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Re:Ask YC: What do you think about our hug-or-ditch network? by LukeKrogh on Friday March 14, 2008 @12:17AM (#136558)
I agree with eusman about the "skip" verbage.

I know this is a large change to the site but my opinion nonetheless -> I think a battle type system such as www.puppywar.com would be more successful.

First it's statistically more accurate. I also think people find the comparing of photos to be more fun/addictive.

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Re:Ask YC: What do you think about our hug-or-ditch network? by matstc on Friday March 14, 2008 @01:07AM (#136575)
I agree with you that a battle system could be more addictive. I'm just not sure how that would work with something like movies or artists, where the user already has an opinion on the two options, which might not be that comparable (eg a comedy vs. a drama). For puppies, kittens, or people, it's always possible to make up an opinion on the spot.
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