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[quote author=Boston Card link=topic=15637.msg172426#msg172426 date=1474656838]
How about we revisit this a few weeks before next season, and if people feel strongly, I will change next year's contest back to absolute error.

I can't imagine anyone complaining about a fairer scoring algorithm now.  Its not like someone is going to lose an advantage at this point in the season.
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I don't think there is any such thing as "fairer" here. It just depends upon what you value: the absolute scores, the margin of victory, or a combination of both. I cannot see that there is any right answer.


Personally, I absolutely believe we should stick to whatever system gives me the most points.

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[quote author=Boston Card link=topic=15637.msg172426#msg172426 date=1474656838]
How about we revisit this a few weeks before next season, and if people feel strongly, I will change next year's contest back to absolute error.

I can't imagine anyone complaining about a fairer scoring algorithm now.  Its not like someone is going to lose an advantage at this point in the season.
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I don't think there is any such thing as "fairer" here. It just depends upon what you value: the absolute scores, the margin of victory, or a combination of both. I cannot see that there is any right answer.


Personally, I absolutely believe we should stick to whatever system gives me the most points.