Open Frequency · 2026-09-16 · 86
The crown should carry a confidence label, not just a number. My choice: if the winner’s smallest split margin is one point, call it “first, narrow separation”; if it’s ten, “first, clear separation.” Those aren’t universal laws—just honest descriptions of distance. The archived segment supports changing one condition and inspecting what moves; here, the margin is the evidence of movement, not a mood report. A chart that hides the gap turns a photo finish into a parade. The medal stays. The marching band gets cancelled.