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RoadTest Rule Update: Submitting Identical RoadTest Applications Under Different Names

rscasny
rscasny over 6 years ago

I recently received two applications for a roadtest where the answers to the questions were identical for each application, but were submitted under different names. I'm not sure what the motivation is for doing this, or whether the applicant has two accounts, or any other reasons that I'm not aware of. My new rule is when I see this, both applicants will not be recommended as an official roadtester. If you would like to comment on this new rule, please enter your comments below. Thanks.

 

Randall Scasny

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  • colporteur
    colporteur over 6 years ago +4
    Mans ingenuity is inexhaustible when it comes to finding ways to gain an advantage. It could be argued since it wasn't in the rules no foul. Ethics and integrity suggest just because it doesn't say it…
  • Robert Peter Oakes
    Robert Peter Oakes over 6 years ago +4
    Of course now they will just tweak then a bit to make them different, I know this is more work, but perhaps if everyone who wants to register for a road test must have their full address in their BIO,…
  • rscasny
    rscasny over 6 years ago +4
    To all commenters, I appreciate everyone's input. It's made me think about our RoadTest Rules. Here's an update. Yesterday, we researched the two accounts (our developer team and community manager) that…
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  • Fred27
    Fred27 over 6 years ago

    I'm guessing they weren't particularly good applications anyway. You've mentioned in the past that some people just put the bare minimum like they're just entering a sweepstake for free stuff. This sounds like someone thinking they're doubling their chances of a "win".

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  • Fred27
    Fred27 over 6 years ago

    I'm guessing they weren't particularly good applications anyway. You've mentioned in the past that some people just put the bare minimum like they're just entering a sweepstake for free stuff. This sounds like someone thinking they're doubling their chances of a "win".

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  • kas.lewis
    kas.lewis over 6 years ago in reply to Fred27

    I think you hit this one square on, They are looking to double their chance to WIN. A number of us here have for a while felt the wording for the roadtests does not properly reflect what they are. By saying get a product for FREE people feel it's a lottery or a give away or just fill in your info and get a free product (like the AVNET email about the IoT product).  

     

    This is not the case though. They are anything but free. Do I get a product, YES, do I have to pay money, NO, do I have to spend valuable time working with and reviewing this product YES. So no this is not FREE I pay for it with my time and my (hopefully) quality review.

     

    By saying its FREE or saying its a GIVE AWAY people will treat it as such. Fill in my credentials and expect that FREE product to arrive in the main with no obligations or strings attached. All you need from me is a name, email address and mailing address and I will get a FREE product.

     

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