Top contributor bias?

i don't look at the tag when picking a top contributor i pick a good answerer

Actually, it does seem to work both ways as mentioned above. I've seen people specifically state that they will NOT select a TC as Best Answer, so that the other folks can gain some points for a change. Other times, it is the TC that will get it. This may simply be because in addition to the CORRECT answer, they have given an extra bit of information that is useful in the long run, if not specifically asked for. For example, while a simple answer of '250' is correct for how many points to reach level 2, adding the link to the points page plus some small explanation of how things work is a nice 'plus' for a newbie to receive -- and may push them to choose a TC as a result.

So many of the top contributers have very high best answers it seems odd and a bit suspicious. I totally agree with you.

I've seen that a number of times. Especially when there are a number of the same answers, but it's not the FIRST responder with that answer chosen -- it's the "top contributor".

i noticed that to. i am not sure what a top contributer is but i have to agree that they are no better at answering than the next person.

The TC badge works both ways, I think.

Edit: The proof of what I say is all over this question. Thumbs up, thumbs down. Good question!

We need more users like the one who answered after me.

Well, I've answered many questions, and I know other people who aren't TC's get the BA before I do.

ADDED: To a person down below, before you get a badge, you have to have a high amount of BA's anyway.

i noticed they are mostly full of them selves....i mean im thankful for this website but after all ...it is just a site...and i guess they have to be on more than usuall to be a TC..what does that say about them?

if they all could be like yazmin this would be a much more friendly place : )

no your less likely to get one i find , but it depends in certain categories , when i pick a best answer i try to be fair ,you can't please everyone though i'm afraid

Its only a badge,,,,,,