<blockquote>
  <p>We should start a meta discussion on
  this. Econometrics should be on topic
  (there are already several questions
  tagged in that subject area). In my
  view, this question's greatest sin is
  that it's a bad question (i.e. not
  enough detail, etc.).
  Shane in the discussion about <a href="https://stats.stackexchange.com/questions/2488/global-cost-of-microsoft-updates-closed">this question</a>.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>1) Off course econometrics has a place here, as far as I'm concerned. There's a great deal of very nice methods, questions and persons in that field.</p>

<p>2) But honestly, I can't see anybody in his right mind actually expect to get a serious answer on that question. It's an interesting question, but nobody's going to post half a year of research on an internet forum. Because that's what the site essentially is. </p>

<p>The fact that on SO a similar, even more random question appeared, makes me a bit suspicious about what the OP really wants, because he's obviously not looking for an answer. I couldn't even help thinking I've seen that kind of questions before...</p>

<p>Your ideas on this? </p>
