Big Jim, Brian mentioned before that "Same" is calculated as what he called "a zero sum game". In other words, it is not the case that the bottom song when judged against the top song will pull both closer to the middle. Instead, a "Same" vote does nothing for either side. Brian, please correct me if this is incorrect.

This seems pointless to me, and I still have trouble believing it. In essence, it would mean every "same" vote adds nothing to the contest...and I would venture to guess that "same" is probably the most selected option of them all. However, if "Same" counted for something, then there would be some significance when a new song arriving at the bottom of the heap is heavily voted "same" as top ranking songs.

Brian, did I understand you correctly?

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