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Source Rank Test Now Live

Today we have started testing out something called source rank on N4G. The version we will test now is fairly simple. It is basically a filter you can turn off or on as you please. You can find it between the top stories and the main news feed. With the filter on (which is the default setting) you should see less articles and opinion pieces on the N4G front page. The filter will need some time to learn so don't expect a huge difference right away. Also keep in mind that this is just a test run, we have not decided on how the final version will be like. The idea is that each user can decide for themselves how they wish to view the front page. So if you want to view everything that gets above 50 degrees simply turn it off. If you like a more news focused front page leave it on.

I want to stress that this is just a test run, nothing about this filter is set in stone at this moment.
Dusty - administrator
Published: 224 days 14 hours ago | News | Announcements
 
 

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Jack007 - 224 days 14 hours ago
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Great Job Dusty.
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mirroredderorrim - 224 days 14 hours ago
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We must help refine this.
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Nineball2112 - 224 days 14 hours ago
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Nice feature and thanks for adding it...

However, the cynical person in me says that more ppl will NOT use the filter than use it...

Including all the ppl that belly-ache about the flamebait articles.

But, we'll see... :-)
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Blacktigra - 224 days 14 hours ago
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Wow take a look at the filtered stories,pretty much all the junk is there and this thing just got started lol im loving it already!!!
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Soda Popinsky - 224 days 14 hours ago
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Grat work team N4G!

Let's see how long before HHG and badassgamerblog find ways around it ;)
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TheBand1t - 224 days 12 hours ago
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They will...by making legitimate news.
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DNAgent - 224 days 14 hours ago
6 - So this filter blocks out ALL hiphopgarbageshow blogs?
If so then this is already a major win. I requested to block those lame blogs that get submitted as news and so far this is the next best thing.

My suggestion would be to have a custom feature as there are some filtered news I would still like to see. It would be nice if you could choose to filter out news by the URL or text so I can purely block all hiphopgarbageshow blogs and mainly ones that I just don't care about.
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BRG9000 - 224 days 14 hours ago
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Can it block Top 10 lists too please? :)
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DailyAddict - 224 days 14 hours ago
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Definitely a custom filter would be awesome. Like BLOCK X Sites from showing or Always SHOW X sites or something like that. Or even block articles submitted by certain users.
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Relin - 224 days 13 hours ago
8.1 - Agreed
I think that's the best way to do it, really. It makes sure that everyone's experience on N4G is what they want, and it still let's the user-generated ideals come through.

I don't like HHG or sites like it, but there are those who do. I don't wanna see a mass exodus over any site, but then again, most of these sites have RSS feeds so N4G isn't exactly the best place to get updated.

I suppose I'll have to reserve judgment, but I'm glad staffers are making an effort.
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jack who - 224 days 13 hours ago
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fixs nothing...good day
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FragMnTagM - 224 days 5 hours ago
10 - WIN : )
WHAT A WIN FOR N4G!! I am very happy to see a filter good job. Sorry for yelling.
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hiphopgamer - 222 days 4 hours ago
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this is hiphopgamer was up i'm glad to see so many people wanting to ban me from N4G well it won't be long before something else is revealed lol stay tuned this is gonna be major
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Blacktigra - 222 days 4 hours ago
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What if we not tryin to stay tuned lol???? Will you tell us now lol?
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