Smarter Campaign-Bzzagent

So I have recently gotten involved in the Smarterer Campaign through http://www.bzzagent.com/index.jsp (they are always looking for new people to join, so sign up!).  Smarterer.com is a website that  allows users to take tests and show his/her proficiency in a certain subject.  To have a basic understanding of the setup, please check here http://smarterer.com/about/us.  For example, you are applying for a job that requires knowledge in Microsoft excel and Microsoft word.  You can then go to smarterer.com, take the tests for both subjects and then put your score on your resume.  The site can also be used for fun trivia among friends.  Suppose you want to see who is more knowledgableable about Disney movies, or 80's trivia, you can find both tests at smarterer.com.  The scoring is based on your score and your level (for a full explanation, please go here http://smarterer.com/about/how_it_works/scoring).  You can check out my scores here http://smarterer.com/jessbuanno.  As you will see, my knowledge of blogger and facebook can be much improved, but I am still learning.



Pros:

• They have tests made for many subjects(word processing, graphic design, finance, etc) and if you cannot find what you are looking for then you create your own test.
• Users can prove their knowledge on subjects and gain an edge on competition for jobs.
• Smart people can prove they are more knowledgeable than their friends.
• They are backed by Google (http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/startups/2011/11/6-google-backed-startups-in-boston.html), which should make people feel better about the site's credibility. 

Cons:

• The users make the tests and the questions, so I am unsure if the questions are double checked to make sure they are correct.  I also say this because I noticed many repetitive questions.
• I don't know how seriously your scores will be taken right now since it is still in beta testing and I don't think there is a standard for the tests. 

This was my take on Smarterer.  I am still learning about the site and its capabilities.  I explained this to best of my knowledge.  I hope that whatever I was unable explain fully was answered by the links.  Also, I'd like to hear your feedback.  I will update this post as I gain a better understanding.