Indexing reviews

[TheMurloc]

Is this something anyone can do? If so how does one index a review?

I did search but every phrase i searched for brought back hundreds of results mostly reviews that had been indexed.

[SO595]

There's a group of user (I think admin calls them "helpers") that can do this.  If you're a helper, there is a box to enter the AW ID of the SP.

[OldAdmin]

Only accounts that I've added the 'Helper' facility to can do that, it extends to other things such as facility to move topics between regions, categorize topics, etc. At moment around 121 members have access.
Members wanting to be added just PM me.

[CoolTiger]

Is this something anyone can do? If so how does one index a review?

I did search but every phrase i searched for brought back hundreds of results mostly reviews that had been indexed.

Generally, as soon as a review is posted, either the reviewer (if he has permission) or any of the helpers usually index the review within a short period of the review going up, sometimes even minutes.

The only other time a review is re-indexed is when the WG has created a new profile, replacing the old one.

[CoolTiger]

There's a group of user (I think admin calls them "helpers") that can do this.  If you're a helper, there is a box to enter the AW ID of the SP.

PM Admin if you wish to help out on indexing reviews.

EDIT
Oops, Admin beat me to it.

[TheMurloc]

thanks all

[pewpewpew]

Generally, as soon as a review is posted, either the reviewer (if he has permission) or any of the helpers usually index the review within a short period of the review going up, sometimes even minutes.

The only other time a review is re-indexed is when the WG has created a new profile, replacing the old one.

So what happens when a review is re indexed? Do review counts from all old profiles merge?

[GingerNuts]

So what happens when a review is re indexed? Do review counts from all old profiles merge?

Yes. Reviews from the old profile are linked to the new profile.

[houseboot]

Generally, as soon as a review is posted, either the reviewer (if he has permission) or any of the helpers usually index the review within a short period of the review going up, sometimes even minutes.

The only other time a review is re-indexed is when the WG has created a new profile, replacing the old one.

It's always difficult to beat Goldfinch 

[Goldfinch]

It's always difficult to beat Goldfinch 

 

[Derrick101]

It's always difficult to beat Goldfinch 

The buggas pipped me by seconds many a time. He's also ace age getting links to parlours etc 

[Moby Dick]

It's always difficult to beat Goldfinch 

Occasionally he leaves the screen to go for a massage.

Edit
He probably uses a phone to update whilst he’s getting a massage.

[Goldfinch]

Occasionally he leaves the screen to go for a massage.

Edit
He probably uses a phone to update whilst he’s getting a massage.

 

[Goldfinch]

The buggas pipped me by seconds many a time. He's also ace age getting links to parlours etc 

 

[Waterhouse]

One day...!   

[Goldfinch]

One day...!   

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As 'Sinz' once told me "it's not a competition you know"

The Sheriff has taught his deputies well.

[Waterhouse]

🕵🕵🕵

 

As 'Sinz' once told me "it's not a competition you know"

The Sheriff has taught his deputies well.

 

[RedKettle]

I usually manage to index my own before anyone else, otherwise I occasionally index one in the middle of the night. Very rare in the day.

[catweazle]

Its quite rare that l get in fast enough to index a new review. Goldfinch is king, but others beat me to it.

The hundreds of unindexed reviews are VS, Gumtree, agencies or massage shops..... would be good if there was a way of indexing them too.

[Goldfinch]

Its quite rare that l get in fast enough to index a new review. Goldfinch is king, but others beat me to it.

 

Davey Dykes and WARSZAWA16 tend to beat me to it on quite a few occasions.

[threechilliman]

Davey Dykes and WARSZAWA16 tend to beat me to it on quite a few occasions.

Can I ask what the fascination about being the one to index reviews is?

[OldAdmin]

Thanks to those who index the reviews, there were the days years ago when I had to do them all by myself 

[Goldfinch]

Can I ask what the fascination about being the one to index reviews is?

No fascination,just a task that needs to be done.

And no-one wants to see this message on the screen:

'An Error Has occurred!

Already indexed'

 

[stevedave]

It's always difficult to beat Goldfinch 

I'm waiting for the day he indexes one of my reviews before I've had the chance 

[Goldfinch]

I'm waiting for the day he indexes one of my reviews before I've had the chance 

 

[WARSZAWA16]

No fascination,just a task that needs to be done.
And no-one wants to see this message on the screen:
'An Error Has occurred!
Already indexed'
 

I know that feeling well. I have a term for it now though - "Goldfinched".

[Goldfinch]

I know that feeling well. I have a term for it now though - "Goldfinched".

 

[RedKettle]

Can I ask what the fascination about being the one to index reviews is?

started off as just wanting to be helpful - now it is a challenge to find one to do before the buggers get there first!!!!

[WARSZAWA16]

started off as just wanting to be helpful - now it is a challenge to find one to do before the buggers get there first!!!!

