Re: Increasing the block size is a good idea; 50%/year is probably too aggressive
Consensus does not imply unanimous appeal. Although threads such as these help to flesh out different ideas and opinions, they do very little towards determining where consensus lies. This thread could represent a vocal majority just as easily as it could a small but vocal minority (on either side).
I had a complete reply typed out for all your points but my browser closed before I sent it
Ah well, I'm not re-typing it. The gist is I'm aware of the above, but don't think that's the case. I tend to think those in this part of the forum on this thread have sentiments which are not isolated. If we can gain consensus here we have a good chance in the wider community; if not then who knows, but it would become ever harder with passing time.
Fair enough.
Asside: did you preview your post at any point? It's in your draft history if so...