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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Feb 24, 2011 8:37:17 GMT -5
I've often wondered why it is caller 8 for DTZ. That seems to be an incredibly small number given the number of affiliates.
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Post by Rock Monster on Feb 24, 2011 9:09:21 GMT -5
I've often wondered why it is caller 8 for DTZ. That seems to be an incredibly small number given the number of affiliates. What does it matter if it's the 8th or the 80th caller? Everyone is calling the same number. The only difference is that some poor intern would have to sit there longer and answer the phones leading up to the correct caller. |
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Feb 24, 2011 9:21:11 GMT -5
I've often wondered why it is caller 8 for DTZ. That seems to be an incredibly small number given the number of affiliates. What does it matter if it's the 8th or the 80th caller? Everyone is calling the same number. The only difference is that some poor intern would have to sit there longer and answer the phones leading up to the correct caller. There are delays involved - for instance if someone is listening online or in a different market. Having it be caller 8 limits the ability of listeners to get in IMO. That said, they did mention calling in twice this morning so perhaps the phones weren't "reset" until the second time FB told people to call in. |
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Post by Rebel on Feb 24, 2011 15:33:52 GMT -5
In theory, I agree, but when I think about it seems like they get contestants from a good variety of markets. So I guess the listeners in those markets aren't experiencing a delay that would put them at a disadvantage. Obviously, if their local station carries the show on tape delay, that's another story.
As for streaming listeners, the delay could be a problem, but they're clear enough about when DTZ is coming up that I would think it should be fairly easy to anticipate and compensate for the delay. Yeah, you might ring in early, but it's pretty random anyway when 1,000 phones are trying to get through to 2 or 4 line simultaneously.
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Post by potthole on Feb 24, 2011 16:21:54 GMT -5
I seem to recall a comment made a few weeks back, where they said something about waiting a few moments before actually picking up any calls.
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Post by Rebel on Feb 24, 2011 19:44:47 GMT -5
That's what I used to do. I would clear the lines, put them on hold, announce caller number whatever, and then leave them on hold for a bit. Then I would take one line off hold and whomever rang in first, that was my winner.
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Feb 28, 2011 8:47:54 GMT -5
While not comprehensive of every participant, here is a list of recent winners:
Recent Winners
Corey Gilding, Portland, ME - January 20, 2011
$3,200
Nick Morey, Harwich, MA - November 11, 2010
$5,600
Chad McClusky, Middleville, NY - August 5, 2010
$1,200
Bill Schuler, Sharon Springs, NY - July 15, 2010
$2,000
Jimi Minnema, Jenison, MI - June 3, 2010
$1,200
Thomas Gidlow, Carolina Shores, NC - May 13, 2010
$400
Mark Sosis, Forked River, NJ - May 6, 2010
$400
Frank Gillotti, Johnstown, NY - April 29, 2010
$1,600
Miguel Gonzalez, Windham, ME - April 1, 2010
$2,800
Brandon Morley, Grand Rapids, MI - February 11, 2010
$800
West Michigan area listeners and a scattering from the east coast. Notice there is no Tennessee listeners on there? That is one of their better rated locations.
I realize it's not scientifically accurate - perhaps Milton has a list of all participants and their locations. Still, it would appear as if there may be some dialing bias present.
Or I could be full of crap.