Yes indeed. More challenging than doing crosswords or Sudoku. It's healthy competition - and it's all for a good cause too!

[OldAdmin]

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[TheMurloc]

Can I ask what the fascination about being the one to index reviews is?

Just giving a little bit back to our community

[tynetunnel]

Just giving a little bit back to our community

Exactly, although in my case plainly not enough as I never made the top 24! 

[CoolTiger]

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Goldfinch is waaaaaaaaay ahead of everyone, twice as many as 2nd placed Admin!!

[Marmalade]

Good info. Someone ticked me off for not indexing my reviews. I guess I somehow thought it was automatic if the AW ID appeared somewhere in the review.

I assume it’s the case that no way has been devised yet of indexing individual prossies at establishments. I guess I have access to helper stuff (at least I used to) so will try to remember. I take long periods off from the board or sometimes just contribute more occasionally now. But I do believe in the value of a certain quid pro quo and try to give back at minimum in proportion to what I get out of it — but also as a way of supporting what I think is a worthwhile project, and out of respect to Admin and the founders who established it (against all odds). Best regards.

[Hobbit]

 I would love to index more reviews but others beat me to it.  It would be good if there was a way of having an alert sent to email when there is a new review published.

[Littlefoot]

I would love to index more reviews but others beat me to it.  It would be good if there was a way of having an alert sent to email when there is a new review published.

By the time the alert was sent someone would have indexed it, probably GF.

[Waterhouse]

I would love to index more reviews but others beat me to it.  It would be good if there was a way of having an alert sent to email when there is a new review published.

Hey fella... if you need something more than the 'Show recent reviews' link at the top of page, I can put you in touch with an African prince and some Nigerian lawyers who would be more than happy to keep your email inbox busy.   
 

[Hobbit]

Hey fella... if you need something more than the 'Show recent reviews' link at the top of page, I can put you in touch with an African prince and some Nigerian lawyers who would be more than happy to keep your email inbox busy.   
 

Ahh, I didn't see that link, thanks for pointing it out. I think I'll give a pass on the African prince's for now as my mailbox is quite full already.

[daviemac]

Ahh, I didn't see that link, thanks for pointing it out. I think I'll give a pass on the African prince's for now as my mailbox is quite full already.

if you really want to get technical you could use the 'Unindexed Reviews' in the 'helpers' tab.   

[wristjob]

Good info. Someone ticked me off for not indexing my reviews. I guess I somehow thought it was automatic if the AW ID appeared somewhere in the review.

I always assumed that. At one point I had access to the index screen - just assumed it was a mistake and didn't want to mess anything up

Much appreciated are the guys who put the effort in.

[Bogof60]

Great to see the Helpers Helping out. Thanks Guys it makes the Board more readable.
And also a big Thanks to the new Moderators for taking the burden off Admin.
There was a time when I feared the workload on Admin alone was going to get too much and what happened with OT would happen to the whole board. 
Helper Me?
Too damn erratic at posting. Post a burst of stuff then go quiet for ages added to the fact that I am a complete numpty with tech rules me out but so glad some stepped up to the plate.

Once again Thanks Helpers, Moderators and of course the Man Himself. 

[Sparta Prada]

I never index my own reviews, in my mind it’s nice etiquette for another helper to do this. Anyone agree?

[Moby Dick]

I never index my own reviews, in my mind it’s nice etiquette for another helper to do this. Anyone agree?

Absolutely
It’s like adding the approval or rubber stamp.

[Hobbit]

if you really want to get technical you could use the 'Unindexed Reviews' in the 'helpers' tab.   

How would you index those as many of them don't have any AW links?

[daviemac]

How would you index those as many of them don't have any AW links?

You can't index non AW reviews but it gives you the same information as the 'Show recent reviews', (both include reviews that can't be indexed) the difference is it only shows the unindexed ones. If a review is listed in the 'recent' tab you have to click on to see if it's been indexed or not, if an AW review is in 'unindexed' you know it hasn't been indexed .

[Hobbit]

You can't index non AW reviews but it gives you the same information as the 'Show recent reviews', (both include reviews that can't be indexed) the difference is it only shows the unindexed ones. If a review is listed in the 'recent' tab you have to click on to see if it's been indexed or not, if an AW review is in 'unindexed' you know it hasn't been indexed .

Okay, thanks for the info. I will try my best but there seem to be people in the wild West that index faster than I do.

[Sinz]

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Nice one Goldfinch 

[Goldfinch]

Nice one Goldfinch 

 

[RedKettle]

I have just bagged two - Goldfinch must be getting a morning punt 

[daviemac]

I have just bagged two - Goldfinch must be getting a morning punt 

Nah, he was busy doing 2 in the NE section.   

Oh, and adding a link to one in the WM.