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Re: Rankings ... ugh
« Reply #2422 on: June 25, 2024, 10:01:52 PM »
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« Reply #2423 on: June 25, 2024, 10:06:25 PM »
pretty easy to rank them

home winning percentage
home winning percentage vs teams finished the season with winning records
home winning percentage vs teams that finished top 25
home winning percentage vs teams that finished top 10
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« Reply #2424 on: June 26, 2024, 07:53:07 AM »
Last year, the New York Times looked at essential restaurants across the country, naming the Webster in Iowa City one of the best nationwide.

That place gets 3.5* out of 5 on Tripadvisor. But yeah, the New York Times.

Understandable.
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« Reply #2425 on: June 26, 2024, 08:16:10 AM »
tripadvisor and the Times do rankings to get clicks

I do not trust either of them

I don't get to Iowa City often, but I'd try the Webster and rate it myself.
Last time there with customers.... they suggested Jethro's BBQ
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« Reply #2426 on: June 26, 2024, 08:32:15 AM »
Trip Advisor has gotten to be useless (when new, it was at times useful if one was careful).  Everything gets about 4 stars on TA.  I've been in small towns where the local Pizza Hut was their highest ranked restaurant.

I don't know any rankings of anything I use for much any more unless I'm very unfamiliar with the area and want to get a rough general notion of what might be worth seeing or trying.  

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« Reply #2427 on: June 26, 2024, 08:33:57 AM »
if you think the star rating is useless

try reading the comments below
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« Reply #2428 on: June 26, 2024, 08:43:02 AM »
Trip Advisor has gotten to be useless (when new, it was at times useful if one was careful).  Everything gets about 4 stars on TA.  I've been in small towns where the local Pizza Hut was their highest ranked restaurant.

I don't know any rankings of anything I use for much any more unless I'm very unfamiliar with the area and want to get a rough general notion of what might be worth seeing or trying. 
I find it useful to read the comments.

I've also dug in and checked on reviewers who give 1 or 2*, for kicks.

Most of them 1 or 2* every place they review.

Unhappy people.
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« Reply #2429 on: June 26, 2024, 08:47:28 AM »
I can soemtimes tell when a commenter is "real" and has useful suggestions or observations.  That's about it for me.

I know folks can have a poor experience anywhere when it's not the common event, and they are more motivated to review than someone who has a normal experience, which could be pretty good.

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« Reply #2430 on: June 27, 2024, 08:44:43 AM »


I am surprised CFA has such a large coverage (if they do).  Most popular could mean anything.

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« Reply #2431 on: June 27, 2024, 08:54:18 AM »
not many CFAs in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota

popular must not mean, most often
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« Reply #2432 on: June 27, 2024, 08:55:34 AM »
Yeah, no way CFL leads in Illinois.
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« Reply #2433 on: June 27, 2024, 08:59:34 AM »
"Most popular" could be the result of some poll, or actual sales volume.  I think it has to be the former here.  And that is dubious.

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« Reply #2434 on: June 27, 2024, 09:02:33 AM »
I'm not a CFL fan at all.
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« Reply #2435 on: June 27, 2024, 09:07:57 AM »
The main reason I like CFA is their service.  I'm fine with the sammich and waffle fries, they get a bit pricey.  The service to me is excellent.  That said, I have not dined at one in two plus years.  My wife likes it, if we're driving somewhere it's high on our list for quick food options.

 

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