World Press Review and Ranking
Day 5,758, 08:48
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by Pfenix Quinn
I.T.
World Press Review and Ranking - Methodology
FACT! -- Journalism Means You Go Back to the Actual Facts.
We, the dedicated coffee-drinkers here at I.T. conducted a review and analysis of the World Press as of day 5758. The analysis conclusively demonstrates that some countries have a lively, active press while others do not.
Shocking.
We have ranked the liveliness and freshness of each country's press using the method described below. We also curated a selection of writing. Naturally, that selection is subjective. It includes articles written in different styles, focused on multiple topics and in several languages. ChatGPT was used to translate articles in full.
The ranking algorithm used the Top 10 Top Rated Artcles for each country as input. The formula takes the rounded sum of the following 4 points of evaluation:
*-* A Frequency score. Computed as 100 divided by (the Day of the newest Top Rated article minus the Day of the oldest Top Rated article). This gives a number that ups the ranking for a country that has more articles clustered around the newest article on the Top Ranked list and fewer articles that have lingered in the Top 10 for a long time.
*-* A Freshness score. Computed as (count of Top Rated articles less than 2 weeks old X 10) - (Day of the newest Top Rated artcle minus 5758, which is the date of publication of this article). This quantifies a ranking influence that privileges cases where a country has more articles published recently, with an additional bonus if they are closer to the current date.
*-* A Content score. Computed as 10 X count of Top Rated articles whose content is not simply "Please endorse me" or similar content-free text. This helps to rank up press feeds that have more articles containing something actually worth reading or viewing.
*-* An I.T. bonus. 75 points if the Interantional Tribune found an article on the feed that was interesting enough to share. There were many! Only some of them are included in this issue of I.T.
Example from the highest-ranked country, United Kingdom:
Newest article day : 5758
Oldest article day : 5756
Articles less than 2 weeks old : 10
Articles with actual content : 10
I.T. bonus? : yes
(100 / (5758 - 5756)) + ((10 X 10) - (5758 - 5758 )) + (10 X 10) + 75 = 325
Example from the lowest-ranked country, a tie between Uruguay and Colombia:
Newest article day : 5620
Oldest article day : 4907
Articles less than 2 weeks old : 0
Articles with actual content : 0
I.T. bonus? : no
(100 / (5620 - 4907)) + ((0 X 10) - (5758 - 5620)) + (0 X 10) + 0 = -138
Notes
This evaluation reflects a situation on one day in 2023 near the end of Summer/Winter. The media freshness and liveliness in each country fluctuates. This is a snapshot. Having a larger player base probably makes some difference. Probably being wiped for an extended period of time diminishes enthusiasm and negatively impacts the liveliness of a country's press as well.
Anecdotally, based on this romp through the world press, we observed that countries with a livelier, fresher press seem to have writers who use multiple writing styles, and who cover both real life and in-game topics. A sharp sense of humor among at least some writers also seems to be a hallmark of countries with a more robust press.
May the eRepublikan press of every country be an on-going source of amusement, information, and community-building. And may the ink forever flow in your favor,
-- The International Tribune Editorial Guild
FACT! -- “It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it.” (Oscar Wilde)
eRep Game Play and Mechanics
The Great eRepublik Update – A Tale of Missing Mayors and Vanishing City Budget (Indonesia, English)
Hard-hitting eRep journalism. All about the great heist of 95 million CC carried out by none other than… Plato!
A Call for Healthy Coexistence in eRepublik (Spain, Spanish)
The article calls for respectful interactions in eRepublik, offering tips on handling intense discussions, toxic behavior, and promoting a positive community culture. It emphasizes fostering unity and understanding among players for a harmonious gaming experience.
Good News Hospitals Will / Are Back (Republic of Moldova, English)
Very interesting news if it turns out to be accurate. Everybody loved the hospital feature!
Economic Warfare - Update (Argentina, Spanish)
The article urges compatriots to engage in economic warfare against powerful adversaries by working for local allies, relocating businesses to friendly regions, and buying only from domestic sellers to resist enemy influence and safeguard resources.
Voter Fraud Detected! (Ireland, English)
Evidence is provided showing that the “cool down” period aimed at preventing parachuting in voters was not working.
eRep Warfare, Politics, Strategy
Congressman Woldy’s Alternative Budget (United Kingdom, English)
A shockingly detailed, precise and careful explanation of a country’s budget with (gasp! ) reasonable suggestions included.
The Fakelorian (Italy, English)
In which the hunted laughs at the ridiculousness of the hunter.
Presidential Office Announcement – Inaugural Address and Governance Plan (Republic of China - Taiwan, Chinese)
Includes a recommendation for government subsidies to support a lively press. eTaiwan’s recent media is indeed full of fresh material.
