Metaculus / Metaculus/metaculus

MC timeline doesn't respect if CP terminates

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Description

MC timelines don't indicate when the CP terminates because all existing predictions expire. It's a very rare situation & mostly inconsequential, but technically incorrect.
Similarly, withdrawal on MC timelines isn't indicated for user predictions.

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Research direction

Start by locating the MC timeline rendering and the logic that handles expired predictions, then trace how CP termination and user-prediction withdrawal are represented. Confirm the timeline visibly indicates both cases instead of showing only expired predictions, and add or update the relevant tests if they exist.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
data-visualization, frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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