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Subject: Re: Moderate Bean Counting

Author: Mogens Larsen

Date: 02:40:02 07/02/00

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On July 02, 2000 at 05:21:45, Bruce Moreland wrote:

>Nobody is going to sit down and do psycho-statistical analysis of a thread's hit
>count drop-off rate.  If the data were recorded with intent to use it as an aid
>in helping out with moderation decisions, all that would happen is that 1) The
>moderators would use the data (any data) to bolster their existing opinions
>about topicality, and 2) People who aren't moderators would use it in order to
>bolster complaints:  "You said my C++ post is off-topic but the page was
>refreshed 13 times."
>
>Sorry, but I don't agree that the intended purpose of this feature is necessary
>or desirable.

I agree, the suggestion is absurd. Why use an elaborate feature and common
sense, when common sense should be more than sufficient. Another ridiculous
suggestion bites the dust. But then again, as a notorious off-topic poster
according to some, I might be slightly biased.

Best wishes...
Mogens



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