Review of Work and Results (Lithuania, Lithuanian)
An impressive summary from the Hydra powerhouse. Along with key victories, it notes that doling out punishment to Dioists for trashing Sweden was also a job well done. Best line: “Everything, except for Russia, has a diplomatic solution. ”
Recent events regarding Dwarf and Asteria/Hydra relationship (Montenegro, English)
Diplomatic wrangling from the DWARF HQ point of view.
Personal, Real Life, Thoughtful, Satire, Creative...
Mourning and Tribute to Sir Lacerda (Brazil, Portuguese)
A splendid tribute to a Brazilian player who recently passed away. Friends and fellow players express heartfelt condolences, remembering his impact on the game and admirable qualities as a person.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, or the Anatomy of Russophilia (Ukraine, Ukrainian)
A biting and hilarious critique of those who explicitly or implicitly defend RL Russian attacks on RL Ukraine. Categories include Thugs and Hooligans, Crabs, Pete Bateman Single Male Grinders Who Think Russia is All That, and Woke Liberals Who Faint at the Sight of a Gun.
Viktor the King Has Arisen (Hungary, Hungarian)
High level satire. The article ironically praises Viktor Orbán while critiquing his leadership, highlighting absurd claims and contradictory statements, alluding to a manipulated reality under his rule.
My Beloved Greece (Greece, Greek and English)
A heartfelt accounting of why the writer loves Greece in-game and in real life. An appeal to reboot the Greek player community.
Report from the Dark Village (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnian)
A delightful rendering of the situation. A comical update from the enigmatic Dark Village, where laughter and the extraordinary reign supreme.
Press Rankings
FACT! -- "Facts are stubborn, but statistics are more pliable." (Mark Twain)
Score Country
325 United Kingdom
288 Spain
265 Japan
236 USA
234 Hungary
232 Indonesia
225 Romania
224 Italy
215 Ukraine
214 Croatia
205 Turkey
203 Republic of China (Taiwan)
194 Brazil
194 Argentina
193 Republic of Moldova
182 Ireland
179 Netherlands
177 France
174 Sweden
173 Pakistan
170 Bulgaria
163 Finland
161 Armenia
153 Lithuania
145 Poland
139 Canada
135 Greece
130 Austria
119 South Korea
118 Russia
108 Australia
107 Cuba
102 Montenegro
87 Serbia
86 Latvia
86 Estonia
84 Iran
79 Bosnia and Herzergovina
72 Mexico
69 South Africa
58 Venezuela
58 Switzerland
52 Chile
48 United Arab Emirates
38 Germany
35 Norway
30 Saudi Arabia
26 Peru
24 Czech Republic
22 Portugal
21 Cyprus
20 Belarus
10 Slovakia
9 Israel
7 Belgium
-13 Egypt
-14 North Korea
-17 North Macedonia
-29 Slovenia
-31 Philippines
-38 Albania
-41 Thailand
-46 Denmark
-78 Georgia
-105 Nigeria
-107 Malaysia
-109 India
-114 Bolivia
-118 Singapore
-127 Paraguay
-128 China
-137 New Zealand
-138 Colombia
-138 Uruguay
Comment, Endorse, Win Prizes!
An I.T. Lotto will be held prior to publication of the next edition. One winner will be randomly selected from among those who endorse this artcle, another from among those who comment!
Winners!
Winners from last week:
The Endorse of a Different Color Prize of 5,000cc goes to Vulcan Logic.
The Genteel Commentariat Prize of 5,000cc goes to Mister Y.
Next time: FACTs about eRepublikan Geography!
Vol.1, No.2, Day 5758
"I.T. Pushes All the Buttons"
World Press Review and Ranking - Methodology
FACT! -- Journalism Means You Go Back to the Actual Facts.
We, the dedicated coffee-drinkers here at I.T. conducted a review and analysis of the World Press as of day 5758. The analysis conclusively demonstrates that some countries have a lively, active press while others do not.
Shocking.
We have ranked the liveliness and freshness of each country's press using the method described below. We also curated a selection of writing. Naturally, that selection is subjective. It includes articles written in different styles, focused on multiple topics and in several languages. ChatGPT was used to translate articles in full.
The ranking algorithm used the Top 10 Top Rated Artcles for each country as input. The formula takes the rounded sum of the following 4 points of evaluation:
*-* A Frequency score. Computed as 100 divided by (the Day of the newest Top Rated article minus the Day of the oldest Top Rated article). This gives a number that ups the ranking for a country that has more articles clustered around the newest article on the Top Ranked list and fewer articles that have lingered in the Top 10 for a long time.
