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therealljidol2018-12-13 09:23 am
clauderainsrm) wrote in therealljidol2018-12-13 09:23 am
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Green Room - Week 9 - Day 1
Last night featured some goodbyes: https://therealljidol.dreamwidth.org/1020916.html
and a Hello to a new topic: https://therealljidol.dreamwidth.org/1020951.html
It also had Golden Ticket byes becoming available: https://therealljidol.dreamwidth.org/1020455.html
and the usual offer to discuss how people did in the "email poll". (see the goodbye post)
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People seem to enjoy data, so I have a little bit for you. Maybe more later.
- "Email me your votes" should, in theory, have the same amount of votes as "click here". After all, ANYONE can vote. It's not like it's a restricted, contestant only, poll. But actually it's usually less. In this case, just over half as many people responded to the email request as do the "click here". It's also not the same people. There were definitely some familiar names. But across the board, in every category (including active contestants), the numbers were down. I'd say that's been true of a good 75% of the times that I've ran this type of poll. People are willing to sign up for a website and click a box - but aren't as willing to send an email. It's less work (for those not already on that site) but some folks just aren't willing to do it.
- There were 4 contestants who broke out of their "usual standing" in the polls, in a positive way, with vote totals spiking up a significant amount.
- There were 2 contestants who I thought were "out" about halfway through. One of them ended up having a mid-poll rally where nearly every single ballot that came in the second half had their name on it. The other had their name show up on the *last 2 ballots* received, and was saved by a single vote.
Both of those examples, to me, say - keep putting yourself out there, and never give up hope. Because your fate can change, if you work hard enough to help it along.
There were definitely a handful of stand-outs, people who did really well. But some of them are in that "improved in a significant way" category with the voters, and some usually do well. That said - I think Second Chance could very well play a huge part in what our Top 10 is going to look like. I predict a few major shakeups before the end of this. (Not even knowing who is coming - just knowing how the Top 15 to about Top 6 or so usually goes.) There are always a few unexpected stumbles/bye-outs and just weeks that go absolutely wrong... it's a short mini season, but a long road ahead of us game wise.
and a Hello to a new topic: https://therealljidol.dreamwidth.org/1020951.html
It also had Golden Ticket byes becoming available: https://therealljidol.dreamwidth.org/1020455.html
and the usual offer to discuss how people did in the "email poll". (see the goodbye post)
***
People seem to enjoy data, so I have a little bit for you. Maybe more later.
- "Email me your votes" should, in theory, have the same amount of votes as "click here". After all, ANYONE can vote. It's not like it's a restricted, contestant only, poll. But actually it's usually less. In this case, just over half as many people responded to the email request as do the "click here". It's also not the same people. There were definitely some familiar names. But across the board, in every category (including active contestants), the numbers were down. I'd say that's been true of a good 75% of the times that I've ran this type of poll. People are willing to sign up for a website and click a box - but aren't as willing to send an email. It's less work (for those not already on that site) but some folks just aren't willing to do it.
- There were 4 contestants who broke out of their "usual standing" in the polls, in a positive way, with vote totals spiking up a significant amount.
- There were 2 contestants who I thought were "out" about halfway through. One of them ended up having a mid-poll rally where nearly every single ballot that came in the second half had their name on it. The other had their name show up on the *last 2 ballots* received, and was saved by a single vote.
Both of those examples, to me, say - keep putting yourself out there, and never give up hope. Because your fate can change, if you work hard enough to help it along.
There were definitely a handful of stand-outs, people who did really well. But some of them are in that "improved in a significant way" category with the voters, and some usually do well. That said - I think Second Chance could very well play a huge part in what our Top 10 is going to look like. I predict a few major shakeups before the end of this. (Not even knowing who is coming - just knowing how the Top 15 to about Top 6 or so usually goes.) There are always a few unexpected stumbles/bye-outs and just weeks that go absolutely wrong... it's a short mini season, but a long road ahead of us game wise.
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But I don't see a "clique" here in the same way. I think there are favorites (I will keep that to myself only because it's an opinion at the moment and opinions are like assholes, blah blah...), and I think 2-3 people will probably always talk strategy, but here? It feels more open and supportive. It's a different platform with a different crowd, and that is bringing a different feel to the game. I LIKE it, to be honest. I know you don't like DW, and hell, I still can't figure it out half the time. But I am not on LJ, so... here I am, enjoying myself, and if I'm voted out this topic, I had a fun time. I don't feel like it WOULD be based on a clique, unless I just summoned ALL MY POWERS and created one against me with these comments, lol. ;)
I'm a "let's write the thing that's within me" writer, and come what may. I don't do drama, because you know how my personal, offline life is. I write, I support, and I care, and that is honestly what I want to do. :) (And yes! I was brought back three times as a Champion! That is a silly thing for me to remember, but I was, and once was during the Top 5. It was for Tracy. I remember that! I was so honored.)
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Because the things you are describing that you like are pretty much how it's been for the last few years. (give or take a blip or two).
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No matter the platform, there will be good and bad. I'm just glad to be here to SEE the good, in this season, and I'm happy.
Now, back to my not-so-joyful entry, HA. ;)