Roadtesting stats

It would be interesting to know the remarkable people in the category

12: 1

13: 1

14: 2

15: 0

16: 0

17: 1

18: 1

Sure, here they are:

1: 359

2: 68

3: 32

4: 11 ['dixon415', 'ralphjy', 'Fred27', 'waelect', 'ninjatrent', 'ciorga', 'clem57', 'greenben214', 'tayken', 'manlong', 'bhaveshj']

5: 9 ['gordonmx', 'packetgeek', 'jkutzsch', 'jancumps', 'WarrenW', 'matfur92', 'Workshopshed', 'violet', 'rwslaugh']

6: 10 ['Kilohercas', 'mcb1', 'michaelwylie', 'Nitin_Bhaskar', 'geralds', 'sakthi.1260', 'DAB', 'mconners', 'dwinhold', 'refaqtor']

7: 7 ['gam3t3ch', 'balearicdynamics', 'nermash', 'ljakes', 'Instructorman', 'ss_shrenik', 'gregoryfenton']

8: 2 ['s2000gt', 'jdlui']

9: 0

10: 2 ['MARK2011', 'fvan']

11: 3 ['gsgill112', 'lui_gough', 'peteroakes']

12: 1 ['dougw']

13: 1 ['kas.lewis']

14: 2 ['gpolder', 'ipv1']

15: 0

16: 0

17: 1 ['hlipka']

18: 1 ['shabaz']

I'm pretty sure I did not do 17 road tests.Let me check...

I stand corrected. My 'created content' list contains really 17 reviews, starting in 2014. Never would have guessed that much... But I need to admit - most of them are smaller ones, other people do a much better job when testing 'the big gear'.

Nice stats. Really dedicated people out there.

I have done only 1 road-test. In the process of my second one.

Good work and true dedication

You are right, it may be interesting to see a ranking on total value of items...

I was thinking three or four, but I've done 6.

There is no magic wand, you fill out an application giving all the information to effectively 'sell yourself'.

While some may take the 'apply for everything' apporach, you're far better to concentrate on the things you know and can deliver on, and it will show in your application.

Cheers

mark

Well, thanks for doing the math and confirming that I'm there amongst the "long tail" - mine's going to change sooner rather than later .

But that being said, on a serious note, I think part of the reason has to do with how many items of interest come up and how many times a given member has applied. My success rates haven't been half-bad but I do pick and choose and consistently submit applications for anything of interest. Others may have given up after a single or second no-win-situation or forgotten about the community altogether. As Randall has made clear in the past - quality applications are key and it's likely that those who have some experience will be chosen again because they are a "safer bet" for element14 so as to ensure delivery, because they have a track record that can be judged by application vs delivered review. Likewise, those who may have won in the past have an incentive to "keep the ball rolling" now that they understand the system and how to write applications for RoadTests - after I wrote a few applications, I got the hang of it and what was a bit of a "chore" initially turned into something I do almost automatically. Likewise, members who have been around for longer have a much higher probability of hanging around long enough to see a number of desirable items, attempted to win a number of times and may have (in the end) struck it lucky as previous reviewers didn't re-apply for the same class of equipment.

So I don't think it's a surprise to see the names that you do, nor do I think it's a big surprise that of many of the RoadTesters have only done one or two tests. What is more interesting is to think the sheer number of items element14 have generously shipped out to all reviewers combined ... and the cost that must have entailed.

- Gough

Well, thanks for doing the math and confirming that I'm there amongst the "long tail" - mine's going to change sooner rather than later .

But that being said, on a serious note, I think part of the reason has to do with how many items of interest come up and how many times a given member has applied. My success rates haven't been half-bad but I do pick and choose and consistently submit applications for anything of interest. Others may have given up after a single or second no-win-situation or forgotten about the community altogether. As Randall has made clear in the past - quality applications are key and it's likely that those who have some experience will be chosen again because they are a "safer bet" for element14 so as to ensure delivery, because they have a track record that can be judged by application vs delivered review. Likewise, those who may have won in the past have an incentive to "keep the ball rolling" now that they understand the system and how to write applications for RoadTests - after I wrote a few applications, I got the hang of it and what was a bit of a "chore" initially turned into something I do almost automatically. Likewise, members who have been around for longer have a much higher probability of hanging around long enough to see a number of desirable items, attempted to win a number of times and may have (in the end) struck it lucky as previous reviewers didn't re-apply for the same class of equipment.

So I don't think it's a surprise to see the names that you do, nor do I think it's a big surprise that of many of the RoadTesters have only done one or two tests. What is more interesting is to think the sheer number of items element14 have generously shipped out to all reviewers combined ... and the cost that must have entailed.

- Gough

Interesting data and testing!

I just want to say that I do look for new roadtesters for every one. It's a challenge because many times new roadtesters write single-sentence applications, which I just cannot use; not enough information to determine whether they can do the testing..

The application needs to be good enough so I can tell whether the person is qualified, confident and committed.

Randall Scasny

RoadTest Program Manager

I saw days ago a post of yours in which you needed more five people to an RT and you also explained about NOT writing a single line application, but explain how it's going to be done and what's going to be done (I'm sorry I don't remember where is it). Your discussion is relevant. Wouldn't it be useful to pop up that warn as soon as I click the enroll button?

I always thought one single line wouldn't win, but after read that I was sure.

I was going to talk about that in one of my future conversations with the RoadTester group, but your question made me think to do it now. Our developers improved the functionality so I can modify the roadtest application somewhat with a template. You will now see the following message once you click the enroll button and scroll to the comments section of the form:

This seems to be working; I have been getting better applications in the past week.

Perfect,

It wouldn't be better without that STOP sign. I hope applications improve and those who are really committed get right.

I can remove the stop sign.

Randall

No, on the contrary. It's good. No one will skip reading.

I liked

Ok, thanks.

My pleasure

Hahaha ... I think the STOP sign Is iconic and will indeed push the applicant to stop and read the warning.  May be an "!" Sign will go the trick

//Guri