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[Bird of Prey]

>>what's the consensus on a non-ranked, non-scored list delivered in no particular (or random) order, and with "cheats" excluded?


I've actually spent a little time cogitating upon this before responding.
My answer to the above would be "what for?"
Like it or not we are a competitive society, this nature is not limited to strictly American interests either (re: Salt Lake City, current events). We all want to be one up on the next guy or gal. Most folks will try to win honestly and with some integrity. Some will cheat, regardless. It is interesting that the same solution keeps arising for this and many other contoversial issues in a variety of systems. That solution is...

1. Keep the rules simple.
2. Let everyone know what the consequences of breaking the rules are. Make the punishment fit the crime.
3. Enforce those consequences without fail.


Whether you are trying to manage a top Members list or attempting to keep CEO's from robbing their employee's and the general public blind, Apply the above. It will work.


The Bird of Prey