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For example - Flame wars increase engagement, even if people feel drained and frustrated afterward.
I understand why it's a useful metric - It's particularly valuable if your business model depends on time-on-site to sell ads.
But I wouldn't recommend them as a proxy for enjoyment by any means.
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For example - Flame wars increase engagement, even if people feel drained and frustrated afterward.
I understand why it's a useful metric - It's particularly valuable if your business model depends on time-on-site to sell ads.
But I wouldn't recommend them as a proxy for enjoyment by any means.