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Markov replied on May 10, 2008 16:07 to the problem "Type of gaming and how to stop it." in Hubdub:

There are several simple data analysis methods by which the vast majority of CHRONIC gamers, should they exist, could be identified. Nothing is totally foolproof but I suspect the capable proprietors of Hubdub already have this automated and in place.

Markov replied on May 10, 2008 16:02 to the problem "Type of gaming and how to stop it." in Hubdub:

chris -

I don't know your current procedure but I have a suggestion based on this comment:

"The most likely reason for accounts with 0 balance are accounts which have been created but never had the email address confirmed."

Void all new accounts that do not confirm their e-mail address within 5 days.

This should clear out a lot of the stuff that is just taking up space. The few people who might be adversely affected can always just sign up again.

Skipper replied on May 10, 2008 01:36 to the problem "Type of gaming and how to stop it." in Hubdub:

Yea, AnAverageAmerican and I are on the same network (and you can be sure that we aren't the same person, I mean look at our intelligence [mine is clearly higher ;) ] )

hubdubbob replied on May 08, 2008 18:05 to the problem "Type of gaming and how to stop it." in Hubdub:

Something different, but maybe "gaming". Seems that for me to be able to "compete" in the leader boards with my friends and site-wide, I have to participate in the various stock market index questions by repeatedly making predictions and cashing in. Doing so is okay, but takes considerable time, which I am beginning to enjoy less and less, and could very possibly result in me discontinue my Hubdub participation. I do enjoy the stock market index questions, but don't like having to make continuous predictions and cash ins. Only way I know to remedy this is to limit the times a member can make predictions and cash in on a given questions, but I can understand not wanting to do it too.

Nigel Eccles replied on May 08, 2008 13:23 to the problem "Type of gaming and how to stop it." in Hubdub:

This is actually one of the easiest types of gaming to spot and in general hasn't been a big problem. Most of the top users have a zero cash balance as they want to stay fully invested.

chris replied on May 08, 2008 11:44 to the problem "Type of gaming and how to stop it." in Hubdub:

Blocking by IP address is a myth. Most people are on dynamic or shared connections. Almost all users at the university of Edinburgh for example connect to us through just 2 IP addresses, whilst our office uses just 1. In addition both me and my flatmate share a connection (which is also dynamic). Blocking further registrations from the same IP would therefore not only fail to solve the problem, it would also certainly affect other users.

We do monitor the creation of new accounts to try to spot trends such as this, and I don't think it's currently a problem. The most likely reason for accounts with 0 balance are accounts which have been created but never had the email address confirmed.

Kartik reported a problem in Hubdub on May 08, 2008 11:28:

Type of gaming and how to stop it.

I have noticed many people in the leaderboard who have $0, this lead me to belive that people are making an extra Hubdub account and using the extra one to place a bet on the opposite answer to tip the scale, then they bet on the actual answer with the real account so when they win they will get more money.

We could solve this by looking at every accounts IP address and delete all the accounts with the same IP address exept the one with the highest Net Worth.

Kartik replied on May 02, 2008 22:42 to the problem "Is "Will Jesus return by the end of 2008" a good question????" in Hubdub:

Also I like the Wild days! :)

Kartik replied on May 02, 2008 22:42 to the problem "Is "Will Jesus return by the end of 2008" a good question????" in Hubdub:

Also I like the Wild days! :)

Kartik replied on May 02, 2008 22:41 to the problem "Is "Will Jesus return by the end of 2008" a good question????" in Hubdub:

Its not that I don't like the question its just that this might offend some people cause it kind of implies Jesus exists( not saying that he doesn't but some people don't believe he does)

crudsy replied on May 02, 2008 00:12 to the problem "Is "Will Jesus return by the end of 2008" a good question????" in Hubdub:

i always do destry..it was a simpler time...some crazy stuff but more fun than work i think..now it seems reversed...:(

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Destry replied on May 01, 2008 16:43 to the problem "Is "Will Jesus return by the end of 2008" a good question????" in Hubdub:

I sometimes miss the wild west days.

Skipper replied on May 01, 2008 16:03 to the problem "Is "Will Jesus return by the end of 2008" a good question????" in Hubdub:

Yup I agree with the above Officials, it was created in the Wild West days (although a question (or two) I made in those days was voided ;) ) and I take Chris's philosophy to heart "If you don't like it, don't bet on it"

Nigel Eccles replied on May 01, 2008 12:38 to the problem "Is "Will Jesus return by the end of 2008" a good question????" in Hubdub:

Just to follow on Chris's point. That question was created in the early 'Wild West' days when there wasn't any rules. Now a question like that would have to be started at an appropriate starting price and also be linked to an existing news story.

chris replied on May 01, 2008 11:46 to the problem "Is "Will Jesus return by the end of 2008" a good question????" in Hubdub:

It can demonstrated if the return of Jesus is reported by mainstream media sources. I suspect the jaded and cynical journos at CNN (and possibly even Fox) would require some pretty smart miracles to convince them, which is why the odds on yes are so low, and it's not a *great* question certainly, but it's a valid question and very much in the area of "if you don't like it, don't put money on it"

Kartik reported a problem in Hubdub on May 01, 2008 11:38:

Is "Will Jesus return by the end of 2008" a good question????

There is a question called Will Jesus return by the end of 2008 at http://www.hubdub.com/e/Market/Will_J.... I think this is not a good question since it implies that Jesus has already been here and Jesus is real. I AM NOT AGAINST ANY RELIGION. I AM NOT SAYING THAT CHRISTIANITY IS NOT REAL. I am just saying can this question be proved????

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