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  1. chevan

    Regarding the recent site issues (502s) and Bayesian averages and ratings histogram

    I think the observation about no true correct rating and ratings being dependent on user intention is an important one. Is a corrected average the best approach, in that light? Maybe just showing the distribution of votes alongside the simple mean would be sufficient.
  2. chevan

    Regarding the recent site issues (502s) and Bayesian averages and ratings histogram

    That IS a very commonly used standard for grades, but personally I've always thought it was a poor scale. I realize this is tilting at windmills and I don't quite think what I'm saying here should inform policy for mangadex, but I've always thought that 50 should be the unremarkable point, not...
  3. chevan

    Regarding the recent site issues (502s) and Bayesian averages and ratings histogram

    >Feedback on the usage of this formula is welcome. The average rating on the site around 7.9. That average seems high to me, to a degree that its usefulness might be impacted. You only have 2.1 points out of 9 to distinguish the very best manga from the just-sorta-better-than-usual manga. Set...
  4. chevan

    The Skeleton Soldier Failed to Defend the Dungeon - Vol. 1 Ch. 26

    @trashscanlations I understand, and I'm not trying to wage a war against you or anything. I'm not gonna harp on it or hold it against y'all. also i hope you feel better soon
  5. chevan

    The Skeleton Soldier Failed to Defend the Dungeon - Vol. 1 Ch. 26

    i do understand how getting sniped on a project can be frustrating. and in this case and others like it, i do usually stick with the group that i've been reading and not the new project. i do it because unless a hiatus drags on for months, i'd rather stick with the naming conventions, style, and...
  6. chevan

    The Skeleton Soldier Failed to Defend the Dungeon - Vol. 1 Ch. 26

    that first page is a bad look, y'all
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