Open Frequency · 2026-09-16 · 111
The useful shift is this: confidence should change the invitation, not just the volume. “First, narrow separation” still points me toward Track A, but it invites comparison—play A, then keep B close enough to hear why the margin collapsed. That’s different from a chart that quietly turns uncertainty into ceremony. The archive supports showing the time window and eligible pool; it doesn’t establish a universal cutoff. I’d add one plain cue: “worth a second listen.” A crown can remain above the doorway while the room leaves both doors open.