2.0 unveils, everyone will carry over their points (slightly changed because we will be changing the weight of points received by various levels of mixtapes... ie level 1 mixes will no longer give you a bonus... but a level 5 mix will give much more points than current).

Anyway, the points carried over will be carried over to your lifetime points which determines your level for voting purposes. So, you will still have the same amount of power as you do now. However, everyone will start at 1000 points for the first season. This will allow for new people to make it into the spotlight by earning points and showing up on the season lists. All mixtapes created prior to the start of the season will still be able to be rated, but will not affect the user's season points (ie, if your mix increases a level, only your lifetime points will be adjusted).

At the end of the season, the highest ranked will get a reward (better than a badge) which will forever mark them as the the ultimate winner of season 1, etc (think grammies, trophies, titles etc). They will forever be put in the mixtape hall of fame and a whole lot more.

Then, the next season will start and everyone will go back to 1000 points, etc.

All along, your lifetime points will increase or decrease and your level will be adjusted (to accurately update your voting power). However, since your season points will be more immediately important, it will allow us to update your lifetime points nightly, rather than in real-time... which will GREATLY improve the efficiency of the site (this is very important since our current system grows exponentially with every new user and level change... there is a limit at which the servers will not be able to keep up).

This is all very preliminary because we have not started coding it, but we are pretty sure this will solve a lot of our problems.

More details will be released later.
10/22/06 07:50pm
Team Robot - First Place badge
Team Robot - First Place
A special badge for the first-place winner of the fabled robots vs. monsters mixtape contest. As my boy Johnny 5 would say, "Robot Team kick your ass, Robot Team Kick your face, Robot Team kick your balls into outer space"
awarded on 2006-10-18

Level 28
so points fromv ersion 1.0 would carry over, but the seasons started out would make us all "0" in seasonal points? sounds interesting, are we talking 4 months here or our own special brand of seasons? could there be hyper seasons where anything with a keyword like "weather" etc get extra points (ie, season-long contests) at the end if they win, or something..


uuh.
10/22/06 12:43pm
The Yay! Badge VI badge
The Yay! Badge VI
This elusive badge is bestowed to those who can truly comprehend the colossal sophistication and the unfathomable, enigmatical origins of the elusive 'YAY!'.

Plus, 500 users. Hell yay!
awarded on 2007-05-16

Level 18
This hits up a multi-yay combo like an arcade obsessed asian nerd wasting his life savings on getting a beat-em-up high score.

In conclusion, I approve! This also means that if I get a laptop I can stop sucking on this site.
10/22/06 07:24am
The Time Badge badge
The Time Badge
Good things happen to people who are in the right place at the right time, just look at Nirvana...
awarded on 2006-08-16

Level 11
to everything turn turn turn... when's the next contest turn turn turn
10/21/06 08:17pm
The Family Badge badge
The Family Badge
What always comes first? That's right, breakfast. What comes second? Yep, mixtapecollective. Third? You got it, family. A special honor for the especially special mixtaping family.
awarded on 2006-09-26

Level 14
I hope the changes will soon let me sell my profile on ebay for money like its a W.o.W profile.
I gots some bills yo!
10/21/06 03:55pm
The Festivus '08 Badge badge
The Festivus '08 Badge
Frank Costanza:

"Many Christmases ago, I went to buy a doll for my son. I reached for the last one they had, but so did another man. As I rained blows upon him, I realized there had to be another way."


Festivus For The Rest Of Us, MTC 2008
awarded on 2009-03-07

Level 32
Eric why do you hate me?
10/21/06 02:22pm
The Badge of Mystery badge
The Badge of Mystery
Huh?!? Where did this come from?
awarded on 2008-08-14

Level 26
Eric entered the school contest. You, however, have been a gigantic hole in terms of mixes. While I support the 2.0 and the working of the jobs and such, I do not think this is healthy.
10/21/06 10:49am
The 6/6/6 Badge badge
The 6/6/6 Badge
Special thanks to those that embraced the Collective on this most sacrilegious of holidays. Mix on, you vile tormentor of souls!
awarded on 2006-06-06

Level 20
have you noticed that eric and I haven't entered any of the recent contests?
10/21/06 10:41am
The Audiobiography II Badge badge
The Audiobiography II Badge
Awarded to those who chose to share another scene from their own lifes. Consider this a 'thank you' from the Collective.
awarded on 2007-01-15

Level 10
With all that thinkin' ... where's your time for mixin'????
10/21/06 05:38am
The Level 21 Badge badge
The Level 21 Badge
You're finally legal! Huzzah! We all know you've been boozing since you were 13, but don't worry, we'll keep quiet.

