Why Do Some RoadTest Winners Stop Logging In?

RE: Why Do Some RoadTest Winners Stop Logging In?

COMPACT — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 22:36:11 GMT

I think I've just figured out a feasible solution for the roadtests.

(It may or may not have been mentioned before by others)

The roadtest candidates should be given a few physical tasks preliminary tasks as a qualifying final prior to winning.

From the output of these tasks e14 and the vendors can judge them for the necessary quality.

These tasks can be made public or private at the discretion of the stakeholders.

Just a thought.

RE: Why Do Some RoadTest Winners Stop Logging In?

dougw — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 22:04:45 GMT

[mention:55e535b498a841ed8f2949266bc56dc3:e9ed411860ed4f2ba0265705b8793d05] I like all this effort, investigation and analysis you are doing to understand how to improve the stats and especially that you are sharing it. It is much appreciated and it is a good omen for the forum when people care.

It would seem to be a natural progression that people who abscond with the goodies aren't going to hang around on the forum to take flack for it. You have made it clear if there are extenuating circumstances all they have to do is drop a note of explanation so valid excuses are probably not the norm.

There may be some who simply create a new account to try for a repeat performance, but I'm not quite that cynical. It seems such behaviour is just as much work and not half as rewarding as participating properly.

Obviously the tough part about analyzing the reasons for dropping out is that the people who actually know are no longer answering questions.

Hopefully some of them will eventually crack and spill the beans. What we need is a couple of good whistle blowers....what would be a good incentive I wonder?? [View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-2ea717c2-f306-479c-8dc3-bee02d6f0894/contentimage_5F00_403.png:16:16]

RE: Why Do Some RoadTest Winners Stop Logging In?

COMPACT — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 22:02:05 GMT

I was an unknown Roadtester (XL_STAR - 2011) and still log in.

I have hundreds of design challenge based posts, built and demonstrated many different projects and experiments.

Illness has caused me to cease many of these activities but I do try to contribute with advice and levity.

(Gravity is a myth. The Earth sucks!) [View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-2ea717c2-f306-479c-8dc3-bee02d6f0894/2260.contentimage_5F00_403.png:16:16]

RE: Why Do Some RoadTest Winners Stop Logging In?

DAB — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 18:15:46 GMT

Hi Randall,

I have already posted on this issue on the other thread.

As much as you want to encourage new members, you need to approach road tests with strategy.

Use TM's in road tests as they are a KNOWN test reporter and blogger.

You need to show the vendor's that their products are getting quality assessment.

Until someone proves they WILL respond, you have to be cautious. There are just too many people who want the item free and have no intention of doing the test report. Just a fact of life.

DAB

RE: Why Do Some RoadTest Winners Stop Logging In?

geralds — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 17:49:44 GMT

First of this what Rachael said.

Also it can be that the users are not more employed in their company and can't post more.
A forum is used extremely dynamically. And it can be that the live in some countries can be difficult. That is what i think.

But i also hope that they are not trolls. That would be the worst scenario.

Best Regards,

Gerald

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RE: Why Do Some RoadTest Winners Stop Logging In?

rachaelp — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 16:25:28 GMT

Are these relatively new members who had perhaps only created an Element14 account recently in order to apply for the road test in the first place?

It's sad that you are having to go to these lengths to investigate, including logging in on a Sunday to find the time to do follow up investigations. Hopefully this will be productive and give you further insights into how to weed out those who are just after the free kit. It does look like things are improving since your first post on this issue so maybe you've managed to turn it around now and things will keep going in the right direction.

Best Regards,

Rachael