On 9/24/21 1:51 PM, Tom Lane wrote:
I think the rule I suggested, "in unless there are documented concerns about correctness", would be a lot simpler to apply and easier to defend.
Having gone through the thought experiment of applying that rule to the data I help maintain, I disagree. For one thing, it's quite backwards about the burden of proof. Essentially the rule you're suggesting is "Here's a Zone; it should go in unless someone can prove me wrong." And even if that were fixed, I see waaayy more opportunities for debate and disagreement if the standards for including data become more subjective. I'm not saying we can't change the guidelines. But it'd need to be done carefully (and after the next release; I'm a bit rushed now), and any revision to be practical would have to be a lot more selective than what you're suggesting.