From: jreiss@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Joseph W Reiss)
Subject: S.O.S.: Quality of Life (2)
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 02:47:44 GMT


Hmm.  I think this is the first episode in the (albeit brief) history
of the S.O.S. to receive two 10.0 ratings!  Of course, it's not the
highest rating so far.  But it's still a first! 

Oh, that's right.  This is the posting where I'm supposed to break
that late breaking story about the S.O.S.  Well, let me give you the
numbers first, since that's what you're all waiting for.  The news
follows the averages.
 
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+ Nora Peal           3.0 / 10.0      3.0         * * * 
  David Wright        4.0 / 10.0      4.0         * * * * 
+ Jeff Rupley         5.0 / 10.0      5.0         * * * * * 
+ Rob Knauerhase      5.5 / 10.0      5.5         * * * * * Y
  Michael Rawdon    0.588 / 1.000     5.9         * * * * * *
  Morris Jones        6.0 / 10.0      6.0         * * * * * * 
  Thomas Kiefer       7.0 / 10.0      7.0         * * * * * * * 
+ Tim Witort           70 / 100       7.0         * * * * * * * 
  Will Crowder        7.2 / 10.0      7.2         * * * * * * * ,
  Ken Papai           7.3 / 10.0      7.3         * * * * * * * >
+ Mark Ruzon          7.4 / 10.0      7.4         * * * * * * * >
+ Anton Sanderfoot    8.0 / 10.0      8.0         * * * * * * * * 
  Brenda Westergren   8.0 / 10.0      8.0         * * * * * * * * 
  Joe Reiss           8.4 / 10.0      8.4         * * * * * * * * >
  Rusty Soots         9.1 / 10.0      9.1         * * * * * * * * * ,
+ Josh Laff          9.25 / 10.00     9.3         * * * * * * * * * >
  Robert Chittenden  10.0 / 10.0     10.0         * * * * * * * * * * 
  Tim Lynch          10.0 / 10.0     10.0         * * * * * * * * * * 
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  Average                             7.1         * * * * * * * ,
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  [+]  Ratings included in the first S.O.S. posting for this week
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Partial point key:
  [,] 0.1-0.2   [>] 0.3-0.4   [Y] 0.5-0.6   [X] 0.7-0.8   [*] 0.9-1.0 
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Okay, here's the scoop.  Since we are heading into the first period of
reruns since the beginning of the S.O.S., I guess I need to explain my
S.O.S. policy for these breaks.  Quite simply, I will not be
processing S.O.S. ballots for the reruns.  I will not be posting
modified tallies.  However, any submissions I get will be included in
the yearlong tally board.

"What yearlong tally board?" you ask.  I'm glad you did.  In place of
my regular Thursday posting, I will be making another posting either
Tuesday or Wednesday that contains the S.O.S. ratings of each episode
this season, along with the season average so far.  I'll do this at
the start of each rerun break (hopefully).

Now, since new episodes will be starting before the winter break ends,
I guess I should also tell you how that will affect the S.O.S.  The
answer is that I don't think it should.  However, since I will need to
make a long distance phone call to reach my account, I will only log
on late Thursday and Sunday nights (when the rates are low).  I'll
tally the results and post them then.  Since my connect time will be
so short, I will not be able to field any questions about the S.O.S.,
or handle any rerun ratings.  Those will be stored away until I return
to school in January.

That's the hot news.  Sorry if it was kinda anti-climactic.

If you don't know what's below the ^L by now, read on.  Otherwise, see
you later!



WHAT IS IT?
  The S.O.S. (Spoiler-Free Opinion Summary) is a twice-weekly posting
  made by yours truly.  The first posting is made Thursday and is
  intended to give those people who don't see the episode until later
  in the week a hint as to the quality of episode to expect.  The
  second posting is made Sunday and gives the final ratings for the
  entire week as a summary of the opinions of the entire viewing
  constituency (or at least those who participate :-)

HOW DO I JOIN IN?
  Becoming a part of the S.O.S. is simple.  After you've seen the
  episode, send me email at `jreiss@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu'.
  Include a simple rating on a numeric scale (no letter grades --
  too much controversy).  Please do NOT include any spoiler
  information.  I usually don't get to see the episodes until 11am
  Sunday, and I like to go in fresh.

This concludes this installment of the S.O.S.  Join us next posting
for more exciting adventures...

Joe
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