*-* A Freshness score. Computed as (count of Top Rated articles less than 2 weeks old X 10) - (Day of the newest Top Rated artcle minus 5758, which is the date of publication of this article). This quantifies a ranking influence that privileges cases where a country has more articles published recently, with an additional bonus if they are closer to the current date.
*-* A Content score. Computed as 10 X count of Top Rated articles whose content is not simply "Please endorse me" or similar content-free text. This helps to rank up press feeds that have more articles containing something actually worth reading or viewing.
*-* An I.T. bonus. 75 points if the Interantional Tribune found an article on the feed that was interesting enough to share. There were many! Only some of them are included in this issue of I.T.
Example from the highest-ranked country, United Kingdom:
Newest article day : 5758
Oldest article day : 5756
Articles less than 2 weeks old : 10
Articles with actual content : 10
I.T. bonus? : yes
(100 / (5758 - 5756)) + ((10 X 10) - (5758 - 5758 )) + (10 X 10) + 75 = 325
Example from the lowest-ranked country, a tie between Uruguay and Colombia:
Newest article day : 5620
Oldest article day : 4907
Articles less than 2 weeks old : 0
Articles with actual content : 0
I.T. bonus? : no
(100 / (5620 - 4907)) + ((0 X 10) - (5758 - 5620)) + (0 X 10) + 0 = -138
Notes
This evaluation reflects a situation on one day in 2023 near the end of Summer/Winter. The media freshness and liveliness in each country fluctuates. This is a snapshot. Having a larger player base probably makes some difference. Probably being wiped for an extended period of time diminishes enthusiasm and negatively impacts the liveliness of a country's press as well.
Anecdotally, based on this romp through the world press, we observed that countries with a livelier, fresher press seem to have writers who use multiple writing styles, and who cover both real life and in-game topics. A sharp sense of humor among at least some writers also seems to be a hallmark of countries with a more robust press.
May the eRepublikan press of every country be an on-going source of amusement, information, and community-building. And may the ink forever flow in your favor,
-- The International Tribune Editorial Guild
FACT! -- “It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it.” (Oscar Wilde)
eRep Game Play and Mechanics
The Great eRepublik Update – A Tale of Missing Mayors and Vanishing City Budget (Indonesia, English)
Hard-hitting eRep journalism. All about the great heist of 95 million CC carried out by none other than… Plato!
A Call for Healthy Coexistence in eRepublik (Spain, Spanish)
The article calls for respectful interactions in eRepublik, offering tips on handling intense discussions, toxic behavior, and promoting a positive community culture. It emphasizes fostering unity and understanding among players for a harmonious gaming experience.
Good News Hospitals Will / Are Back (Republic of Moldova, English)
Very interesting news if it turns out to be accurate. Everybody loved the hospital feature!
Economic Warfare - Update (Argentina, Spanish)
The article urges compatriots to engage in economic warfare against powerful adversaries by working for local allies, relocating businesses to friendly regions, and buying only from domestic sellers to resist enemy influence and safeguard resources.
Voter Fraud Detected! (Ireland, English)
Evidence is provided showing that the “cool down” period aimed at preventing parachuting in voters was not working.
eRep Warfare, Politics, Strategy
Congressman Woldy’s Alternative Budget (United Kingdom, English)
A shockingly detailed, precise and careful explanation of a country’s budget with (gasp! ) reasonable suggestions included.
The Fakelorian (Italy, English)
In which the hunted laughs at the ridiculousness of the hunter.
Presidential Office Announcement – Inaugural Address and Governance Plan (Republic of China - Taiwan, Chinese)
Includes a recommendation for government subsidies to support a lively press. eTaiwan’s recent media is indeed full of fresh material.
Review of Work and Results (Lithuania, Lithuanian)
An impressive summary from the Hydra powerhouse. Along with key victories, it notes that doling out punishment to Dioists for trashing Sweden was also a job well done. Best line: “Everything, except for Russia, has a diplomatic solution. ”
Recent events regarding Dwarf and Asteria/Hydra relationship (Montenegro, English)
Diplomatic wrangling from the DWARF HQ point of view.
Personal, Real Life, Thoughtful, Satire, Creative...
Mourning and Tribute to Sir Lacerda (Brazil, Portuguese)
A splendid tribute to a Brazilian player who recently passed away. Friends and fellow players express heartfelt condolences, remembering his impact on the game and admirable qualities as a person.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, or the Anatomy of Russophilia (Ukraine, Ukrainian)
A biting and hilarious critique of those who explicitly or implicitly defend RL Russian attacks on RL Ukraine. Categories include Thugs and Hooligans, Crabs, Pete Bateman Single Male Grinders Who Think Russia is All That, and Woke Liberals Who Faint at the Sight of a Gun.
