I was going to unsubscribe to prove my point, but then
I would miss all the messages marveling at how right I was...
;-)
Thanks to the wonderful Sarasvati for keeping my facts in check.
Sarasvati wrote:
>
> Our own very wise Tex Texin said:
>
> > Whenever we have this much mail we start to see lots of
> > unsubscribes.
>
> Statistically speaking, Mr. Texin is right as rain in
> April. In this instance, however, I must report that
> he is temporarily factually challenged (i.e., statistics
> gathered over the last three halves of a day refute his
> above-mentioned assertion).
>
> Statistically speaking, over the course of known history,
> Mr. Texin is correct: avalanches of off-topic ramblings
> on this list frequently lead to acute measurable increases
> in decreasing participation.
>
> Over the course of this vulgar discussion, however,
> I am ecstatic to report a negative loss of audience.
>
> This must prove something, but I am inexplicably reluctant
> to exclaim "QED!"
>
> With warmest regards from your cheery statistician,
>
> -- Sarasvati
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