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		Does a high score list result in a lot more people playing a game?
		4 points by amichail on March 11, 2009 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment
		Only a few people would have names near the top. One could argue that a high score list would discourage most players.

imp on March 11, 2009 [–]

What kind of a game? Are you also considering websites that give karma? Or just flash games?

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