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Re:Google Analytics: Stop feeding the beast by misterbwong on Thursday February 25, 2021 @01:12PM (#26266042)
I echo your sentiments on Costco but this is an argument for different metrics, not an argument against analytics.

There is no chance that Costco doesn't use analytics. They might not A/B test their online button colors for highest conversion rate, but I'd bet they have their own set of analytics to determine product quality, sales, returns, viability, etc.

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Re:Google Analytics: Stop feeding the beast by MattSayar on Thursday February 25, 2021 @02:19PM (#26266947)
They're even hiring an analytics manager!

https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisiti...

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Re:Google Analytics: Stop feeding the beast by pcstl on Thursday February 25, 2021 @04:08PM (#26268357)
This, thank you. I feel like people are making big assumptions about what "analytics" are that don't even begin to cover the whole spectrum of analytics.
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Re:Google Analytics: Stop feeding the beast by bronson on Thursday February 25, 2021 @06:14PM (#26269585)
It's an oversimplification. You can still understand what they mean, especially with their example.

If someone says "I hate traffic," you probably wouldn't assume they're talking about the entire spectrum of traffic.

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