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by webprofusion 697 days ago
First problem is that such systems are typically easy to game with a script to trigger /listen from multiple IPs etc.

I once demonstrated this when a telecoms giant ran a very similar music popularity contest (around 24 yrs ago) and they were not amused. Everyone else was most bemused at my mid-paced metal instrumental No.1.
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stevekemp 697 days ago
Kinda like product hunt, where nothing is real and posts live or die by how many people you pay to vouch for your submissions.

"Product Hunt for ..." is a bad tagline for selling anything, it's been gamed to hell, and back.

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ewhicher 696 days ago
We definitely need to be cautious of people gamifying the system. Humans are smart though and they will always find a way!

We will do our best and hopefully can always find a positive way to turn any bad acting on its head and make it benefit the whole community… wish me luck!! XD

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