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Re: Interesting Articles...
« Reply #6580 on: March 09, 2017, 09:42:17 AM »
Th edifference is that what I am describing could have happened without swapping the genders. The result would be the same no matter which gender argued each side as long as they didn't have a D or R after their fictional names.

If they didn't swap the genders then the liberals wouldn't be able to see past it, no matter the argument.
The only way to truly strip it down is by making both candidates equal in everything that they care about- skin color, race, sexual preference, gender.
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« Reply #6581 on: March 09, 2017, 09:47:14 AM »
If they didn't swap the genders then the liberals wouldn't be able to see past it, no matter the argument.
The only way to truly strip it down is by making both candidates equal in everything that they care about- skin color, race, sexual preference, gender.
Yes I understand that will be the conjecture of many including, in essence, those who did the study, but that is not necessarily the case.
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« Reply #6584 on: March 09, 2017, 01:09:32 PM »
DOC has a good post on this: http://www.doctorofcredit.com/american-express-discusses-plans-fight-gaming-credit-card-rewards-investor-day/

I think DOC is overlooking that they seem to be focusing on weeding out gamers at the the point of application, which is a departure from their strategy until now of combating with once per lifetime rule and RAT. I imagine it might shake out as follows: if someone has had e.g. 3 signups opened, bonuses earned, and closed soon afterward with minimal non-bonus spending, they'll drastically lower their chance of approval. I don't think that this type of activity profile was ever a factor in the past.

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« Reply #6585 on: March 09, 2017, 01:32:32 PM »
I think DOC is overlooking that they seem to be focusing on weeding out gamers at the the point of application, which is a departure from their strategy until now of combating with once per lifetime rule and RAT. I imagine it might shake out as follows: if someone has had e.g. 3 signups opened, bonuses earned, and closed soon afterward with minimal non-bonus spending, they'll drastically lower their chance of approval. I don't think that this type of activity profile was ever a factor in the past.
Barclays has been looking at this stuff for years if you made it to recon. I guess they can program this stuff too.

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« Reply #6586 on: March 09, 2017, 01:36:45 PM »
Barclays has been looking at this stuff for years if you made it to recon. I guess they can program this stuff too.

Exactly. And you can't sweet talk an algorithm.

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« Reply #6592 on: March 09, 2017, 07:25:02 PM »
The old man or the airline?
Both I suppose, but doesn't seem to warrant diverting the flight. I think that cost them more than $12

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« Reply #6595 on: March 10, 2017, 08:33:17 AM »

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« Reply #6598 on: March 10, 2017, 08:52:15 AM »
I guess someone doesn't understand insurance pools.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/%e2%80%98is-that-not-correct%e2%80%99-male-gop-lawmaker-asks-why-men-should-pay-for-prenatal-coverage/ar-AAo5g2W?li=BBnb7Kz
I guess you don't understand what's legally considered a man in today's day and age. It has nothing to do with physical anatomy.
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« Reply #6599 on: March 10, 2017, 09:00:08 AM »
I guess someone doesn't understand insurance pools.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/%e2%80%98is-that-not-correct%e2%80%99-male-gop-lawmaker-asks-why-men-should-pay-for-prenatal-coverage/ar-AAo5g2W?li=BBnb7Kz
It is not as simple as that. Homeowners in flood prone zones pay more for their homeowner insurance. The concept of risk pools is that everyone pays the premium to bear the risks together and even it out over all subscribers. That doesn't mean that risks should be carried by those not at risk for it.
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