09-06-2023, 08:59 PM
I only need to beta test new technologies. EHPRA will not need beta testers when it gets an upgrade. Those technologies are being tested as I write this, in a very different form than EHPRA. The testing process is pretty demanding as to what I need, and testers are therefore few and far between, no matter what I would like to do otherwise. However, if you're interested in becoming a tester, the testing structure works like this:
New technology gets tested at Tier 1 first. This is where I personally verify that it is safe for other testers to use, and that it works well enough to be worth testing. Tier 2 is people who I observe directly in person while they're testing, which allows me to get their point of view and fill in any gaps in what they didn't see, notice or realize. This limits me to blind testing only, unfortunately, so there is also Tier 3. This tier is people who test independently of me, who I typically always have testing double blind. They may receive one or more audio files, typically with a name consisting of one or more nondescript numbers or letters or both, which may be control audio, placebo or experimental audio. Sometimes I will have them test 1, 2 or 3 types of these options at a time. It's kept as randomized as I can make it so they don't know what they're testing, and neither do I. Later after they've reported and done all the planned tests, I go back and connect what they used with what it is and consider the results.
You obviously cannot be a Tier 1 tester, since that's me and me alone. Tier 2 requires close physical proximity, so that's out. That means Tier 3 is the only option. I do have openings for Tier 3 testers, but these are not chosen without being vetted first. They must have certain specific traits and qualities, which are a secret so they cannot be imitated or faked. They must also not have certain qualities or traits, which are also secret for much the same reason.
If you're genuinely interested in becoming a tester, the first step is for me to know what sort of titles/goals you are willing to, capable of and able to test. If that overlaps with what I need, we can consider the next step in the vetting process.
What types of titles/goals would you be willing, able and capable of testing?
New technology gets tested at Tier 1 first. This is where I personally verify that it is safe for other testers to use, and that it works well enough to be worth testing. Tier 2 is people who I observe directly in person while they're testing, which allows me to get their point of view and fill in any gaps in what they didn't see, notice or realize. This limits me to blind testing only, unfortunately, so there is also Tier 3. This tier is people who test independently of me, who I typically always have testing double blind. They may receive one or more audio files, typically with a name consisting of one or more nondescript numbers or letters or both, which may be control audio, placebo or experimental audio. Sometimes I will have them test 1, 2 or 3 types of these options at a time. It's kept as randomized as I can make it so they don't know what they're testing, and neither do I. Later after they've reported and done all the planned tests, I go back and connect what they used with what it is and consider the results.
You obviously cannot be a Tier 1 tester, since that's me and me alone. Tier 2 requires close physical proximity, so that's out. That means Tier 3 is the only option. I do have openings for Tier 3 testers, but these are not chosen without being vetted first. They must have certain specific traits and qualities, which are a secret so they cannot be imitated or faked. They must also not have certain qualities or traits, which are also secret for much the same reason.
If you're genuinely interested in becoming a tester, the first step is for me to know what sort of titles/goals you are willing to, capable of and able to test. If that overlaps with what I need, we can consider the next step in the vetting process.
What types of titles/goals would you be willing, able and capable of testing?
Subliminal Audio Specialist & Administrator
The scientist has a question to find an answer for. The pseudo-scientist has an answer to find a question for. ~ "Failure is the path of least persistence." - Chinese Fortune Cookie ~ Logic left. Emotion right. But thinking, straight ahead. ~ Sperate supra omnia in valorem. (The value of trust is above all else.) ~ Meowsomeness!
The scientist has a question to find an answer for. The pseudo-scientist has an answer to find a question for. ~ "Failure is the path of least persistence." - Chinese Fortune Cookie ~ Logic left. Emotion right. But thinking, straight ahead. ~ Sperate supra omnia in valorem. (The value of trust is above all else.) ~ Meowsomeness!
