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It's not considered cheating for the Language Benchmarks Game, seeing as it's just a game, but it would probably be considered cheating for a benchmark attempti

• igouy 11y ago
  >>it's just a game<< http://benchmarksgame.alioth.debian.org/sometimes-people-just-make-up-stuff.html#name-game http://benchmarksgame.alioth.debian.org/sometimes-people-jus... >>"realistic" programs<< For example? "The performance of a benchmark, even if it is derived from a real program, may not help to predict the performance of similar programs that have different hot spots." http://benchmarksgame.alioth.debian.org/dont-jump-to-conclusions.html#not-prophesy http://benchmarksgame.alioth.debian.org/dont-jump-to-conclus...
  • wpietri 11y ago
    This sort of querulous point-sniping mainly persuades me that the criticisms are entirely valid. So if you're looking to make people think that the Benchmarks Game has some real-world utility, you might want to try a different approach.
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    • igouy 11y ago
      To be persuaded on such grounds is unfortunate, when relevant information is before you.
      • wpietri 11y ago
        I'll give you points for consistency. But enough relevant information is already before me. With tens of millions of websites, I have no obligation to look carefully at each one to decide it's not for me.
        • igouy 11y ago
          You have no obligation to persuade yourself "that the criticisms are entirely valid" without seeing what's being discussed.
          • wpietri 11y ago
            Yes, exactly. In the same way that if I see bad Yelp reviews and the business owner responds poorly, I think there's no need to go by for a sandwich just to be sure.
            • igouy 11y ago
              Is it pointing to the FAQ that you consider "responds poorly", or is it pointing to Veedrac's refusal to be unambiguous?
              • wpietri 11y ago
                Maybe it is refusing to listen to people while presenting false binary choices that exclude the actual concerns.
                • igouy 11y ago
                  That is a general accusation. It does not include any specific reference that would allow it to be understood or answered. Not helpful.
                  • wpietri 11y ago
                    It's not my job to argue you into understanding your problems. If you'd like someone to do that, I'd suggest paying a therapist.
                    • igouy 11y ago
                      From accusation to abuse.