Tag Archives: April Fool’s Day

BetFair and InTrade (the so-called leaders in the field of prediction markets) haven’t had the first clue about prediction market journalism.

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

SCOOP: We have identified the bozo who edits BOTH the BetFair blog AND the InTrade bulletin. IT’S A FUCKING MONKEY. – WEB EXCLUSIVE — PLEASE, DO CREDIT MIDAS ORACLE FOR THE SCOOP. THIS IS NOT AN APRIL FOOL‘S DAY JOKE. … Continue reading →

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APRIL FOOL’S DAY: This year, again, CNET makes fun of the wisdom of crowds.

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

CNET: Edit wars come to spy agencies’ Intellipedia. – The full listing of all the April Fool’s Day jokes… Previously: The 2007 CNET joke… Previously: The 2008 Midas Oracle joke… -

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Last year’s best April Fool’s Day joke had something to do with the wisdom of crowds.

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

- CNET: Wikipedia founder’s bold experiment Diagnosed with cataracts, Jimmy Wales invites first 100 people who show up at his home to perform surgery. “There may be some trial and error, but I’m confident the community will make the right … Continue reading →

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