Viktor the King Has Arisen (Hungary, Hungarian)
High level satire. The article ironically praises Viktor Orbán while critiquing his leadership, highlighting absurd claims and contradictory statements, alluding to a manipulated reality under his rule.
My Beloved Greece (Greece, Greek and English)
A heartfelt accounting of why the writer loves Greece in-game and in real life. An appeal to reboot the Greek player community.
Report from the Dark Village (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnian)
A delightful rendering of the situation. A comical update from the enigmatic Dark Village, where laughter and the extraordinary reign supreme.
Press Rankings
FACT! -- "Facts are stubborn, but statistics are more pliable." (Mark Twain)
Score Country
325 United Kingdom
288 Spain
265 Japan
236 USA
234 Hungary
232 Indonesia
225 Romania
224 Italy
215 Ukraine
214 Croatia
205 Turkey
203 Republic of China (Taiwan)
194 Brazil
194 Argentina
193 Republic of Moldova
182 Ireland
179 Netherlands
177 France
174 Sweden
173 Pakistan
170 Bulgaria
163 Finland
161 Armenia
153 Lithuania
145 Poland
139 Canada
135 Greece
130 Austria
119 South Korea
118 Russia
108 Australia
107 Cuba
102 Montenegro
87 Serbia
86 Latvia
86 Estonia
84 Iran
79 Bosnia and Herzergovina
72 Mexico
69 South Africa
58 Venezuela
58 Switzerland
52 Chile
48 United Arab Emirates
38 Germany
35 Norway
30 Saudi Arabia
26 Peru
24 Czech Republic
22 Portugal
21 Cyprus
20 Belarus
10 Slovakia
9 Israel
7 Belgium
-13 Egypt
-14 North Korea
-17 North Macedonia
-29 Slovenia
-31 Philippines
-38 Albania
-41 Thailand
-46 Denmark
-78 Georgia
-105 Nigeria
-107 Malaysia
-109 India
-114 Bolivia
-118 Singapore
-127 Paraguay
-128 China
-137 New Zealand
-138 Colombia
-138 Uruguay
Comment, Endorse, Win Prizes!
An I.T. Lotto will be held prior to publication of the next edition. One winner will be randomly selected from among those who endorse this artcle, another from among those who comment!
Winners!
Winners from last week:
The Endorse of a Different Color Prize of 5,000cc goes to Vulcan Logic.
The Genteel Commentariat Prize of 5,000cc goes to Mister Y.
Next time: FACTs about eRepublikan Geography!
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Comments
"I.T. Pushes All the Buttons"
Ohhh, thanks for coins !
Thank you!
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Wooo!
Great article and good resume of important articles.
Statistics are more pliable... Oh, damn...
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Nice work. Really interesting data 🙂
Thanks!
maybe I should just publish in Uraguay..
LOL! I was thinking along the same lines. Could probably dominate the media in a number of countries.
The Mr Woldy school of journalism is always looking for new students to keep the UKs media cycle turning
Congrats Mister Y
Thanks man, please enlighten us with informations about Serbia !
The eUK: a blend of fawtly towers and warhammer 40k
Apply today!
Nicely done PQ.
Thanks Dude!
Great article PQ.
Thanks!
I think the Cro articles are mostly from Serbs, celebrating their recent reunification: https://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-irilica-za-rezidente-2771739/1/20
Yes. I noticed a rather satirical piece advising Croats how to switch to the cyrillic alphabet and pick new patron saints. LOL.
How do you have time to read everything and do all these calculations?
Coffee man, lots of coffee. It speeds up time. Also helpful is having other tasks you need to do but want to put off. But srsly, it is time consuming. I enjoy it, gives a really good view of the "world situation" (at least from a kind of cultural perspective) but not something I could do every week.
this is a very good initiative.
How do you guys manage to fetch all the data and publish it in presentable format?
Maybe a follow up article on that could encourage some of us to venture in similar projects 🙂
Thank you. It was a manually-intensive project. Went thru the Top Rated articles for each country and collected data in a spreadsheet. Anything that looked like it had some content and was in a language I can't read, I ran thru ChatGPT for translation. Plonked in a few formulas (as described in this article), edited the article (I use VS Code to edit markdown offline) and voilà.
There are unofficial APIs here and there. Maybe we could use them for automated statistics for such things.
Also, look up deepl for translation, it's faster and results are very good (in fact for some languages I prefer the results of deepL).
My journal could collaborate with yours for such projects, I just love statistics and presenting them.
I have an account for the most well-known API (as far as I know), but I am too lazy to write any code for it. LOL. Will check out deepL. Thanks.
Lots of footwork on this one. I'll share it.
Thanks much!
Very good article.
Wow!
Thank you.
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Thank you for a free ad, you have motivated me to re-issue my article in English
You're welcome!