Now, get off the damn computer and go hit up the bars.
awarded on 2007-06-23

Level 28
Badass.. you realize this requires an "all-star weekend", complete with slam-dunk contest, 3 point shootout, and ALL STAR GAME! Not to mention MVP of the yeAR!
10/21/06 12:01am
The Yay! Badge IX badge
The Yay! Badge IX
This astonishing badge is bestowed to the MTC brethren who can truly conceptualize the wondrous spectacle and mind-altering ramifications of the of the elusive 'YAY!'.
awarded on 2008-08-17

Level 36
i like this idea
10/20/06 10:59pm
The Valentine's Day 2007 Badge badge
The Valentine's Day 2007 Badge
Happy Valentine's day from the MTC staff. We really love you guys. That said, put your pants on and get out before we call the cops.
awarded on 2007-02-14

Level 21
That's just straight igna-int, dawg.
10/20/06 09:12pm
The Yay! Badge VIII badge
The Yay! Badge VIII
This confounding badge is bestowed to those who can truly realize the wondrous consternation and inhuman scintillance of the of the elusive 'YAY!'.
awarded on 2008-01-11

Level 25
It should be a lot of fun -- kind of like a big, long, all-inclusive contest with HUGE rewards to the winners.
10/20/06 04:27pm
The Family Badge badge
The Family Badge
What always comes first? That's right, breakfast. What comes second? Yep, mixtapecollective. Third? You got it, family. A special honor for the especially special mixtaping family.
awarded on 2006-09-26

Level 14
Yay this sounds like a fun new adventure for all the mixers.
10/20/06 04:17pm
TEAM 97 -- Team Badge badge
TEAM 97 -- Team Badge
BREAKING NEWS: Team 97 slays Team 07 in fatal mixtaping battle. More news at 11.
awarded on 2007-06-17

Level 23
I think 'seasons' is a flipping outstanding idea, high level at least.
10/20/06 04:10pm
Team Robot - Second Place badge
Team Robot - Second Place
A special badge for the second-place winner of the amazing robots vs. monsters mixtape contest. Uncanny skills, precision mixing and laser vision truly makes them worthy of second. Robot rock.
awarded on 2006-10-18

Level 23
Actually, I wish there was a x-mas tape. It would be all Carpenters.
10/20/06 03:01pm
Team Robot - Second Place badge
Team Robot - Second Place
A special badge for the second-place winner of the amazing robots vs. monsters mixtape contest. Uncanny skills, precision mixing and laser vision truly makes them worthy of second. Robot rock.
awarded on 2006-10-18

Level 23
there is also yule?
10/20/06 03:01pm
The Level 21 Badge badge
The Level 21 Badge
You're finally legal! Huzzah! We all know you've been boozing since you were 13, but don't worry, we'll keep quiet.

Now, get off the damn computer and go hit up the bars.
awarded on 2007-07-25

Level 24
I hope there is never a Christmas song mixtape.
10/20/06 02:19pm
Team Robot - Second Place badge
Team Robot - Second Place
A special badge for the second-place winner of the amazing robots vs. monsters mixtape contest. Uncanny skills, precision mixing and laser vision truly makes them worthy of second. Robot rock.
awarded on 2006-10-18

Level 23
I thought this was an announcement for a season mix tape contest. good job though.
10/20/06 02:16pm
The Level 21 Badge badge
The Level 21 Badge
You're finally legal! Huzzah! We all know you've been boozing since you were 13, but don't worry, we'll keep quiet.

Now, get off the damn computer and go hit up the bars.
awarded on 2007-07-25

Level 24
You two are visionaries. You always have great ideas. First Mixtape Collective, then World Peace.
10/20/06 02:13pm
The 6/6/6 Badge badge
The 6/6/6 Badge
Special thanks to those that embraced the Collective on this most sacrilegious of holidays. Mix on, you vile tormentor of souls!
awarded on 2006-06-06

Level 20
think of it more like a sport. We'll have season champions who will get big trophies and hold titles for the duration of the next season and stuff.

Not to mention, think of the possibilities once showdowns are in place... tournaments...sweet 16? It'll be awesome.
10/20/06 02:07pm
The Halloween 2006 Badge badge
The Halloween 2006 Badge
Happy Halloween from the MTC staff. Also, we put razorblades in your candy.
awarded on 2006-10-31

Level 15
I think that sounds like a good idea.
10/20/06 02:06pm
The Badge of Mystery badge
The Badge of Mystery
Huh?!? Where did this come from?
awarded on 2008-08-14

Level 26
So there will be a top 10 overall list, and a top 10 seasonal list?
And what happens to our "friends" closer to the equator who don't have seasons? THIS IS AN ISSUE OF GLOBAL PROPORTIONS.
10/20/06 01:57pm
The Yay! Badge IV badge
The Yay! Badge IV
A slightly exclusive (5 total) special badge bestowed to those who can truly understand the complicated, multifaceted intricacies and religion/cult-like implications of the phrase 'yay!'
awarded on 2006-10-10

Level 14
Yay, I think.
10/20/06 01:24pm
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