Magic 8 ball

[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.

[Illusion]

I would, but we have an employee contest going mad.

[mad]

No worries, thanks all the same Illusion.

Probably better to grab it next week before i make my picks.

[onlooker]

Maybe Dan could do this? He isnt playing in the employee contest.

This could show how good that 8-ball is.

[moses millsap]

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

[pags11]

magic 8 ball selection...I like that...

[onlooker]

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

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.

[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

[Ganchrow]

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

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

[Dark Horse]

lmao

Classic.

[imgv94]

ganchrow I know what 8ball your talking about..

[Ganchrow]

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.

I have secured the services of the lovely and talented Ms. JenBird to do just this.

[mad]

Good man Ganchrow, thanks for that.

Pressure is on now boys, can't get beat by the Magic 8 ball.

[rob]

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

Wow! For some reason, I don't feel quite as smart now as I did before reading this thread.

[pags11]

who is Ms. Jenbird curiously?...and is she cute?...

[JenBird]

who is Ms. Jenbird curiously?

Who are any of us, really?

...and is she cute?...

If a mindblowingly sexy 5'6" blonde with green eyes and 36-25-36 mesaurements counts as cute, then I probably am.

[moses millsap]

who is Ms. Jenbird curiously?...and is she cute?...

More importantly, who has an 8 ball?

[pags11]

we have a chick on SBR?...and she's hot?...

[wrongturn]

When are we going to have a "Beat the Chick" contest?

[JenBird]

When are we going to have a "Beat the Chick" contest?

So you think it's cool to hit women?

[War Pig]

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

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.

[bigboydan]

When are we going to have a "Beat the Chick" contest?

I thought "the prick" was really a chick. I guess he just picks like one though.

[War Pig]

So you think it's cool to hit women?

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.

[War Pig]

I thought "the prick" was really a chick. I guess he just picks like one though.

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.

[JenBird]

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.

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.

[wrongturn]

Isn't very embarassing for guys to lose to a chick on picking games? That should answer your question.