[lojban] Re: A ranking system for Lojban speaking proficiency?

[Matt Arnold <lojban-out@lojban.org>]

On 11/16/05, Jessica <j.shewellbrockway@virgin.net> wrote:
> 'Tis all very well, provided it doesn't take over. I for one would not
> use such a system, and I'm sure there are many like me; this doesn't
> mean it shouldn't exist, but it should not be allowed to take hold to
> the extent that non-participants are excluded from the lojbo community.

The problem with this is that if you don't participate, it doesn't
allow for a grade curve. The way it's currently proposed, it's a
comparitive system, which means in order to give a good rank, it needs
participants who speak Lojban worse than others. I would be in favor
of straight-up testing of vocabulary and syntax. Rate people against
according to the number of answers correct per dozen questions tested,
rather than relatively against other speakers.
-Matt


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