[19:41:10] maxbinder: assigning narrative value and interpretation to semi-random data: https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-dodgers-are-frightening-again/ [19:54:46] I read that, thought of you [19:55:31] Interesting question: is there a net gain in value for fangraphs because people want to read this and are attracted to the site, despite this type of thing undermining their expertise as data people? [19:59:50] sounds like a variation on "is it worth it to sell your soul?" [20:02:05] well, but you can't answer that in the abstract. The devil is in the details. 🤣