Voting 101: How to Vote Fairly and Improve Your PawVersus Experience

A high-integrity voting pool is the foundation of PawVersus. Every vote contributes to the ELO algorithm, and maintaining fairness is crucial for the entire community.

Ethical Voting Guidelines

Before you click 'Cute' or 'Less Cute,' ask yourself these three questions:

1. Am I voting based purely on cuteness, or am I influenced by the pet's breed or popularity? Focus on the image presented.
2. Is the image quality so poor that I can't fairly judge the pet? If the photo is blurry or the lighting is non-existent, skip the match.
3. Would I be happy if my pet lost to the one I'm voting for? This helps align your judgment with community standards.

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Pro Tip: Avoid 'Revenge Voting'

It's natural to feel protective of your own pet's ELO. However, voting down every competitor just because they are high-ranked is considered 'revenge voting' and is detrimental to the platform. Our anti-bias model flags users who exhibit extreme negative voting patterns, which can temporarily reduce the weight of their votes.

Vote honestly, enjoy the process, and help us maintain the integrity of the world's cutest leaderboard!