<p>I agree that closing the question wasn't ideal, but it seemed like we would have another page worth of comments. And when comments weren't enough we would start to get responses as <a href="https://stats.stackexchange.com/questions/4099/vif-condition-index-and-eigen-values/4207#4207">answers</a>. The question was also starting to get flagged by users.</p>

<p>In my opinion, if the OP sorts out his voting/registration we can delete the comments and reopen the question.</p>

<p>Basically I see closing this question as <em>putting the question on hold</em>.</p>

<p><strong>EDIT</strong></p>

<p>I just noticed that I didn't actually address your proposal. I agree with your three points above.</p>

<p><strong>Update 2</strong></p>

<p>I've deleted the comments and reopened the question. Thanks to @Srikant-Vadali for coordinating this.</p>
