Awful indeed , yet OpenMath still did not deliver an alternative . <| sep |> Came here expecting QQ post about enemies wanting directions , was pleasantly surprised . As an ADC , I would love for an direction indicator on Janna ' s tornado so I can be prepared to engage . <| sep |> Thank you for linking us to what is a thoughtprovoking point of view . If I understand the thesis correctly , that a recount right now could be a bad idea because the media will pin it on the wrong culprits with unintended consequences , then I have to ask , when would that not be the case ? I mean , what ' s the endgame for people pursuing election integrity if seeking recounts are considered a dangerous tactic ? I mean , is the author , and by extension you , suggesting that we never seek recounts because of the risks associated with publicly discovering or failing to discover fraud ? To put it another way , in your opinion when is a recount appropriate ? Update I ' m inclined to agree with the response by Jonathan Simon , specifically this portion . if we are acquiescing in concealed , computerized counting because we are worried about looking foolish or disruptive , then it is a clear , blazing green light for fraud in every election going forward . It is indeed what fraudsters count on in becoming more and more brazen .