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Post by Rebel on Feb 28, 2011 12:41:27 GMT -5
Or I could be full of crap. Ding! I have a statistician friend who is fond of saying "you are being fooled by randomness." I think there is a enough representation of various markets in that sample to suggest that there isn't a problem with dialing delay. I can't imagine why Nashville's local phone system would take any longer to connect to the backbone than any other market. |
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Post by Rock Monster on Feb 28, 2011 12:49:43 GMT -5
...Notice there is no Tennessee listeners on there? That's because this is a list of winners. Everyone knows that people from Tennessee aren't smart. |
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Feb 28, 2011 13:10:58 GMT -5
...Notice there is no Tennessee listeners on there? That's because this is a list of winners. Everyone knows that people from Tennessee aren't smart.  |
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Feb 28, 2011 13:11:43 GMT -5
I can't imagine why Nashville's local phone system would take any longer to connect to the backbone than any other market. I don't think it would be the local phone system as much as perhaps, a radio delay? |
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Post by Queenie on Feb 28, 2011 15:08:22 GMT -5
...Notice there is no Tennessee listeners on there? That's because this is a list of winners. Everyone knows that people from Tennessee aren't smart.   |
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Post by Rebel on Feb 28, 2011 18:53:10 GMT -5
I can't imagine why Nashville's local phone system would take any longer to connect to the backbone than any other market. I don't think it would be the local phone system as much as perhaps, a radio delay? Eh, I guess I have to admit that's possible. I know the show has its own delay, or Free Beer wouldn't be able to dump when someone swears. And I'm positive that the satellite downlink doesn't come to Nashville any slower than it comes to Albany or anywhere else. But maybe the individual stations have different lengths on their own electronic delay systems. That's about the only thing that could explain it, if your theory is true. I also have to admit that I might have had a stroke while typing my last post. Holy crap..."found of saying you are being fulled by randomness?" Is that English? |
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Post by Rebel on Feb 28, 2011 18:53:53 GMT -5
...Notice there is no Tennessee listeners on there? That's because this is a list of winners. Everyone knows that people from Tennessee aren't smart. This is a much more plausible explanation, IMO. |
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Post by Queenie on Mar 1, 2011 9:17:41 GMT -5
That's because this is a list of winners. Everyone knows that people from Tennessee aren't smart. This is a much more plausible explanation, IMO. Oh really?? |
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Mar 1, 2011 9:22:19 GMT -5
That's it? That's the only comeback you have? "Oh really?". Buck up sister, you're better than this. And meaner. Now insult the balls off that bastard before you make me lose faith in Tennessee women.
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Post by Queenie on Mar 1, 2011 9:36:01 GMT -5
That's it? That's the only comeback you have? "Oh really?". Buck up sister, you're better than this. And meaner. Now insult the balls off that bastard before you make me lose faith in Tennessee women. I think RM AND Rebel should take their comment, fold it in five corners, and stick it where the sun don't shine! |
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Mar 1, 2011 9:40:33 GMT -5
My faith in TN women is plummeting.
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Post by Rock Monster on Mar 1, 2011 9:58:53 GMT -5
I think RM AND Rebel should take their comment, fold it in five corners, and stick it where the sun don't shine! Really? That's it? I think you're proving my comment correct..... |
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Post by Queenie on Mar 1, 2011 10:14:54 GMT -5
My faith in TN women is plummeting. I think RM AND Rebel should take their comment, fold it in five corners, and stick it where the sun don't shine! Really? That's it? I think you're proving my comment correct..... You both know I'm not mean or rude. But if you prefer to push my buttons, go right ahead. I just don't want to hear any whining when I go all redneck on your asses. If you'd like to challenge me to an intelligence contest, I can promise you that it won't be an easy one to win. Now, go fuck yourself. |
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Mar 1, 2011 10:23:29 GMT -5
That's more like it.
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Post by Rock Monster on Mar 1, 2011 10:51:20 GMT -5
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Post by potthole on Mar 1, 2011 11:49:08 GMT -5
See, Q just needed to be prodded. When you go too long between a good prodding, you tend to lose your edge.
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Mar 1, 2011 11:51:06 GMT -5
See, Q just needed to be prodded. When you go too long between a good prodding, you tend to lose your edge. Oh really? Are you speaking from experience? Have you been "prodded" much lately there Mr. Potthole? |
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Post by zdunklee on Mar 1, 2011 18:30:43 GMT -5
See, Q just needed to be prodded. When you go too long between a good prodding, you tend to lose your edge. Q has an edge? I just thought everyone that old was senile. |
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Post by Rebel on Mar 1, 2011 20:33:37 GMT -5
You both know I'm not mean or rude. But if you prefer to push my buttons, go right ahead. I just don't want to hear any whining when I go all redneck on your asses. If you'd like to challenge me to an intelligence contest, I can promise you that it won't be an easy one to win. Now, go fuck yourself.  Love ya, Queenie! |
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