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Re:The worst graph in a decade? by mfukar on Wednesday May 19, 2010 @03:18AM (#1360356)
I don't disagree with your point. I'm simply saying it's impossible to understand what a graph illustrates without reading few, simple sentences. Like its title.
Re:The worst graph in a decade? by zalew on Wednesday May 19, 2010 @03:25AM (#1360366)
The graph looks like a timeline while it isn't. I don't know what's the number in the peak point. What does some point in the middle of the line between f.ex. tv and newspapers represent?

It's silly and confusing.

Re:The worst graph in a decade? by mfukar on Wednesday May 19, 2010 @03:40AM (#1360385)
So, rendering the graph as a bar set with proper numbering and perhaps a detailed legend would convey the information just as well and avoid confusion as to what points between "Movies" and "Books" mean (although that very question has a very elementary one-word answer followed by a look of ever-so-slight amusement).

Still far from worst graph of the decade. For an example of a worse and far more hilarious case, over the top of my head: http://www.mydailyroast.com/?p=311

Have a nice day.

Re:The worst graph in a decade? by andrew1 on Wednesday May 19, 2010 @06:17AM (#1360580)
Is 'Nothing' the one word answer?
Re:The worst graph in a decade? by mfukar on Wednesday May 19, 2010 @06:31AM (#1360601)
I think so, but the graph is so bad (allegedly) that I can't be entirely certain (apparently). /sarcasm