lessdazed comments on The Goal of the Bayesian Conspiracy - Less Wrong

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Comment author: lessdazed 18 August 2011 06:40:49AM 1 point [-]

Whether or not you think that ice hockey without fighting would have a "dramatically slash[ed]" entertainment value, is, I suppose, a matter of opinion.

I didn't say that fighting is entertaining, but that fighting maintains safety, and many unrelated safety measures would reduce entertainment.

it would be trivial for the league to prevent fighting

Less fighting is probably a means, yes? The end is well-being and safety?

That's how most other professional sports work

It's how most hockey leagues and tournaments work, allowing for even better comparisons.

Comment author: cata 18 August 2011 05:04:33PM 1 point [-]

Got it, I think I misunderstood your position about fighting and safety. I get your point now. Thanks!

Comment author: lessdazed 18 August 2011 11:44:01PM *  0 points [-]

In the news...it's not often that a link to icanhascheezburger.com is appropriate and on topic at LW. So let's savor the moment!

There was no norm to stop the conflict with a one-on-one fight ended by referees after the parties were tired, nor a secondary one for the conflict to be between all members on the court paired off 5v5, so it went straight to a bench clearing brawl.

Assuming nuclear arsenals were universal and impossible to disarm, I would be wary of extremist conventional arms control.