09-14-06, 04:00 AM
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Magic 8 ball
Hey will someone (mods, perhaps) do a magic 8 ball selection. I'd be interested to pit this magic 8 ball against The Prickster on a weekly basis. I forgot to do it before making my picks, can't do it after.
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09-14-06, 03:58 PM
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I would, but we have an employee contest going mad.
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09-14-06, 04:50 PM
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No worries, thanks all the same Illusion.
Probably better to grab it next week before i make my picks.
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09-15-06, 08:18 PM
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Maybe Dan could do this? He isnt playing in the employee contest.
This could show how good that 8-ball is. 
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09-16-06, 12:45 AM
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Can't you just click the 8 ball and then change your picks or does it automatically submit them? I kind of feel a strange karma to this though, maybe I'll give it a shot 
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09-16-06, 03:09 AM
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magic 8 ball selection...I like that...
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09-16-06, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by OWNED
Can't you just click the 8 ball and then change your picks or does it automatically submit them? I kind of feel a strange karma to this though, maybe I'll give it a shot 
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I picks different teams each time you try it. No it dont submit right away, you have to click submit. It just picks teams at random. I still think Dan should do the "8 ball" picks. 
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09-16-06, 04:24 AM
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some1 should make an 8ball account not elligible to win but track it for the season
if the 8ball beats me at season's end them i will have to reevaluate my skills
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09-16-06, 04:59 AM
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Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.
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Originally Posted by goldengoat
some1 should make an 8ball account not elligible to win but track it for the season
if the 8ball beats me at season's end them i will have to reevaluate my skills
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Actually, M8B uses a very advanced quantitative algorithm, which I developed in conjunction with scientists at NASA and CERN laboratories. M8B was specifically designed to outperform human handicappers. I'm probably already saying too much, but rest assured that if you use M8B correctly, you will with 98%+ confidence have a non de minimus likelihood of winning.
Onlòóker correctly notes that each time one invokes the algorithm different results appear. This is due to quantum fluctuations in the interactions between the (largely deterministic) plasma dispersal core and the W vector boson weak force modulator. As such the decay in predictive power of M8B is quasi-exponential with each subsequent invocation.
Anyway, I've included M8B v0.877.12c as a test of its abilities. I'd suggest not using it too frequently as it has, in our first round of experimental trials, caused dizziness, nausea, headache, and dry mouth. In no circumstances should it ever be used while operating a motor vehicle. We've found that approximately 3 people out of 5,000 may substantially increase their risk of tonic-clonic (aka grand mal) seizures through overly frequent use of M8B. And of course, if you notice a purplish uneven rash developing, you should discontinue M8B use and consult a dermatological professional immediately.
Good luck,
Ganchrow
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09-16-06, 05:11 AM
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Deus Ex Machina
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lmao
Classic.
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09-16-06, 05:16 AM
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ganchrow I know what 8ball your talking about..
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09-16-06, 10:05 AM
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Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.
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Originally Posted by mad
Hey will someone (mods, perhaps) do a magic 8 ball selection. I'd be interested to pit this magic 8 ball against The Prickster on a weekly basis. I forgot to do it before making my picks, can't do it after.
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I have secured the services of the lovely and talented Ms. JenBird to do just this.
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09-16-06, 06:46 PM
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Good man Ganchrow, thanks for that.
Pressure is on now boys, can't get beat by the Magic 8 ball.
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09-16-06, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ganchrow
Actually, M8B uses a very advanced quantitative algorithm, which I developed in conjunction with scientists at NASA and CERN laboratories. M8B was specifically designed to outperform human handicappers. I'm probably already saying too much, but rest assured that if you use M8B correctly, you will with 98%+ confidence have a non de minimus likelihood of winning.
Onlòóker correctly notes that each time one invokes the algorithm different results appear. This is due to quantum fluctuations in the interactions between the (largely deterministic) plasma dispersal core and the W vector boson weak force modulator. As such the decay in predictive power of M8B is quasi-exponential with each subsequent invocation.
Anyway, I've included M8B v0.877.12c as a test of its abilities. I'd suggest not using it too frequently as it has, in our first round of experimental trials, caused dizziness, nausea, headache, and dry mouth. In no circumstances should it ever be used while operating a motor vehicle. We've found that approximately 3 people out of 5,000 may substantially increase their risk of tonic-clonic (aka grand mal) seizures through overly frequent use of M8B. And of course, if you notice a purplish uneven rash developing, you should discontinue M8B use and consult a dermatological professional immediately.
Good luck,
Ganchrow
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Wow! For some reason, I don't feel quite as smart now as I did before reading this thread.
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09-18-06, 04:14 AM
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who is Ms. Jenbird curiously?...and is she cute?...
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09-18-06, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by pags11
who is Ms. Jenbird curiously?
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Who are any of us, really?
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Originally Posted by pags11
...and is she cute?...
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If a mindblowingly sexy 5'6" blonde with green eyes and 36-25-36 mesaurements counts as cute, then I probably am.
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09-18-06, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by pags11
who is Ms. Jenbird curiously?...and is she cute?...
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More importantly, who has an 8 ball? 
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09-19-06, 03:17 AM
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we have a chick on SBR?...and she's hot?...
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09-20-06, 10:20 AM
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When are we going to have a "Beat the Chick" contest?
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09-20-06, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by wrongturn
When are we going to have a "Beat the Chick" contest?
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So you think it's cool to hit women?
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09-20-06, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by goldengoat
some1 should make an 8ball account not elligible to win but track it for the season
if the 8ball beats me at season's end them i will have to reevaluate my skills
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Thats a cool idea tracking the 8 ball's picks to see if it's smarter than us at picking winners, who knows. But I would like to see how it does, anyone else think it would be fun??
Maybe you could post the 8 balls picks each week and at the end of the season total the winners & losers. Just an idea.
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" LUCK FAVORS THE PREPARED MIND "
" I'D RATHER BE LUCKY THAN GOOD "
Last edited by War Pig; 09-20-06 at 01:42 PM..
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09-20-06, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by wrongturn
When are we going to have a "Beat the Chick" contest?
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I thought "the prick" was really a chick. I guess he just picks like one though. 
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Enjoying retirement.
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09-20-06, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JenBird
So you think it's cool to hit women?
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Hey Jen,
it's definitely not cool to hit women. Let me also say that you are absolutely a beautiful woman. I'm married and I'm not flirting, but I saw your pic and I had to say it, you are gorgeous.
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" LUCK FAVORS THE PREPARED MIND "
" I'D RATHER BE LUCKY THAN GOOD "
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09-20-06, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bigboydan
I thought "the prick" was really a chick. I guess he just picks like one though. 
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Thats funny, the prick is a chick, don't piss off the prick, he might kick all our asses this week in the contest. Don't mess with the mojo, hopefully he'll keep on sucking.
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" LUCK FAVORS THE PREPARED MIND "
" I'D RATHER BE LUCKY THAN GOOD "
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09-20-06, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by War Pig
Hey Jen,
it's definitely not cool to hit women. Let me also say that you are absolutely a beautiful woman. I'm married and I'm not flirting, but I saw your pic and I had to say it, you are gorgeous.
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Thanks for the vote of confidence in my appearance. If it weren't for Ganchrow's relentless barrrage of fat jokes, I might actually agree with you.
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09-20-06, 03:14 PM
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Isn't very embarassing for guys to lose to a chick on picking games? That should answer your question. 
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