There was an obvious implication that it made recommendations (in order for it to have "been tried") which I still believe is what dragonwriter was objecting to

There was an obvious implication that it made recommendations (in order for it to have "been tried") which I still believe is what dragonwriter was objecting to. My objection is to people talking past each other rather than engaging (whether intentionally or unintentionally) and remains as relevant as ever.