Not much has changed since last Sunday. The only difference I see is that @Scoresby has come out of the shadows and the other hidden stacker has climbed the table. Only one week left of this madness, may the most deserving one win. Place your bets... 🤠
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Yeah, I figured people should get to know who's competing with them.
This is nice of you, would be great if others follow your example.
I understand everyone's sentiment, but doesn't it seem weird that we're all playing this little fiat game, keeping score, and we are angry at those who want to maintain their privacy? We give it all up for a stupid game? What's next? Should we ask everyone how big their stash is? Can I see your cold card, please?
Fair point, siggy. I wish I could keep my total (all-time) amount stacked hidden, but reveal my place in the ranking.
I think if SN is going to do it as a competition with a leaderboard, it probably should have been an opt-in competition where competitors couldn't hide their identity.
I see a lot of people putting a lot of effort into great content. Under normal SN rules, you get zapped and that's great. Maybe you get a share of the reward pool and that's awesome.
But the MSM puts emphasis on how rankings aren't purely about who stacks most. So then, you are trying to figure out how the ranking works, to see if you can write stuff that will earn you more. But it's really hard to tell what one should do to be a top stacker when you don't know who the top stackers are.
This is part of why I made myself public. I figured other competitors should be able to see what I post, how often I comment and draw some conclusions from where that puts me rank-wise, rather than having to guess.
I've kept my total stacked hidden for as long as I remember that being an option, because I agree that privacy is important. But since I am legitimately trying to participate in MSM and claw my way to a higher prize, I think people should get to see it in the open.
You raise all good points, starting with the fact that it should have been an opt in, although it wouldn't have been a real choice if rewards only went to participants. Short of that, there could have been some heads up about this plan. I already bored everyone with my feelings when this thing was announced, but now the peer pressure to sacrifice your privacy is difficult to take.
Stay strong! Don't sacrifice it.
I'm curious how you would feel about it if numbers (total stacked, estimated reward) were hidden but names were not.
I feel like it's the principle of the matter. I wouldn't like names exposed. As it is, the heuristics here expose privacy anyway. More accurately than chainalysis. I don't want to get all self righteous, but I played fiat games, score keeping and keeping up with the Joneses my whole life. I'm pretty old, and I'm sick of it. I will agree with you that content here has certainly improved, and that's a plus.
It's really tricky: some of what SN is doing (at least as far as I get it) is using money to moderate a public forum.
This should be awesome. Skin in the game, less spam, value for value, markets...it all works together to incentive interesting interactions and content.
But in order to do that, some of the information has to be visible so we can all make choices about what to read.
This inevitably creates privacy issues and keeping up with the Joneses effects.
March has put a fine point on it with MSM. It was easier to ignore under normal SN rules. But also has incentivized some interesting content and interactions.
this
It’s curiosity. I am not angry at all, nor jealous or what. I respect everyone’s decision to hide their records, all fine with me. It would be great if they do though, so I know who is in the lead, but this is only because I am curious.
I didn't want to stick this on you particularly. Sorry. I should have just commented rather than replied. I just don't like how this has been run, and particularly limiting rewards to 64 stackers.
It's my gut feeling that there will be some changes.
No worries! I understand your point :)
+1
You're absolutely correct.
But, I don't think anyone's angry here. Instead we are just enjoying the every moment of suspense.
Well, a few people have seemed angry, though not in this post. Don't get me wrong. I get it. I love games, and I'm competitive as hell. I try to keep that side of me in check😀
Take their Anger as fuel for your passion and March ahead dear @siggy47. You're one of the best stackers we have here. You deserve it. All the very best for MSM.
Thanks for the kind words, but I'm not angry at anybody. There are a bunch of good people on SN. That's why I'm here. This MSM just rubs me the wrong way.
Fair enough, I've kept it because I think it's funnier, just a bit of spice :)
Is that @Natalia, who just jumped over us?
I've speculated that three of those are from AMA's and the other is Siggy. Any better theories out there?
I don't know anything, me keep writing. 👀
I would guess it is Natalia. Keep in mind, I have been wrong about everything relating to this contest. I can't wait for it to be over but I am so deep in sunk cost at this point I can't relent.
It's hard to say with any certainty, but I think Natalia will be in the top 10. I would exclude those from AMA.
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Natalia could be anywhere.
Nemo hasn't been posting or commenting, so I think it would be hard to be towards the top just through zapping.
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Who is Nemo ?
https://imgprxy.stacker.news/mkMicT133w1rPCclqsFz5FEB_0apUCW4j12TPb6JMZs/rs:fit:1920:1080/aHR0cHM6Ly9tLnN0YWNrZXIubmV3cy8yMjMxMg
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I have no memories. It must have escaped this madness before I showed up.
we might need a weekly @nemo memorial day
I could go look at his profile, but I'd rather wait until the memorial.
😂😂😂
I don't think so. @nemo is still here but he isn't posting and commenting, so there's hardly any chance for him.
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Great! I know two of the top three. One is @siggy47 and second one is @Natalia
That's a plausible prediction. The data is out there, so place your bets! :)
I just wonder and wonder again who's the third one! That's getting down to some blockbuster finish. Isn't it?
It feels like we're in a suspense movie.
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could be @carlosfandango? 🤔
No, absolutely not. Currently he's not there.
However, I wish him all the best and will be very happy for him if he tops.
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No, he is someone who zaps the most.
😜
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Yes, there are some serious contenders of course.
@davidw is really the one to look at.
@0xbitcoineris is working real hard.
There's ample time to trade places and who knows someone has been saving his best for the last moment. Competitions running for such long duration require strategic planning as well.
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That mystery stacker leaped over the tall building that is scoresby, grayruby, undisciplined and 0xbitcoiner in a single bound.
Looks like a genuine cowboy to me. Yee-haw! 🤠
TheWildHustle is gunning for the twenties,
It'll be a hard battle
TOP TIP: Post\Comment & ZAP good content 🤠
Well done. Sensei rewards you with a picture of how the Japanese eat their cod
https://m.stacker.news/22767
Yum! Is that egg yolk in there?
Something like that. It’s Japanese-style omelette. They call it tamagoyaki: https://www.justonecookbook.com/tamagoyaki-japanese-rolled-omelette/
Tamagoyaki? Never tried it, but I'm already sold!
It’s actually a pretty good reward
Love learning from pros here!
#478464 👀
Get after it.
Thank you for posting this great comment, freak
I'll let you have some of my satoshi's in return, throw them at a dank meme when you get a chance.
I'm curious, will the winner organize a party?
That's actually a pretty good idea, I haven't heard anyone else suggest it. It could definitely be the MSM Stackethon :)
One more question. When the madness be ended will we know who is the winner if the winner is incognito?
I'm not sure if we'll ever know, but I think we should respect the stackers privacy.
For sure
Stay humble and stuck sats
The first one was exciting to watch!
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This is actually quite interesting. Does that mean you're the 14th one right now? 😂
👀🫵
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😂