SOTG Editorial Policy

[1SE]

I haven't been here since the start, but is there an editorial policy laid out somewhere for the SOTG process? Is there a thread somewhere that explains the magic behind the white smoke? (If I have one beef with this free and volunteer-run site it is that the search function is truly abysmal - the results are ordered by????)

But if not, what are the ingredients that go into the sausage? There used to be a poll (but that was non-binding?) Now it's the council of viziers conditioned on which sandwich Rocky had at Arby's? What's the weighting on scoring/sheet-stuffing/usage/efficiency/heroics/answering the bell/expectations(exceeding therein)? Inquiring minds need to know!   

[theBabyDavid]

Hubris, prejudice, chutzpah, and chicken bones

[tower912]

Their board, their decision.

[DoggyDaddy]

Data analytics, peer review, standardized testing, gut feeling and a little Real Chili.

[1SE]

Their board, their decision.

Hey, no doubt. Just wanted to get some insight into how the magic happens. I mean, come on, this isn't the NET or anything... (Or is the SOTG process proprietary)?

[mu03eng]

It's a highly calibrated SWAG



Scientific Wild Ass Guess

[GB Warrior]

They go out for 5 for 5 beef n cheddars, wait a couple hours, then read the, er, tea leaves

[WarriorFan]

Science, math, statistics and all that stuff that put a man on the moon, built safe automobiles and skyscrapers that can withstand earthquakes is terribly overrated.  Better to leave the important stuff to opinion and conjecture.  While allowing debate, our ruler will finally decide for himself all matters of importance. 

[GooooMarquette]

You can't handle the truth!

[NCMUFan]

Our opinions might help sway but do not decide.

[vogue65]

Science, math, statistics and all that stuff that put a man on the moon, built safe automobiles and skyscrapers that can withstand earthquakes is terribly overrated.  Better to leave the important stuff to opinion and conjecture.  While allowing debate, our ruler will finally decide for himself all matters of importance.

Are you being political?

[ZiggysFryBoy]

They go out for 5 for 5 beef n cheddars, wait a couple hours, then read the, er, tea leaves

Tell me more about 5 for 5 B&CS.  Haven't seen that for years.

And the illuminati make the SOTG decision.   Rocky is just their minion.

[MU82]

As usual, those who get paid the huge money get to make all the decisions.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I'm gonna just get this ready. I smell a possibility of blasphemy and think our malevolent rulers may make an example of someone

[1SE]

I'm gonna just get this ready. I smell a possibility of blasphemy and think our malevolent rulers may make an example of someone

Am I trying to take a bite of the apple?

[GGGG]

Am I trying to take a bite of the apple?

The mods are our philosopher-kings and we are beholden to their process.  Ours is not to question why, but to accept their decisions with the understanding that they hold all wisdom and knowledge.

[Loose Cannon]

Yeah, I think we are the Blisters, we only come out after Rocky & Co do the work.

[MU82]

As long as they follow the recommendations of many Scoopers who want to give sympathy SOTGs to guys who surprisingly get 10 pts, 5 rebs and 2 assts instead of the guys who go for 30 points, I'm happy!

[mu_hilltopper]

As a point of info .. I think I've 'elected' a SOTG maybe 5 times, including the Rob Frozena debacle of 2010.

[TallTitan34]

As a point of info .. I think I've 'elected' a SOTG maybe 5 times, including the Rob Frozena debacle of 2010.

Classic scoop debacle!

Also congrats on 6,000 posts.

[MUBigDance]

I haven't been here since the start, but is there an editorial policy laid out somewhere for the SOTG process? Is there a thread somewhere that explains the magic behind the white smoke? (If I have one beef with this free and volunteer-run site it is that the search function is truly abysmal - the results are ordered by????)

But if not, what are the ingredients that go into the sausage? There used to be a poll (but that was non-binding?) Now it's the council of viziers conditioned on which sandwich Rocky had at Arby's? What's the weighting on scoring/sheet-stuffing/usage/efficiency/heroics/answering the bell/expectations(exceeding therein)? Inquiring minds need to know!

got to say I like the use of metaphors...not many that can pull together Papal election, the Ottoman Empire, sausage and Arby's sandwiches....you got the meat on that post.

[WarriorFan]

Are you being political?

No.  I live in Russia.  I know how not to be political.

[GB Warrior]

I'm gonna just get this ready. I smell a possibility of blasphemy and think our malevolent rulers may make an example of someone

I feel like a lot of people have tempted the mods and have not yet been made example of.

[Herman Cain]

JJJ was robbed many times.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Also congrats on 6,000 posts.

Also know as a "an average week" for MUFINY.