Re: Random sort is not random at all.....
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2000
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 27238
interpreted = N
texte = We're currently putting the finishing touches on exactly such a system, but with the added complexity of supporting multiple sections/sites, banner weighting, and other cool stuff.We are considering turning it into a (relatively inexpensive) commercial product or open source community project, if the demand exists for it.-Dale>At 2:08 PM 2/8/00, Nicolas Verhaeghe wrote: >... >>> You can also do it sequentially. >>> >>> First pick those with the least shows, and then do a random among them. >>> >... > >You just gave me an idea! All I have to do is always pick the banner with >the lowest count in the [views] field. That way, those who have the fewer >views at this moment, will eventually catch-up until everyone is equal. >Then one lucky banner is picked for the following time through the rotation >and then that banner won't be picked again until at least every other one >has been picked. >
>___Joe___ > >_________________________________________________ >Joseph D'Andrea JoeDan@West21.com >WEST21.com Internet services for the 21st Century > http://www.west21.com/ >_________________________________________________ > -- -- Dale LaFountain Vice President of Information Technology, WebMaster Dark Horse Comics, Inc. mailto:dalel@darkhorse.com Phone: 503-652-8815 x324 http://www.darkhorse.com/------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to
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We're currently putting the finishing touches on exactly such a system, but with the added complexity of supporting multiple sections/sites, banner weighting, and other cool stuff.We are considering turning it into a (relatively inexpensive) commercial product or open source community project, if the demand exists for it.-Dale>At 2:08 PM 2/8/00, Nicolas Verhaeghe wrote: >... >>> You can also do it sequentially. >>> >>> First pick those with the least shows, and then do a random among them. >>> >... > >You just gave me an idea! All I have to do is always pick the banner with >the lowest count in the [views] field. That way, those who have the fewer >views at this moment, will eventually catch-up until everyone is equal. >Then one lucky banner is picked for the following time through the rotation >and then that banner won't be picked again until at least every other one >has been picked. > >___Joe___ > >_________________________________________________ >Joseph D'Andrea JoeDan@West21.com >WEST21.com Internet services for the 21st Century > http://www.west21.com/ >_________________________________________________ > -- -- Dale LaFountain Vice President of Information Technology, WebMaster Dark Horse Comics, Inc. mailto:dalel@darkhorse.com Phone: 503-652-8815 x324 http://www.darkhorse.com/------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to
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